


Welcome to 208 Electric
The team at 208 Electric demands excellence and is the top electrical contractor in the Knoxville, TN area. We offer full service commercial and residential work and also offer emergency services. When you partner with 208 Electric, you'll experience the benefits of working with a small business that cares about its customers. Our owner not only oversees the operations of our business, among other aspects, he'll also be on-site for your project.
It is not easy to find an electrician you can trust. We have built our business on establishing a relationship of trust and respect with all of our clients. All of our work is done in accordance with the relevant codes. We also make sure to complete the job correctly the first time, so that there is no need to come back again and make additional repairs. In addition, while other electricians might leave behind a messy workspace, you can trust our team to clean up after ourselves so that your site is in perfect condition when you need it.
Our areas of service include renovation, service upgrades, installation, troubleshooting and repair, both interior and exterior lighting, retrofits of existing installations, landscape lighting, outdoor lightning, and any services related to the use of electricity in construction. Our extensive experience with all of these services means we are prepared to complete the work quickly so that your home or business can get up and running as soon as possible. Because we can get the job done quickly and without making mistakes, you spend less money on our labor and lose less money due to downtime.
Call today for your electrician!


5 Questions You Should Ask Every Contractor
Before you hire an electrical contractor, or any contractor for that matter, it’s important that you ask the right questions. Why does anyone hire a contractor? Let’s be honest if you’re looking for one, it’s most likely because something has broken, you’re considering upgrading, or you’re constructing a new home, building or addition. In order to save yourself money, time and a terrible headache, it’s important to ask the following questions.
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ARE YOU LICENSED AND INSURED?
+Whether you’re in need of an electrical contractor, plumber, home remodeler on an HVAC company, any contractor should able to readily and eagerly provide you with documentation of his or her licensing and insurance information. 208 Electric also recommends that you ask for references. It’s important to investigate previous timelines, performances and past customer experiences.
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DO THE TECHNICIAN RECEIVE PROPER/ADVANCED TRAINING?
+You’re not prying when you ask this question. We don’t blame you for not wanting your home or project to be the training class for an inexperienced group of electrical technicians. So, is it important for you to know whether the men working on your home or office building have received advanced professional training and certifications? When thousands of dollars are on the line, it better be!
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DO YOU REQUIRE AN UPFRONT DEPOSIT?
+If an electrical contractor or any contractor asks you for a deposit first, politely ask them to leave. They do not need it for supplies - any reputable contractor has an open account with local suppliers. You’re check isn’t paying for supplies, it’s most likely paying their bills!
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WHEN SHOULD I EXPECT YOU TO BE HERE?
+If they respond, “in the next few days or so” or something along those lines, keep looking. That does not sounds like a dependable contractor. Despite the stereotype of contractors, 208 Electric and other reputable companies are perfectly capable of setting a time to show up and getting there on time.
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DO YOU OFFER GUARANTEES IN WRITING?
-If you are not guaranteed success and something goes wrong, you end up having to pay for the same job to be done twice. This doesn’t seem fair, but just as you start realize it, the contractor is packing up his truck and hitting the road.
To prevent awkward situations like this, ask for guarantees in writing.
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Jacob, I wanted to send you this email and tell you thank you! I am very pleased. The professional work you did was very impressive and quick. Installing the QO panel, the outside lights, running the wire to the stove and changing out every single receptacle and light switch. Then you made time to come back to install the lights and fans throughout the house. It was great getting to know you and the guys that worked for you and how diligent they worked. The cost was very reasonable as well, i felt good about the pricing which almost made it too good to be true. Thank you for following up and checking to make sure everything was to my satisfaction. That's not a common trait, and we are glad we had such a positive experience with 208 Electric.
CHARLES, KNOXVILLE, TN
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208 Electrical and Jacob (the owner) has completed multiple new construction electrical installations for me over the past couple of years. Jacob is very knowledgeable and dependable. He always shows up when he is scheduled and completes the job on time and on budget. Furthermore, Jacob has completed commercial repairs and expansions for me on office and retail spaces. He has an excellent reputation and rapport with inspectors. I am very glad I hired such a professional and quality electrical contractor! As a general contractor with expectations, I am very picky with my sub-contractors. 208 exceeds my expectations every time! I recommend 208 Electric to anyone with residential or commercial electrical needs.
NOAH, KNOXVILLE, TN
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Exceptional service, very responsible and reliable company. I found them from craigslist and was a little bit skeptical at first, but they are very responsible and reliable. Great customer service by keeping me informed of timelines. Highly recommend to anyone needing a quality electrician!
H, KNOXVILLE, TN
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Happy, Happy, Happy! We had an emergency electrical problem. Called them at noon. They were at our house taking care of the problem 3 hours later!
ROBERT, KNOXVILLE, TN
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I'm so glad we called 208 Electric. I will continue to use them and refer them to others! Thank you for truly caring about your customers and doing such an amazing job!
VALERIE, KNOXVILLE, TN
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Jacob was on time, even a little early. He listens and I was confident in his ability to help and he did. So, i hired him again. I recommend you do too. He's reasonably priced and stands behind his work. Good job!
KATHARINE, KNOXVILLE, TN
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Great communication and worked around other contractors with no problems.
TIM, KNOXVILLE, TN
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Exceptional service and price. Great customer service by keeping me informed of timelines. Highly recommended to anyone needing a quality electrician!
TIM, KNOXVILLE, TN
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I've been working with Jacob for almost 4 years now on all my jobs. Not only does Jacob and his guys do a great job, they show up when they say they will, do what they promise and are extremely enjoyable to work with. I have even recommend him to many of my fellow contractors.
COLT, KNOXVILLE, TN
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We contacted 208 to give an estimate for a tenant finish project. They were on time, professional, and gave a great service to our project. Whether we accept their proposal on this project or the next one, we highly recommend them for any of your Electrical needs.
OLD CROW CONSTRUCTION, KNOXVILLE, TN

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