Master Electrician on Flathead Lake
Licensed Master Electrician Jerome Carlson and the East Shore Electric crew handle residential, commercial and industrial work, with free estimates and every job guaranteed.
Tell us what you need wired, fixed or upgraded, and we will call you back to talk it through and set a time to look at the job.
Estimates are free, and the price we quote is the price we stand behind.
An electrician in Kalispell, MT gets called for a little of everything: a breaker that keeps tripping, a shop that needs a new circuit, a lake house that has outgrown its panel. East Shore Electric has handled that range of work since 2014, and owner Jerome Carlson brings more than 17 years in the trade to every job.
Jerome is a Montana Master Electrician, and the company holds its own Montana Electrical Contractor license. That matters when the work has to pass inspection, when an insurance company asks who did it, and when you simply want the wiring in your walls done right the first time. We also stay current on changing safety codes and energy-saving technology, so the work we do today still makes sense years from now.
We are a family-owned business based in Lakeside, on the west shore of Flathead Lake, and we keep our crew small on purpose. You talk to the people who will do the work, you get straight answers about cost, and our work and the products we install come with a guarantee.
Residential, Commercial and Industrial
Homes along Flathead Lake, storefronts in downtown Kalispell and working plants across the valley all need the same thing from an electrician: safe, code-compliant work that holds up through a Montana winter. Installation, repair and troubleshooting are available across every one of our services.
New construction wiring, remodels, rewiring older homes, outlets, switches and fixtures, plus troubleshooting for circuits that misbehave.
Tenant buildouts, service upgrades, lighting retrofits and repairs for offices, shops and restaurants.
Equipment installation, transfer equipment, motor and control wiring, plus maintenance and troubleshooting that keep production running.
Electrical panel replacement and service upgrades for homes adding a shop, a heat pump, an EV charger or a full remodel.
Solar electrical installation, plus repairs and maintenance for existing arrays on homes, cabins and commercial roofs.
LED, outdoor and landscape lighting installation, along with lighting repair for fixtures, controls and parking lot poles.
Smart home wiring and automation, electrical layout design for new builds, and whole-home surge protection installation.
Emergency power solutions and Tesla Powershare setups that let one vehicle charge and keep the house running at the same time.
Solar panel installation in Montana is as much an electrical job as a roofing one. The array has to tie into your panel safely, the inverter and disconnects have to be placed where an inspector expects them, and the whole system has to handle long summer days and heavy snow load in the same year. We handle the electrical side of new solar systems, and we repair and maintain arrays that are already producing.
Many of our solar customers are adding storage or an electric vehicle at the same time. We plan the panel capacity, the charging circuit and the backup connection together, so the pieces work as one system instead of three separate projects. Ask about Tesla Powershare if you want your vehicle to back up the house during an outage.
An older panel is the most common reason a home cannot take on a new load. Flickering lights, warm breakers and a panel with no open spaces are all signs it is time to look at an upgrade, especially before you add a shop, a hot tub or an EV charger. Many homes around the lake were built for a much smaller electrical load than a modern household uses.
Every panel upgrade we take on follows the same path:
A winter storm that drops a line on the road to Bigfork can leave a home without heat or a well pump for hours. Emergency power solutions, from standby equipment to properly installed transfer switches, keep the essentials running safely without back-feeding the grid and putting line crews at risk.
We size the system to what you actually need to keep on, install the transfer equipment to code, and show you how it works before the first storm arrives. For businesses, we look at which circuits keep refrigeration, servers or production going, and wire the backup to cover them first. Homeowners who call an electrician in Kalispell, MT after the power is already out usually wish they had planned a few months sooner.
At home, the work is personal. We protect your floors, explain what we found in plain language, and leave the space cleaner than we found it. Remodels, new construction wiring, lighting, smart home automation and repairs all get the same care, whether it is a cabin near Lakeside or a new build outside Kalispell.
For commercial and industrial customers, the priority is uptime. We troubleshoot equipment, install new machinery circuits and keep maintenance on a schedule that works around production, so an electrical problem costs you as little time as possible. Clear documentation of what we changed makes the next inspection or service call faster too, whichever electrician in Kalispell, MT you call next.
We run the business on a lean approach: keep communication close, cut out wasted steps and catch errors at the source. For you, that means fewer surprises from the first call to the final test.
Reach us by phone or with the estimate form, and tell us what is going on and where the job is. A few details up front help us bring the right parts.
We look at the job in person, answer your questions and give you a clear price before work begins. You decide when to move forward.
