Pick Electric Inc.

The public-works list is long and local: Spokane School District 81, Spokane Transit Authority, the Spokane Airport Board, the Spokane Public Facilities District, Spokane Valley Fire Department and Eastern Washington University, alongside the state departments of Enterprise Services, Corrections, Transportation, and Social and Health Services. Most of that work came as a subcontractor, and apprentices show up on the jobs. The state insures the business under building wiring and floodlight installation, with a permanent shop and drafting staff, and the crew runs in the 31 to 50 range. The state lists Kenneth, Brian, Todd, Patrick and Catherine Priddy as principals since 2011. Pick Electric fits commercial and industrial jobs best: tenant build-outs, new construction, standby power, low-voltage, security and access control, and building controls that tie lighting and HVAC into one system. The company also claims ongoing maintenance for office buildings, including infrared testing and voltage and amperage recording to catch problems before they fail. Residential service is on the list, but a homeowner wanting one new fixture or a few swapped lights will likely find a smaller shop a better match for the size of the job. Before electrical work starts, get the scope in writing: which circuits, panels or systems are included and who pulls the permit with the City of Spokane or the county. Ask how drywall cuts and patching are handled and whether cleanup includes hauling off old wire and fixtures. Older houses on the South Hill or in Browne's Addition often hide surprises behind the plaster, so ask how change orders get priced and approved before anyone opens a wall. Finally, ask what the warranty covers on labor versus parts, and for how long.