
About Crawford Electric: Salem‘s Local Electrical Contractor
We Are Crawford Electric
Crawford Electric was built on a straightforward belief: homeowners in Salem deserve an electrician who shows up when they say they will, explains what the work will cost, and does safe, code-compliant work right the first time.
Our Mission
We started Crawford Electric because we saw too many homeowners dealing with the opposite — electricians who went quiet after the estimate, repairs that ran over budget without warning, and electrical work that didn’t feel safe or look professional. We wanted to build something different in Salem, and we have spent 37 years doing exactly that.
We are a locally owned electrical contractor. We live here, we work here, and the reputation we have built in Salem is one we protect on every service call and project.


Locally Owned & Operated Electrical Contractor
How We Work With Homeowners
When you contact Crawford Electric, you are not dealing with a large franchise or a rotating crew of subcontractors. Every electrical job is handled by our own licensed team from the first visit to the final inspection. When you hire Crawford Electric, you get us.
Our process is simple. We come out, look at the problem or project, and give you a written estimate that reflects the actual scope and cost of the electrical work. No vague ballparks that change later. No pressure to add services you do not need. Just straight answers and quality, code-compliant work — from the first conversation to the day we do the final walkthrough and clean up.
Ready to Work With a Salem Electrician You Can Trust?
Whether you need a panel upgrade, EV hookup, new lighting, or electrical troubleshooting, we are ready to help. Call us at (503) 767-5001 or request a free service estimate below.
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What Sets Crawford Electric Apart
We know you have options in Salem. Here is what we think matters when you are choosing an electrician or electrical contractor:
We show up. Service calls and estimates are scheduled promptly. When a job starts, we are there when we said we would be — and we communicate if anything changes.
We are honest. If an electrical issue is more complex than it first appears, we will tell you before work begins, not after. You will always know what something costs and why before we proceed.
We stand behind our work. Every repair and installation comes with our workmanship guarantee. If something is not right when we do the final walkthrough, we fix it before we leave.

