Recent Olympia, WA Area Projects

Had a great experience today with Shocking Difference and their service tech Zeb. He’s a great worker and answered all of my questions. I’ll always recommend Shocking difference. Thanks for all of the help!

Jared arrived as scheduled, letting us know when he was near. He worked quietly and efficiently, but took great care to explain what he was doing and the possibilities for our electrical problem. After diagnosing the issue he quickly resolved it. We were impressed and so appreciative of Jared’s competence and expertise. Would definitely call again for any future electrical issues.

Jacob, Nash, and Jared did a wonderful job across two days adding much needed lighting and additional outlets to our mobile home kitchen. Older trailers are not easy to work on and we really appreciate the way this team accomplished the job. They were even more polite than they needed to be with this cranky old couple!

Yasser was on time, informative on the work going to be done, and was professional and friendly in all communications. Yasser completed the work in the time frame he estimated.

Yasser did an excellent job presenting me with options as to my concerns concerning my electrical panel. He was so kind and answered all my questions and helped to educate me on some of my electrical concerns. He is very knowledgeable and so very helpful. Look forward to working with him again!!

Good service at reasonable price. They stand behind their work and take the time to make sure the job is done right.

Jacob and Yaser (forgive me if I spelled the name wrong) were helping us with the project. We needed to replace a large chandelier in the area where the ceiling was very high. We also needed to fix a 3 way switch that didn't work. It was a visit to access the work that needed to be done and we didn't expect it to be taken care of right then, so we were very happy to find out that everything could be done right away! The guys did a fantastic job and were a pleasure to work with. Looking forward to having this team back for other pending projects. Thank you!

As usual, excellent service. Nate explained what was needed to solve various problems and issues. I was then able to make good decisions that would work best for me. Good communication was provided throughout the job. All the staff were very pleasant and easy to interact with. I've used Shocking Difference before for smaller jobs and this big job was done with the same precision, skill, and pleasant staff. Plus the cost seems reasonable....which is always welcome. Thank you!

Zeb did a beautiful job as always! Answered all my questions and was very professional. Such a nice guy! This company is great!!

Jacob and Yasser were wonderful. Professional, polite, kind, respectful, thorough, all good vibes.

They are the greatest. Jared was polite and informative. He answered all my questions in terms I could understand. He cleaned up after completing the job and made sure everything was in good working order.

Tyler was great! On time, great research, fair price. Really impressed. Building on the initial review, Tyler and his team spent 9.5hrs today on installing the electrician work for my hot tub. The professionalism, detailed work, dedication, and customer service were amazing. I recommend Shocking-difference for all of your electrician needs and I will be using them in the future. Highly impressed.

Great and fast service! They were able to replace the baseboard heaters in my upstairs TV room within a couple days after I called. The work was done professionally. This is the second job Shocking Difference has done at my house. I can't recommend them enough.

Jared & Josh were incredibly professional and helpful. They arrived on time and the project was done quickly. Very pleased with the end result. Will definitely call Shocking Difference again!!!

Shocking Difference has been providing electrical upgrades to our home since 1996. Most recently, Tyler Dancer and Yasser Dunn were part of the team that rewired our detached garage. We have always appreciated the advise, expertise and service we have received from the folks at Shocking Difference. This time was no different. The new garage wiring looks great. Even the inspector from the City of Olympia was impressed and complemented the work Tyler and Yasser did.

Shocking Electric is awesome! Fast, reliable, honest and caring service from Nate. Had a fire and needed an electrician out immediately and they made it happen!! Would definitely recommend.

Detailed service and friendly electricians

Shocking Difference arrived when scheduled and is very professional. The work is all expertly executed. We are very happy with their employees. They will be coming back to do more work in the future.

This is the first time we used Shocking Difference and will definitely use them for future electrical needs. Jared was professional and explained what he was doing. He and his partner pulled the correct permits and finished with a virtual inspection by the city building department. Very polite and efficient.

They did a great job. Fast friendly and respectful of my home.

