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Artisan Electric At Artisan Electric, we believe that clean and efficient energy should be easy, accessible, and beautiful-and we turn that potential into reality for our customers. Since 2007, we have helped shape the Puget Sound's energy future by educating communities, simplifying processes, and creating solar energy solutions that are both practical and elegant.

Having installed over 4 MW of solar power, Artisan is one of the largest and most respected solar contractors in the region. We are proud to set industry standards for quality, design, and customer service.
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At Artisan, we believe that renewable energy is just one piece of your energy puzzle. We provide our customers with resources to reduce their energy consumption, making their solar investment go even further. We believe that with adequate knowledge, every home, business, and community has the power to shape its energy future. And we believe it should be easy.
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As our region's top experts in commercial solar design and installation, we use our leadership to leverage yours - as a business on the cutting edge of a clean energy revolution. Artisan is sought after as the Puget Sound's premier solar partner by individual business owners - as well as by builders, architects, and other contractors. Here's why, and what we can do for you.
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Artisan uses the best tools and ideas in the solar industry to create efficient, attractive, and easy-to-use residential solar installations that produce clean energy for decades to come. We keep ahead of the latest developments in solar technology, and set new precedents for design and local sourcing.
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Sasha Anderson
Mar 28, 2022
Great experience. I was able to get on Artisan's schedule quickly, the work was professional, and billing was fair. I particularly appreciated that they didn't charge the minimum 2hr fee twice when they had to come back after ordering a part, they just billed me for the total hours spent on the job. Will use again!
Wills D.
Mar 25, 2022
As the first step in a total bathroom remodel, Artisan Electric removed the old wall heater and installed a new heater/fan/light combo unit in the ceiling. They did everything from start to finish in 1 day, were on time, professional, courteous, friendly and clean! They've down work for us before - including a 32.panel solar system w/ whole home battery - and we will continue to work with them in the future. Thank you Tyler and Henry! Highly recommend! Bill Donahue
Thomas Nicolino
Mar 23, 2022
This was a remove and replace operation while a new roof was put on. The Artisan crew was responsive and efficient. They required one day to remove the old system and store it and one day to reinstall it. Great job! Service: Electrical panel replacement or upgrading
Sal P.
Mar 15, 2022
I've used Artisan for my Solar power install a couple of years ago and did they did a great job. Glad to use them again. They had to replace the electrical line from power pole to the house. Previous power line was underground and the line deteriorated with numerous faults. They constructed the required electrical housing for new power panel and the necessary wiring. Everything was professionally done and looks good. Highly recommended.
Diane Razo
Feb 22, 2022
We're investing in an electric future, so I initially contacted Artisan Electric about installing a car charger, as they were the rare certified installer that serviced my area. They were quick to respond, and helpful in helping me figure out what needed to be done. As it is, our electric panel box was decades ancient, and also needed to be updated, the house wasn't grounded according to current code, etc. Artisan came and took care of it all in a day, even going so far as to salvage slumbering strawberry plants in the bed they installed the ground in.

I cannot recommend them enough, especially for anyone like me who lives in Kitsap County, but finds their choices for professional electrical work lacking. Should we get to instal a solar roof/panels in the future, I know where to go.
David T.
Feb 07, 2022
We've had a great experience using Atrisan for our solar installation. They were very honest with product and utility guidance. Thomas was super helpful taking us through the process from quote to our tax documents after installation. High end products at a reasonable price has made our decision to go solar totally worth it. I cannot recommend them more!
Vicky De Monterey Richoux
Dec 22, 2021
Artisan Electric has done multiple installs and other electrical jobs for me over the past ten years, at two homes. I've been very satisfied with their work, their communication and customer service, their professionalism and knowledge. These qualities have been consistently represented by all members of their team who have done work for me, so they're my go-to company for solar and residential electric projects of all kinds.
Stephen Morrison
Dec 17, 2021
Approximately 7 years ago I had Artisan Electric install solar panels and inverters on my house. The inverters worked for the first year but after that they started overheating. The inverters were replaced but they started charging $250 to replace them even though they were under warranty. The solar panel manufacture had quality issues and left the state. I now have no 30 year warranty as advertised when purchased. I'm now having problems with the eguage monitoring system and Artisan refuses to assist!
Ruth E.
Nov 01, 2021
We had Artisan install solar panels on our roof in 2014, and we were impressed at the time. Now that we've needed various kinds of support over the years, we recommend them even more. Most recent was summer/fall 2021 'removal and reinstall' when we needed a new roof. (ugh). Really great follow-through, communication, very responsive, very careful. Glad we are working with them.
Robert Rackl
Oct 09, 2021
We picked Artisan because they proposed a solar panel roof layout that used the available roof area more efficiently than proposals from other vendors. That was fortuitous since that depended on what our roof dimensions happened to be. But, it was a fortunate choice as we felt very well taken care of by Artisan throughout the process. The price was competitive with other proposals. We liked that the solar panels were manufactured locally.
Torri H.
Jun 04, 2021
Artisan installed EV charger for us. They were one of the Tesla recommended contractors. I received bids from (3) other contractors as well. It was clear they had the experience and knew what they were doing. Artisan was most competitively priced and they advised that in WA state there is an incentive that sales tax does not apply to newly installed EV chargers (something one of the other contractors that bid the job failed to point out).