Our licensed crew completes the work to current code, with safety and quality ahead of speed. We keep you posted if anything changes along the way.
We test everything we touched, walk you through it, and stand behind the work and the products with our guarantee.
Safety and quality are our first priority on every job, and the credentials behind that promise are ones you can check.
Jerome Carlson holds Montana Master Electrician license ele-em-lic-18686 and supervises the electrical work on every East Shore Electric job.
East Shore Electric holds Montana Electrical Contractor license ele-co-lic-18853 for residential, commercial and industrial work.
Jerome has worked as an electrician for over 17 years and founded East Shore Electric in 2014.
We are a certified member of the Northwest Trade Ally Network, which supports energy-efficient electrical work.
We offer a guarantee on all our work and the products we install, with free estimates up front.
Homeowners, builders and business owners around Flathead Lake share how their projects went.
Daddy
8 months ago
Rated 5 out of 5
We needed to upgrade our panel, mast, and some wiring inside our cabin on Flathead. It was time-sensitive due to a pending family gathering there. East Shore was communicative and professional and they did it fast. We couldn't have asked for better service and will use them again.
Tim Bilyeu
8 months ago
Rated 5 out of 5
The East Shore Electric team has been amazing to work with on my project. Their communication and clarity are over the top.
Tim Gravelle
8 months ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Jeff was able to come out and look at my electrical issue and fix problem within a few hours. He was a very professional and knowledgeable electrician. Thank you, Jeff.
Lisa Cloutier
8 months ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Showed Up on time, easy to communicate with and the jobs were completely
L Parker
8 months ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Fast work. Reasonable price. Good job.
Robert Green
8 months ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Great service, great value! They installed heat tape in my gutters. On time and on budget. Quality work.
Chris Parrott
a year ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Top-notch service and great communication throughout the process.
Douglas Mitchell
a year ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Absolutely impressed with the quick, skilled, and fair service!
Jason Hill
a year ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Exceptional service with prompt communication and thorough expertise.
Arnold Bjork
a year ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Jerome got you covered. You're in good hands. No worries at all.
Yevette Makescoldweather
a year ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Very professional and quick to respond and assist for emergency call. Thank you!! :)
Ross Spencer
a year ago
Rated 5 out of 5
had a great experience they had our issue fixed as soon as possible.
M
a year ago
Rated 5 out of 5
These guys are really great. They are super prompt, communicate very well, and are willing to tackle different types of jobs to help homeowners accomplish what they need to get done. I have been coordinating with them while I am out of the country to do work on a rental property where the electrical in the kitchen was having issues. They made my tenants very happy by fixing the problem effectively and quickly, and we are still working with them to resolve something that has been a challenge that other companies haven't been able to help us with. They have had good and creative ideas all while being very professional.
Jim Doepker
a year ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Jerome and Company did an excellent job for us. Jon was great to work with. He had good ideas, helped us with some tough wiring solutions, and got the job done on time and for a reasonable price. Billing was clean and efficient. Tha ks for the good work.
American Garage Doors
2 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
East Shore Electric is our go-to electricians. They are always there when we need them and are such a pleasure to work with! They do excellent work, and never have to come back out to fix anything.
Dave Wood
2 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Jerome and his team have been the most professional, diligent, responsive and timely electricians I have had the pleasure of working with in the past several decades. There attention to detail, the readiness for every project and the entire staffs friendly demeanor have made them my #1 electrician for all projects big and small. Thanks Jerome and crew, you are truly appreciated!.....
Thomas Nicewarner
2 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
I asked them to install a RV 50 amp power pedestal to be able to energize my RV while parked in my driveway. Went in promptly without any issues. Most important was the promptness.
Trek Stephens
2 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Very professional and communicative. Jerome and team are really great to work with.
Duff Jorgenson
2 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
I had a winter long remodel this winter and East Shore Electric did all the electrical work. It was an older house and they were exceptional at trouble shooting, and went above and beyond to make sure everything functioned correctly, and was done in all the tome frames needed and i could not be happier with there entire crew and the finished product. There currently working in my next project as well!!
Peggy Dolce
2 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
East Shore Electric was great to work with. They scheduled me in a reasonable time and did a great job at my home. I also liked how if I called, I spoke with Jerome right away. Never a voice mail. I will continue to use them for my electrical needs. Good company.
Stephanie Taylor
3 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
We woke up one more to our deep freezer outlet no longer working and a handful of other outlets. Just as we were diagnosing the issue, we saw one of the company's vans driving through our neighborhood. Called them right away and they dispatched the driver to our house within the hour! Fantastic service and they fixed the problem. I would absolutely recommend and will use in the future!