Wow. These folks are great. They arrived in their time window, listened and looked. After going over the trip few and the immediate costs, which we gave the thumbs up, they evaluated our electrical problem and performed an 11 point inspection. Once completed they politely and professionally went over our electrical in detail (broken up into inside, outside, areas etc) and how our house rated. We were happy it wasn’t all F’s. The D’s were not a shock. They very politely went over the costs for different levels or repairs so we could choose what fit our needs and budget. We went with repairs and replacement that we needed and had originally called for. We also elected to have our breaker box updated and brought up to code. All choices were up to us. Once started they kept us in the loop and what all repairs (new wiring, replacement plugs and a new breaker and main switch- old 1979 box did not have this). Once the permits are cleared they will return and place the new box. We were extremely pleased with the service, professionalism and friendliness of our service electricians. Loved how we were kept in the loop every step of the way and how careful they were with our home, cleaning up behind themselves and being cognizant of how their work looked after completion. Extremely knowledgeable in their jobs which they obviously loved. 10/10 will hire them again for future wiring needed when we update our Master bath. See photo of electrician keeping me updated.

What a fantastic group of gentlemen!! Very considerate and always answered my questions no matter how many times I asked the same thing!!! They were prompt and finished the job when they said they would. I would love to have them back again.

Jared did a great job. He was very friendly, explained everything thoroughly and kept me informed along the way

An excellent experience. Friendly, knowledgable and reasonably priced. Would definitely use them again.

Both Jerod (spelling?) and Tyler were a delight to have in my house. They were both very kind, patient, respectful, helpful, and they sure know a lot about electrics. They are both very nice people, and are very thorough. Also, they explained everything very well, and answered all of my questions, and never once tried to hurry me. I appreciate both of them! A lot regarding electrics is usually over my head, but I learned a lot today from both of them. Felt like I was in college taking "Electrics 101", and it's a fun class. They both did a great job, and it is nice to once again be able to watch TV (because the outlet was repaired), have that light on in the kitchen, and the one outside. Thanks so much, guys!

Jared replaced an outlet and checked the electrical panel. Explained everything he was doing and suggested things I should do in the future without being pushy. This was the second time I have used this company and will continue to use in the future. Thank you for your expertise.

On time, thorough, good communicator. Very happy w Shocking Difference!

Zeb was very knowledgeable and easy to work with. He was super friendly and didn't complain once about all of the questions I was asking along the way. He was thorough and made sure that I was happy with the job he did. Him and his co-worker checked everything and recommended several options and were not pushy at all. I'd highly recommend working with them for any electrical needs. I know I will be reaching out to them again soon.

Very knowledgeable, courteous, and competent. Respectful of property,

They came to my dental office to help figure out an electrical problem we were having and they got it taken care of for us quickly. It was my first time working with this company because my previous electrician retired. I would definitely use them again.

They were great i highly recommend them for all of your electric needs, I will call them when I need an electrician for sure. Thank you for your quick response.

Jared and Tyler were professional, knowledgeable, and personable. They did a thorough job and explained everything to me in a way that I could understand. I also appreciated learning when I scheduled the appointment that all the company electricians are background checked plus a photo of the electrician was texted to me so I knew who to expect at my door. As a single woman who live alone, this was great customer service. I highly recommend this company.

Ethan was very professional and polite. Listened to my concerns, found the problem quickly and offered solutions. Highly recommend them

Great customer experience!!!!! Great knowledge and fun too!!

The work was performed well with little sheet rock repair needed. I am happy with the result.

Very professional yet very personable! Thanks for the awesome help! Will use again.

Great service! My technicians Jared and Tyler were extremely knowledgeable and fast! I can’t recommend this company enough.

On time, professional, transparent, and explained everything well.

We had to get a new line put in from our Circuit board to the water heater. Great job, talked us through every step. Very dependable worker and business.

Very knowledgeable 😀 fantastic job!

Ethan Dobbs did a wonderful job explaining our new portable generator. He spent lots of time with us and now I feel confident that I know how to use it. I also feel confident he's available to help us out whenever we need him!

These guys were awesome. Got right to work, diagnosed and fixed the problem. Would definitely use them again.

