Bowie Electric Service & Supplies. provides best quality electrical contracting services for a huge array of projects and clients in the Puget Sound region. Since 1916, Bowie has been dedicated to delivering the finest client service within the industry.
Reviews (24)
Phoebe Rogers
Jun 04, 2022
Eileen K.
Feb 11, 2022
Katie K.
Nov 10, 2021
Cory at Bowie Electric is exceptional. Our new house was a bit of an electrical mess and Cory's knowledge and expertise really showed. He did an amazing job addressing our electrical issues and went above and beyond to make sure all of our needs were met. He was on time, friendly, and courteous. I highly recommend Bowie Electric and we will absolutely be requesting Cory for any future electrician needs!
Alex M.
Oct 07, 2021
If you are looking for a fair priced, small business that delivers superior quality, this is the company for your electrical needs. I was impressed with Bowie's quote for a complete rewire, a few upgrades, and replacing my electric heaters (they did not take advantage of the market and gave an honest quote for the work). The final price matched the original quote to the penny. Chuck came out to assess the work that needed to be done and handled everything leading up to the job.
He answered all of my questions promptly and in detail for weeks following (I had a lot of questions). Craig and Garrett did the work over the course of a week and a day. They were extremely professional and took care to clean up after themselves after each day. I was impressed with how few holes they drilled in the drywall to do the rewire. They really took the time and care to do things the right way and do as little damage as possible in the process.
We had an exterior plug added and I was very concerned that the older cedar siding might be damaged, but they did an incredible job. I cannot recommend this company enough. I am extremely happy with every single step of the process and the final product delivered. Thank you so much Bowie Electric!
He answered all of my questions promptly and in detail for weeks following (I had a lot of questions). Craig and Garrett did the work over the course of a week and a day. They were extremely professional and took care to clean up after themselves after each day. I was impressed with how few holes they drilled in the drywall to do the rewire. They really took the time and care to do things the right way and do as little damage as possible in the process.
We had an exterior plug added and I was very concerned that the older cedar siding might be damaged, but they did an incredible job. I cannot recommend this company enough. I am extremely happy with every single step of the process and the final product delivered. Thank you so much Bowie Electric!
Joann P.
Jun 10, 2021
Terrific business. Simply the best. You can't find anyone who does a better job. My family have all used Bowie Electric over the years and each and every time they have been professional, good, and bonus: really nice. Prices are reasonable and commensurate with work done. I don't bother getting other quotes now.
Andrew Cornish
May 11, 2021
I am a homeowner looking for a reputable and responsive electrician to diagnose and repair a simple issue. Trying to be scheduled was the first challenge, every electrician is busy, and not being home was an additional problem. BOWIE scheduled me within 10 days, and came out sooner. The problem was simple, and rectified in a fair amount of time. The tech called me to tell me what he had to do, to get everything up and running. I would recommend BOWIE to any home owner. Drew
Ian M.
Feb 01, 2021
John M.
Feb 01, 2021
We had an electrical issue that we wanted to get checked out. Like all other shops in Seattle, Bowie was pretty booked up but they took our contact details and within a week, when they had some time available were able to come out. The electrician that showed up was great and was able to solve the issue quickly and professionally. I will be calling Bowie again for sure.
Valerie G.
Aug 15, 2020
I've had Bowie Electric in a few times and had a great experience every time. They are friendly, courteous, and do a great job! This last time they installed a ceiling lamp - went up into the attic, had to put a switch on the wall, etc. and it all went very well, including cleanup, and really great handling of my dogs.
Carl L.
May 08, 2020
Fantastic experience working with Bowie. Cory not only went above and beyond to wire in a new 220 outlet for the electric car, they also let him come back the next day to fix a mistake of mine (I had not specified the right outlet). Very fair price too - $400 less than another quote. We will definitely be using them again.
Megan M.
Mar 17, 2020
Excellent customer service and timely communication. Sometimes, this really does make all the difference. Asked the right questions of us to ensure that all the needed parts were available for the service. Talked us through the options and arrived at the right solution for our needs. Prices are reasonable with respect to other local electricians and are explained thoroughly up front.
Bruce & Donna P.
Feb 02, 2020
Bowie Electric is our most trusted electrical contractor whom we refer our clients to steadily. Integrity, advocacy, experience, proficiency sum it up. We're thankful that we have someone as skilled to put our clients in front of. Part of our reputation depends upon our ability to refer to quality and reputable service providers, and we always know that we'll hear back positive feedback from our clients with Bowie. They've done work for countless of our listing preparation projects and I am always impressed. You're in good hands!
Paul C.
Jan 03, 2020
We had Bowie do a two floor knob and tube retrofit on our 100 year old house. We got quotes and bids from four companies. We went with Bowie because they had the best price (by 15% to 50%) and had the quickest scheduling. Their work was absolutely excellent with minimal intrusion and exceedingly high professionalism. The care that Bowie's electricians went through to rewire our house notwithstanding the complexity was top-notch. We really couldn't be happier with the work.
Jenn W.