Shawn Ronakov
3 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
On time with work done at the price they quoted. East Shore is my go to for all of my renovation work.
Tom Gearheart
4 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Jerome and crew are awesome!! They are great to work with and do excellent work.
Js Js
4 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Called me back promptly, discussed and did initial diagnosis over the phone, came out the next day, and were very helpful and flexible in fixing a situation within a narrow scheduling window and some urgency. Will call 'em again when I need an electrician.
Roseanne Prevost-Morgan
4 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
When I needed a few small, miscellaneous projects done, East Shore Electric stepped up to the plate and in a time when it’s really difficult to hire a contractor, within a week of my initial contact with Jerome, they fit me into an opening in their schedule. Zach, the electrician assigned to my projects communicated clearly, listened, and explained patiently when I had questions. He did a great job and left things neatly. For me, the communicating was the most important thing, in this time when everyone is so booked up and so busy to bother with small projects. I’m very grateful for their service.
Wayne Hull
4 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
prompt, professional service - super knowledgeable.
Tom Angelos
4 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Jerome and his crew did a great job of rough in electrical. The wiring and light fixtures were well thought out and the process was very organized. I would highly recommend Eastshore electric for your electrical needs.
Bob Lins
4 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
East Shore Electric installed a 50 amp outlet for my RV hookup. Zach our Technician was a pleasure to work with and the job was done in a timely professional manner. I would highly recommend them!
Kraig Pickel
4 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
East Shore Electric the Kalispell Electrician did extensive work on the the service entrance and distribution panel at our office building in Kalispell, MT. East Shore does quality work at a reasonable rates. They are my first choice for any electrical service at my home or business.
Austin Elm
5 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
East Shore Electric was very responsive to an electrical issue at my property rental in Columbia Falls. They showed up and took care of the problem in no time. Highly recommend using them, very professional and responsive.
Heather Davison
5 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
We are very happy with the work that Jerome and small crew have done for us. We have used East Shore a few times over the years, most recently this past month to fix some outlets that weren’t working. He is very quick to respond to phone calls and communicates well, which we appreciate.
Stephanie Brown
5 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Jerome came out to our lake property on a Saturday in July to help when one of our 110 V lines coming in to the house blew. We had no power for our pumps, so no water, etc. Jerome was able to get the needed supplies and come out and fix it. He is very professional. I've already recommended him to neighbors looking for an electrician. Thank you so much!
Brenda Twete
5 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
East Shore Electric was a part of my new construction build from start to finish. They were easy to work with, open to my suggestions as well as gave me some great ideas that we implemented in my dream home! Jerome and his crew were prompt and very easy to work with; I highly recommend them.
Heidi Mcdaniel
5 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
“We had East Shore Electric the Kalispell Electrician do some repairs at our home in Whitefish. Jerome was very responsive and we were very happy with their work.”
Pam Stowe
5 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
My problem would be normally something I could fix myself. I had a smoke alarm go off in the middle of the night because it died. My ceilings are so high, there was no way I could reach it with a normal household ladder. Jerome came out and replaced it with an alarm that had a 10-year life. I had no idea who to call and Jerome came to my rescue. I had no friends with horrendously huge ladders. If I have and more problems or need an electrician for “real” work, I will be sure to call East Shore Electric and will definitely refer them to my friends and family.
Paul Naour
5 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
East Shore Electric completed all the electrical work and fixture installation in our new Bigfork build this past summer (2020). Jerome’s work was flawless and completed in a timely fashion. He was also wonderful with various suggestions for additional add-on projects along the way (roof heating elements, etc.). Jerome was also quickly responsive to phone calls or text messages when we had a question. Most importantly, Jerome has a pleasant disposition and good sense of humor. My wife and I enjoyed getting to know him. We highly recommend his work and will always use him for additional projects we have in the future.
Mark Mullin
5 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
My experience with East Shore Electric is all good. They do the job right the first time, and they are even on time for appointments, which can be rare.
Dean Lancaster Music
5 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Really enjoyed working with East Shore Electric! I've called them with emergency short notice and they saved the day, becoming my vendor-of-choice in the area. And have worked with them again since then. Always top notch. Will do business with going forward for sure. Very professional, punctual, and great to get along with onsite. That goes a long way!
Martina Christie
6 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Visiting family and am from NC and today the lighting in kitchen went out, fuse boxes ok, outlet resets were done so I call Eastern Shore Electric. Within an hour Stuart came, accessed the problem as wiring bad in kitchen switch. Replaced wiring, and was done. Really nice gentleman, wearing his mask! We are very pleased!