Very happy with them. Added several new items while they were there, they got me a quote quickly on new items. Cleaned up completely and new fans, dimmers, outlets and lights all work great. They also found a small leak in attic space. Will use them again.

Had Jared and his helper out for an estimate. They were on time, professional and friendly. Great communication from the company too, which is rare these days. Thank you!

We were Luck to find this Electrical Company. They answered any and all questions. They put on there shoe covers everytime the crew was in our home. We will only use Shocking Difference LLC

Good quality service

Speedy service, professional staff.

Zeb and the crew at Shocking Difference were amazing from the start. They helped me plan and determine my lighting needs and provided a complete cost breakdown by room so I could choose which elements of the project to action on. When they arrived to do the work I was surprised by the crew's demeanor. Not only was everyone professional, they were positive and had great energy amongst each other. You can tell the employees love to work for this company! I had a last minute hard stop at 4pm and was surprised that Zeb was able to summon additional crew members to get it all done in one day! I appreciate the communication from start to finish with text updates and reminders. The whole experience was stress free and my lighting looks amazing!

Guys were amazing and great and very professional and spectacular customer service. Jarred and Muhammad were awesome

Roderick did excellent work,answered questions with good descriptions, and was timely.

Great local company, fair pricing, very thorough, informative and knowledgeable provided additional home inspection at no cost; didn’t try to sell unnecessary upgrades. Also, gave military discount, which is always nice to see support of our soldiers past and present!

Came home to find all the conduit in the ground, panels up, all the work looks clean and we'll done

Adam and George were fantastic! They were on time, explained the work they needed to do. Professional, clean, thorough and such a pleasure - they were both great! We would highly recommend Shocking Difference and especially Adam and George. Thanks guys!

Very thorough and informative

Great service, would highly recommend!

Crew was very quick to respond, and very thorough in their work. Great to work with!

Yasser went above and beyond to diagnose the problem with my septic system alarm, which turned out not at all to be electrical in origin. He could have said, “it’s not electrical. You’ll have to call the septic folks again,” but instead he got to the root of the problem so I could go back to the septic company and let them know they need to repair what they misdiagnosed. I truly appreciated his professionalism and expertise in diagnosing our problem. Would highly recommend him!

We have been club members for years. We get a discount on work we need done, we get a complimentary safety inspection every year, and we even get priority if we need something done with urgency. Today we had Manny out for our yearly inspection and he did a great job. He was very friendly and clearly well educated in his profession. Thanks again for excellent service!

Great friendly service, communicated well, job completed well. Would use again

Jared and his helper were amazing and did a great job!

A great company that delivers excellent service.

Arrived on time, worked efficiently. Knowledgeable and friendly electricians!

Arrived when promised, worked hard all day to install a new service box and grounding system, clearly communicated with me and kept me informed as they encountered some unexpected issues such as dry rot behind the old panel and an unacceptable section of conduit that needed to be replaced, and let me know what to expect with regards to the state inspection. I would certainly hire them again.

Very punctual, informative, friendly and professional!

Jared made two visits. Both visits were on time, prompt, courteous and professional. The first visit he gave us an inspection and a bid for the work we requested, which was reasonable. He offered to start right away. He was happy to reschedule and let us pick and choose the repairs we wanted from his bid the previous week. In and out quickly, quietly, and cleanly. Well done. Highly recommended.

Zeb did a great job performing a site visit and formulating solutions for a residential emergency generator system for my home. He added up loads, assessed the existing electrical system, and evaluated siting and other needs for the proposed system. He also provided reasonable pricing for his solutions at the conclusion of his site visit. Zeb’s performance, solutions, and pricing bespeak of an electrical specialist and a contracting company ready to do the best work possible.

Nate was awesome. Very knowledgeable and helpful. Got us scheduled right away to make things right!

Awesome experience in installing lights... Jacob was attentive to all the details and I'm very happy with the results... Very professional

Zeb and Mo came to my house last week to do some electrical repairs. This was the first time I had used Shocking Difference and I was glad I did! I was referred to them by a friend who had had a good experience with the company, too. Zeb and Mo were very pleasant and professional - the job was done in no time at all - they even stayed longer to answer some questions and write up an estimate on the spot for some other work I'm hoping to have done. I appreciated their speediness in problem-solving and repair - they definitely have the knowledge and expertise to determine why something wasn't working and then fix it quickly. They'll be coming back in a few weeks to tackle my other electrical projects!