The electricians that came to our house were very friendly and courteous and did a great job explaining what they would be doing and double checking where I wanted the unit installed. Once work was completed they left my garage clean. They scheduled the city inspector which was completed a couple of weeks after initial install. The city inspector even commented what a nice clean install it was (they had to run it from breaker box to opposite wall which included a few twists and turns and was 35 feet). Great job all around and easy to work with. I would definitely higher Artisan again if I have a need for another electrical contractor.
K. K.
Feb 23, 2021
Artisan doesn't usually do small jobs like the one we needed, but they were working on a larger project in our building, so agreed to fit us in and scheduled us for the following week. It took just about an hour to troubleshoot and fix the outlet that had mysteriously stopped working in our older building, and the electrician was friendly, fast, and knowledgeable about our old building's system.

We didn't receive the bill until a couple of weeks later and it would have been good to get that earlier or just after the work was done, but that doesn't change the 5 stars here. It was a little pricey, but given that they took a tiny job they normally would not have been available for, were easy to work with, and fixed the problem quickly, this was a good value for us.
Amy H.
Dec 24, 2020
Artisan Electric did a great job of figuring out how many solar panels I needed for my ductless heat pumps and electric car charging. They were very professional, and dependable, and clear with how I can check on my solar panels functionality.
Lin S.
Dec 01, 2020
My PV system was installed in October 2020, and I received outstanding service from Artisan Electric. They were professional and friendly. The design we finalized was close to Evan's recommendations, and was perfect for my home. It was well worth the many questions that I asked to become well-informed about the process, and all on the Artisan staff were patient with me and even seemed to appreciate my level of detailed interest.

The installation process took about three days, and the lead electrician, the site coordinator, along the roof crew, were all polite and considerate, as well as extremely knowledgeable. I got the strong impression that the employees enjoyed their work and that the company is very well-managed. I did get another bid before choosing Artisan, and I am so happy that I asked Artisan Electric to design and install my system.

I appreciate that Artisan is a union shop, yet the price for the other bid that I got was nearly the same price (but with less desirable choices for my installation), plus the other company's consultant couldn't answer quite a few of my questions. I found that Artisan designers were extremely well informed leaders in the PV industry in our area.

Since Artisan can also provide other electrical services, I feel confident that my investment will be better protected, and that this company will be around to service my system for many years. I highly recommend Artisan Electric, without reservation, to anyone considering solar panels for their home.
Heidi N.
Sep 25, 2020
We have been so happy with Artisan! We had an appointment for them to work on a circuit problem in March 2020 and rescheduled due to Covid until September. The rescheduled date was during bad smoky air quality so we rescheduled to the next week. They were really accommodating with our requests. When electrician Cole came over he found a pretty scary electrical problem not on the original bid, made it safe, and told us he would squeeze us in the next day.

He came back after his morning job the next day and worked until 6 p.m. getting everything working right and safe. We are so relieved and were really impressed with how hard he worked and his conscientiousness. They're are go-to electric company now!
Brett L.
Sep 23, 2020
Alrighty, now they are responding like I would have hoped, a communication issue and unreceived emails from them but now I'm likely to hire them; and Jason has been good and now timely with my queries:
Erik T.
Mar 16, 2020
Artisan was terrific to work with on our solar system. Plenty of options to find the right fit for us, friendly people quality work and excellent follow through. Would use them again in a heartbeat.
Catherine H.
Jan 18, 2020
Artisan installed our solar through the City of Seattle Solar plan in 2013. Great service and helped us pick the installation right for us. We've had to call them twice since then - to make our panels squirrel proof and later to take down and put back up our panels when we needed an emergency new roof. No problems scheduling either time.
Jacob M.
Aug 06, 2019
While we ultimately decided to use a different solar installer for our home system, I have nothing but appreciation for Artisan and their representatives. They were thorough in their breakthrough and explanations, helpful in recommending loan sources, and answered every question we had - including re-running some proposals with different equipment and coverage levels. I recommend anyone who is considering a rooftop solar system to reach out to them.
Chris M.
May 31, 2019
I've always been taught to leave a place better than you found it. Installing our new solar system is a small part we can do to help reduce our carbon footprint. But if you are reading this, you already know that. For our project, we contacted several companies. Some companies used the "time-share condo sales approach" others just gave a verbal quote over the phone.

Others just looked at satellite images and emailed us their proposal. Artisan Electric did not do any of these poor customer service methods. When I contacted them, they were out to the house within a few days. They took detailed measurements and gave us an initial proposal on the spot. Then they went back to the office to adjust their initial proposal to reflect their site visit and measurements for a revised proposal.

All along the way, we were kept informed. Their communication was top notch. When we signed the contract and arranged for the solar loan (they were able to negotiate a better rate for us) we were on the calendar for the install. Before the actual install week (it took about 4 days to do our project) their job foreman came out to inspect the site as well so that he was aware of any possible issues.