Paul Schmit
6 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
The East Shore Electric team is great. I had extensive work done on a cabin in Bigfork and Jerome came in with suggestions that were very helpful. Quality work done quickly, would definitely recommend!
Shane Mcphail
7 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Great customer service, very prompt, and excellent work! We highly recommend Jerome at East Shore Electric.
Brett Fisher
7 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
East Shore Electric has helped me with two different homes and will help me with my next project, as well! I have been pleased with the professional work and flexibility.
Calvin Pippin
7 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
I have used East Shore Electric for a couple of projects. They have also given me quotes for additional projects at my request that we ultimately decided not to pursue. In both types of scenarios I felt like they were providing great customer service and they were also very reasonable in regards to price. Facilities Director, Calvin Pippin
Kevin Kings
7 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Loved the work and the electrician was always on time, he went above and beyond helping us in a timely manor and did wonderful work! We would use again..hands down!!!!!!!!!
Mark Mussman
7 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
East Shore Electric relocated my breaker panel and rewired most of my old house. They did a fantastic job. I will use them for any future electrical needs and would recommend them.
Sandra Bandemer
7 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
I was in need of some Electrical work done in my commercial space here in Kalispell. East Shore Electric was prompt and efficient on what was needing to be done. I really loved that his prices were very reasonable. Would recommend him to anyone.
Robert Nelson
7 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Did work at our home in Kalispell, after storm took out service. Was there when we needed him, and came back to fix a few other things. Was very professional.
Paul Strazz
7 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
EXCELLENT!! He was at our house within an hour. He was very responsive, professional and took the time to show us how to fix our issue if it happened again. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
Dylan Barkley
8 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Eastshore electric responded very promptly to my call to install a septic pump system. They were very professional and reasonable, would definitely recommend them. Tom Barkley, owner.
Diane Mosher
8 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
We needed to have our industrial grade heat tape installed and I called hoping I could still fit on their calendar before the snow arrived here in Kalispell. They came out to the house within the week, provided an estimate, and the job was completed within two weeks. Excellent work ethic and I believe a job very well done. All communication was done in a very timely manner and I am happy to recommend their services!
Tim Hanson
8 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
East Shore made some electrical changes and additions to our home in Columbia Falls. They got all the work done in short order and did an excellent job.
Margot Connole
8 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
We had East Shore Electric the Kalispell electrical contractor do some electrical work at our Queen Anne home in Kalispell, MT. This is a 100+ year old house with complex electrical issues. Jerome Carlson was able to easily address an electrical issue that the prior electricians couldn't solve. He is professional, efficient, affable and very fair in his pricing. I highly recommend him for any job, large to small.
Michele Zachary
9 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
We had east shore electric do some work for us on a remodel in Lakeside, MT. He did a great job and we will call him again if we need him!
Jon Julie Sims
9 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Fixed our kitchen and bathroom electrical needs promptly. Would recommend future services from East shore electric.
Mike Bertrand
9 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
"We called East Shore Electric, a Kalispell electrician, to set us up with power and a yard light at our undeveloped lot in Marion , MT. They responded quickly to our phone call and had the job done in a few days. Highly recommend them.
Nathan Kalkofen
9 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Wow, what can I say, East Shore did the job for us and went beyond expectations!!! We had an electrical issue and Jerome came down to Polson to our Cabin, all the way from Kalispell, and worked into the evening (10:45pm to be exact) to get the job done! HIGHLY recommend him, on time, great pricing, and SUPER flexible. You won't be disappointed with Jerome at East Shore Electric!!!
Mountain Dragon Media Cj Mckee
9 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Jerome did a great job, quickly and efficiently in repairing problems with our electric connections. All the issues were repaired with a fair price and well done job. Thank you!
Coral Costrini
9 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Jerome came on very short notice to address an electrical issue in our garage. I had gone to Costco the day before and filled up the 2nd fridge in the garage for company over the Memorial Day weekend only to find it not working. Jerome came and fixed the problem, $300.00 worth of groceries saved. Nice guy and responded to my crisis immediately.
Chris Herpin
9 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Jerome was courteous - showed up on time & worked with me on my last minute changing schedule. Trouble shooting multiple switches & will be coming back to instal can lights. I feel his pricing is fair.
Scott Bull
9 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
We had East Shore Electric the Kalispell electrician do some electrical work at our business in Whitefish, MT. They took care of us. Was very professional!