I’m preparing to sell my house and had some electrical issues outside of my skill set. Tyler and his assistant made quick work of my issues. Great job!

Excellent Customer Service. Would definitely recommend!

Professional, knowledgeable, and friendly!

Nate and Parone were awesome, very efficient and courteous in my home. They installed a new bathroom fan and ceiling fan/light, as well as fixed an incorrectly wired light in the kitchen. I also appreciate Shocking Difference’s flexibility in scheduling around shipping delay/my work schedule. Thank you!

Great service!!! Very professional and extremely knowledgeable answered all my questions. We will use again when we need electrical work!!!

It was a very good and informative experience.

Jacob at Shocking Difference earned every one of their 5 stars in this review. They are polite, respectful, patient, understanding, flexible, and worked to find a solution to our unique situation. Sometimes when you read reviews of a business that feel almost "too good to be true", it can feel suspicious, but SD delivered beyond my expectations, despite me having a mild scheduling mishap earlier in the day. I won't look anywhere else for work in the future.

Needed a thorough inspection of my home's hybrid old/new wiring, and these guys delivered.

Shocking Difference always gives great service.

Tyler and Jared of Shocking Difference did a great job for us; we will use them again.

Great service from Ethan. Explained what the issues and provided prompt service. Thank you!

Professional, knowledgeable and they did a great job!

Thorough and reliable. Friendly too. Quick & efficient too.

Zeb did an amazing job! Very courteous and professional. Shocking Difference always does a great job.

Jared led a team to our house to do a general electrical check up, check our automatic emergency generator, and bid on replacing two malfunctioning wall heaters. They were very thorough, left the place as clean as they found it, and provided a lot of information on our house's systems and safety. I have used Shocking Difference before and will use them again. Good outfit!

IF there was a 6th Star it would be our choice! From the receptionist when I called "Shocking Difference" to then the two Gentlemen arrived they were Outstandingly Professional, knowledgeable. and had a work ethic you don't find muck these days! They worked hard from early morning to later evening to find the problem and fix it and they explained to us in a way we could understand! If when We need more work done We will call Shocking Difference and ask them to send one of these men out!

I had them install a Tesla wall charger in a detached garage. The existing panel was too small & had to be upgraded. Shawn Karreci was excellent to work with. I had also wanted some changes done to my stand alone generator. Shawn explained that my generator did not have the capacity needed to add the wall charger. I also wanted my garage door added to the generator. This could not be done due to the adjacent shop & too much amperage needed. However, he suggested an alternate solution, a garage door with back up battery during outages. This was a big job. Throughout Shawn & his crew were professional, helpful & kept me abreast of their progress. I would definitely recommend this company!!

I was very pleased with the service I received. Shawn and Tyler quickly and efficiently installed my new hard-wired smoke detectors, and completed an 11-point electrical safety evaluation of my home. They were friendly and professional, and explained everything in a way I could understand. Thanks for the good work!

A very positive experience with Shocking Difference this morning to address a concern I had about whether I had a failing circuit or electrical line. The technicians were very professional and explained everything very clearly. They did an inspection of my breaker box, checked a number of outlets and gave me recommendations on what updates I may want to do, and maintenance tips for my electrical system. Kudos to the crew that came out! The only reason that this review is not a "5" star review is that the pricing was really opaque. I asked about call-out charge, and was told it was $69. That's fine. But on arrival, I was told that the work would be either Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 depending on time and effort. I ended up with a Level 1 service, and that was a flat $387 charge. This pricing structure was not explained in my call to make the appointment, and I believe it should have been explained at the point that I asked about how much the initial charge would be. Other than that, I was very satisfied. I just think more transparency about the pricing bands should be shared.

The technicians were friendly, professional, provided detailed analysis of our electrical situation, and fixed the problems. We are happy with the results. Thank you!

Electrician was on time and professional, thanks for the help today!!