The crew were on time and very professional. Their workmanship was extremely neat and professional. After everything was installed their foreman was on site for the city inspections (mechanical and electrical). All passed without any issue. Lastly our salesperson came back out for the final walk-through. He went over the entire system and answered any additional questions. I wish all contractors can take a lesson from Artisan on customer service. I highly recommend Artisan.
Steven L.
May 09, 2019
I had a great experience with Artisan Electric. They are a local company close by where we live. The installation took 4 days as expected. The crew was on time each morning at 7AM. They worked hard through the days. Their final work was extremely clean, neat and organized. Their process from quote to inspection was smooth and professional. Now we are providing power to the neighborhood with clean, efficient and sustainable energy.
Jess Z.
Apr 19, 2019
Highly recommend Artisan Electric for their quality work and excellent service! We selected them for our Tesla wall charger installation bid. They not only came in lower than the three other vendors we contacted, they proactively saved us on sales tax for EV in WA state! None of the other vendors mentioned it and ALL included tax in their quote. We had no idea but it just requires a simple paperwork that Artisan handled for us. Shawn came out to install our charger promptly and quickly, and even took care to sweep up the dust from the small drill holes. Inspection was also painless and easy to resolve. You can tell Artisan takes care of both their employees and customers, and we are always happier to support that kind of business!
Magnus V.
Nov 29, 2018
You know, initially I wrote a 5-start review because as far as electric work is concerned, they were pretty good. Timely, good communication, good work, and aside from them forgetting a few little things here and there, I had nothing to complain about. But, there is one no - you should definitely not hire them if budget is a concern. I'll explain.

They came here to do two jobs, and while they were working, I asked for a quote to add an additional outlet, along the same path where they were already installing one. On their end, this would've required just another wire, another breaker, and based on their other job, about 10 minutes of dinking around. They quoted me either 200 or 300 bucks for this, and just out of principle I said no because 300 bucks for 10 minutes for an electrician isn't going to happen.

Day light robbery. Now, a few years later, every single time I need an additional outlet where I don't have one, I remember Artisanal Electric, and every single time not with the best thoughts. If you have money to throw around, I am sure they'd do a fabulous job, but if you don't, be mindful.
Kimmie C.
Jun 12, 2018
Watched in of their drivers getting very aggressive in traffic. not the best example of the people who are employed, , they tailgated, bobbed in and out of traffic, which was heavy because it's dt. if your company name is on your car, maybe be a more cautious and kind driver
Bill D.
Apr 05, 2018
Artisan Electric Rocks! We had a solar system installed by Artisan Electric recently and have been impressed every step of the way. All the latest technology, expertly installed, minimal physical alterations to our structure and the most polite, knowledgable staff on this planet. 28 solar panels, Energy Storage System (whole home battery), new production panel box and new critical load panel box, new exterior production meter and new exterior battery meter.

Also a new WiFi extender for the basement of our house so the system can communicate with Sunpower monitors - which we can track on our home computers. Artisan Electric handled ALL permits and questions. Seattle City Light was a pain in the butt - so if you're dealing with them, pack your patience! They obviously don't like losing our business! Highly recommend Artisan Electric!
Beverly Skeffington
Feb 09, 2016
Artisans, for sure. Excellent workmanship, efficient, hard working, delivering and installing the product to our satisfaction right on schedule. The whole process was a breeze. Very helpful every step of the way.
Trevor B.
Feb 09, 2016
We had a really good experience with Artisan Electric. Gordon did a couple of proposals to make sure we had options to maximize the amount of solar we could produce, and he helped to make sure we knew everything that could be claimed for a tax deduction and how to go about doing it. He went out of his way to meet with us at times the were convenient for our family.

The work crew was really friendly, and very respectful. They did a great job getting the system installed and showing us how to look up the production online. One of the inverters they installed was malfunctioning, and they worked with the manufacture to get it replaced for us. There is about a 3.5 month wait from contracting to installation.
Catherine Johnson
Jul 07, 2015
From the moment we contacted Artisan it was as if we were their most important customers. They walked us through every step of the process with skill, patience and sincere warmth. The crew who installed our system was a joy to have around.
Cas Carroll
Jun 01, 2015
FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE working with Artisan Electric! From start to completion, the Artisan team was personable, professional and punctual and they finished the project on schedule. I would highly recommend this company and we have also used them for other jobs requiring an electrician.
Tom Pouliot
May 19, 2015
Just over two years ago we signed up for solar power through the Solarize program in Northwest Seattle. Artisan was the company that was contracted to do the work. We can not sing their praises enough.
Dennis M.
May 18, 2015
Artisan installed our system just over a year ago. I was a bit skeptical at first- not sure how working with a contractor would go. When Anthony showed up at our door he had a packet with 6 (!) potential solar plans for our home.
Theodore J. Johnson
Apr 25, 2015
Admiral healing arts in West Seattle is happy to report that The excellent artisan solar crew was able to install solar panels on the Admiral healing arts garden cottage as well as our Adjacent home just in time for Earth Day!
Chris Joosse
Aug 02, 2014
Artisan took all the guesswork out of going solar. I strongly recommend them.