Josh Krueger
10 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
East Shore Electric is a professional outfit. Jerome wired our new residential build and did a great job. His communication is 10/10, he responded quickly to needs and changes throughout the project, gave good suggestions, and is a pleasure to be around. I highly recommend East Shore Electric.
Kelly Morrison
10 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
East Shore Electric, a Kalispell electrical contractor did some LED retrofit sign work for the Napa store (Ronan Auto Parts) in Ronan, MT. Our old sign is quite dated, but replacement costs were quite prohibitive. This Upgrade to LEDs was not only more affordable, we were able to secure a 'power savings' rebate check from the power company. The sign now looks NEW and light output is spectacular at night. We are very satisfied with the work and will call on Jerome again.
Nick S.
11 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
East Shore Electric, electrical contractor, of Kalispell recently did some work at my home. It was a fairly small job involving some trouble shooting and needed repairs. Jerome was the only electrician in the valley to return my call. He scheduled the job promptly and the repairs were done quickly. I was happy to have a Master Electrician doing the work so I know it was done correctly.
Rich Hutter
11 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
“East Shore Electric of Kalispell. Installed LED in our sign and LED parking lot lighting in Libby, MT. We were Very satisfied with his work.”
Roger Marsonette
11 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Last summer we needed an electrician to provide power to our new shop. East Shore Electric of Kalispell did the work in a very efficient and professional manner. We were very satisfied with Jerome's work. We recently needed some electrical work completed in our home so I didn't hesitate to call Jerome at East Shore Electric. Once again he didn't let us down as the work that he did met the same quality of professionalism as before. Thanks Jerome!
Sandy Brown
11 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
East Shore Electric of Kalispell came to our business to do some electrical work in Hot Springs. We were very happy with the work they did.
Travis Sallee
11 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
East Shore Electric in Kalispell upgraded our old outdoor sign lights to new LEDs. The process was smooth and Jerome was very efficient and professional with his work.
Darwin Skonord
11 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
We called East Shore Electric for an Electrician to do some work for us in Kalispell and we were happy with the their work.
Lisa Corino
11 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
I needed an electrician at our Kalispell home and was referred to East Shore Electric. He got right on it and did a great job at a reasonable price. 5 stars from me!
Kals Food Stores
11 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
I called for an electrician in Kalispell and Jerome came out and took care of the problem.
David Girardot
11 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
We called Jerome the Electrician to do some work for us in Kalispell and we were satisfied with the service.
Customer
Call East Shore Electric, Inc. at (406) 250-6469.
Service Area
From our base in Lakeside, we cover the towns around Flathead Lake and well past it. Kalispell is our busiest market, and U.S. Highway 93 puts us a short drive from both Kalispell and Polson. If you need an electrician in Polson, MT at the south end of the lake, or an electrician in Bigfork, MT on the northeast shore, we schedule those jobs every week.
Our service area includes Kalispell, Lakeside, Polson, Bigfork, Columbia Falls, Libby and Eureka. Homeowners looking for an electrician in Columbia Falls, MT get the same licensed crew and the same guarantee as customers next door to our shop. If your town is not on the list, call and ask; we may still be able to help.
Yes. Every estimate is free. We look at the job, talk through what you want to accomplish and give you a clear price before any work starts. For most residential jobs around Kalispell, Lakeside and Polson, we can set up a time to visit soon after you call or send the estimate form.
Yes. Owner Jerome Carlson is a Montana Master Electrician, license ele-em-lic-18686, and East Shore Electric holds Montana Electrical Contractor license ele-co-lic-18853. Both licenses mean the work is done and supervised by people the state has tested and approved to install and repair electrical systems.
Yes. Along with residential work, we provide commercial electrical services for offices, shops and restaurants, and industrial electrical services including equipment installation, transfer equipment, maintenance and troubleshooting. We plan the work around your hours and production schedule so downtime stays as short as possible.
Yes. We offer a guarantee on all our work and on the products we install. If something we did is not right, call us and we will come back to make it right. That promise covers repairs, installations and upgrades alike, from a single circuit to a full panel replacement.
Tesla Powershare is a two-way charging setup. It lets a compatible Tesla vehicle charge while also sending power back to your home, so the car battery can keep the house running during an outage. We install and wire the equipment so it ties into your electrical system safely and to code.
Free Estimates
Whether it is one stubborn circuit or a whole new building, you get a licensed Master Electrician, a clear price and work that is guaranteed. Call East Shore Electric or send a request, and we will get back to you with a time to look at the job.
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