Feb 28, 2019
I used to think of Bowie as an honest company but my experience this past year has been disappointing to say the least. Three highlights: 1) they greatly underbid the job and Chuck admitted to it on the phone 2) they didn't complete all the work as discussed and ended up having to pull additional permits = additional cost 3) they just sent me a bill for $210 for the 15 minutes I spent with an electrician to discuss the work they didn't complete 3) I find out a year later that no inspection was done for my permits.
Nick K.
Jul 21, 2018
Jackie Houston
Apr 29, 2018
I am pleased to recommend to you Bowie Electric. We are very impressed with their interior and exterior work at our commercial building, Max's expertise on products and lighting placement, their detailed estimate, and Jim's professionalism on the job (which included meticulous clean up) sold us on hiring them for future jobs. Good pricing and scheduling flexibility. You will not be disappointed!
Don Hennick
Mar 05, 2018
Hiring a professional is a little bit like going out on a blind date. It depends on your willingness to engage on a human level. I've been a self employed metalworker and delt with many clients. I offer this by way of friendly advice. Never underestimate the power of a dozen doughnuts and coffee. So; if your looking for great results when you hire a pro, treat them right, don't be cheap, don't breath down their neck, and have your plans well organized. These guys are pro's that's a fact. Hire them only if you're ready to work with a pro.
P. F.
Nov 02, 2017
This company's owner has asked me to edit my initial review. I have done so. The guy who answered the phone was curt, unhelpful and was dismissive enough in multiple ways that I was prompted to write a rare negative review. They are booked six weeks out. It's one thing to be busy, it's another to let you know your business isn't really of interest.
Despite assuring me everyone else was booking out the same timeframe (because the owner says they have been told so by many of their customers), the very next electrician I called got me in this week and was refreshingly pleasant to work with, so it all turned out fine.
Despite assuring me everyone else was booking out the same timeframe (because the owner says they have been told so by many of their customers), the very next electrician I called got me in this week and was refreshingly pleasant to work with, so it all turned out fine.
Emma Lou Puro
Dec 16, 2016
I live in a very large and well managed building that uses Bowie for the building electrical needs and our manager recommends them for residents. They come through, are easy to work with and prices are typical. What is not typical is how responsive and friendly they have been with us. They always do a good job.
Andrew L.
Aug 29, 2016
Annie V.
Jun 28, 2016
Adaptable, friendly, speedy and reliable. Had someone come by today for some concerns with a couple of fixtures, and not only did he check them out, he took the time to explain the systems and show me examples (like - don't put normal lightbulbs in "cup"/recessed lighting because thermal switching happens*, the modern standards of "half-hot" installations, etc) which I really appreciated.
As much as I really don't want any electrical issues with my house to happen EVER, if I need work done or an issue fixed, I'm glad to know these guys are around. *.no I didn't do this. But it was good to know exactly why you shouldn't! I didn't know they had thermal catches! Did you? I BET YOU DID NOT AND NOW YOU DID. And we both are enriched by the experience!
As much as I really don't want any electrical issues with my house to happen EVER, if I need work done or an issue fixed, I'm glad to know these guys are around. *.no I didn't do this. But it was good to know exactly why you shouldn't! I didn't know they had thermal catches! Did you? I BET YOU DID NOT AND NOW YOU DID. And we both are enriched by the experience!
Chad K.
Nov 09, 2015
The electrical work performed was excellent. There was one oversight with wire placement that my general contractor had to fix. What is unacceptable was that on the last day the electricians were on the job for finish work, they did a significant amount of damage to our new wood floors. By almost every outlet, there are gouges in the wood from their tools/boots.
It was mostly from the younger worker left behind by the more senior electrician. When I came home from work and found this, I was amazed. The extent of the damage would be so much to fix. I will not use Bowie again.
It was mostly from the younger worker left behind by the more senior electrician. When I came home from work and found this, I was amazed. The extent of the damage would be so much to fix. I will not use Bowie again.
Neen K.
Aug 24, 2015
Excellent service, we called 7 am in the morning and they were able to send the electrician to my home right away. The electrician is very professional, able to identify the problem after a few test. The price is reasonable ( I actually know the part price that he change out.walk in Lowe and Home Depot enough times ). Highly recommended.
Phoebe K.
Jan 31, 2013
You know, they did a really awesome job! Obviously experienced, knew what they were doing. The prices were competitive. The electricians were pleasant to work with. Overall, I definitely trust them and I would use them again. so why only 3 stars? Because we had multiple scheduling snafus that cost members of our family (especially me) work time. First someone told me they'd email me Friday but hadn't done so by Tuesday, so I had to nudge again.
Then they wanted to schedule it for the end of the month, when I'd already stipulated that it would have to be earlier to beat a competing offer. (They fixed this, and everything went fine in the end. but communication could have been smoother.) Then they flat out spaced on an appointment. Bottom line, they are super busy (probably because they're so good) and they NEED to hire a full time office manager in charge of scheduling. Once they do that, I would be happy to recommend them and update my star rating.
Then they wanted to schedule it for the end of the month, when I'd already stipulated that it would have to be earlier to beat a competing offer. (They fixed this, and everything went fine in the end. but communication could have been smoother.) Then they flat out spaced on an appointment. Bottom line, they are super busy (probably because they're so good) and they NEED to hire a full time office manager in charge of scheduling. Once they do that, I would be happy to recommend them and update my star rating.