Updated: May 26, 2026
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Address
828 Poplar Pl S, Seattle, WA, 98144
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SME (Steve Marvich Electric) Inc of Seattle was founded in 1972 and has expanded over the decades into a multi-million dollar company who services primarily Seattle and surrounding areas, but is licensed in multiple states. Commercial, industrial and residential electricians, SME Inc. of Seattle brings a high level of knowledge, competence, ingenuity and skill to each project.
Whether we are working on a design build, TI or remodel, our licensed, bonded and insured electricians, design engineers and service department are here to provide you exceptional service and results. We place a high priority on safety and customer satisfaction. For local electrical service, with nearly 50 years of experience, trust SME Inc of Seattle for your next electrical project.
Subsidiaries - additional services provided solar and wind, fire alarm and security systems:
NW Wind & Solar 206-587-6527 http://www.nwwindandsolar.com/
Pacific Fire & Security 206-957-0907 http://www.pacificfiresecurity.com/
From BuildZoom: SME Inc of Seattle, 828 Poplar Pl S, Seattle, WA holds a license and 5 other licenses according to the Washington license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 101 ranks in the top 12% of 128,670 Washington licensed contractors.
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SME Inc of Seattle Services
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1200 stewart street installing fire alarm system with voice evacuation for new apartment building which includes water tank monitoring and annunciation. providing fireman's control of stair and elevator pressurization and smoke control panel for galleria
Valuation:
$286,000
Permit #:
6772496-EL
Status:
issued
Fee:
$49,493
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Commercial
Virtuoso remove existing fixtures and replace with new led fixtures and relocate existing circuitry to new locations 10-17-18 dwr - plan review waved however project is required to meet the 2015 energy code for lighting and receptacles
Valuation:
$295,000
Permit #:
6693761-EL
Status:
complete
Fee:
$4,165
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Commercial
707 terry ave westbank frye towers installing a new fire alarm system in a multiple tower high rise project. this is a joint venture with sme inc and siemens industry
Valuation:
$240,000
Permit #:
6761319-EL
Status:
issued
Fee:
$24,796
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Commercial
Phase 1 phase 1 includes demolish of existing space for tenant improvement upgrade using the existing service. electrical installation includes installing outlets (3) ded. outlets switches floor box remove and relocate 2x4 fixtures and recessed down lights furnish and install (4) new linear fixtures to match existing
Valuation:
$35,000
Permit #:
6773427-EL
Status:
issued
Fee:
$230
Permit Type:
Remodel or repair
Building Type:
Commercial
Addition panel it in it room for server racks addition sub panel p2e on existing panel p2d relocate misc light fixtures to allow for wall re configure in several areas. delete existing lighting in ellipse due to removal of act ceiling. addition new led pendants in ellipse area addition new strip downlights in new 9 wood ceiling element addition new cove lights in new 9-wood ceiling el... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
20 109419 BG
Status:
final
Fee:
$5,172
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
594 kw photovoltaic system installed on roof
Valuation:
$754,834
Permit #:
ELEC-2021-05905
Status:
issued
Fee:
$15,776
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Esterra park block 6b - building b - 2017 nec - 38.00 kw photovoltaic system installed on roof. customer paid for 1 service - new. fire-2021-00915
Valuation:
$94,364
Permit #:
ELEC-2021-01202
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,890
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Type: electrical non residential - enr class: alteration to structure or system, , market ready ti: installing 20 adding or altering branch circuits; 14 receptacles; 6 lighting fixtures; adding less than 100 amps to the service or feeder (including temp services not exceeding 400 amps). (bnr20-01609)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
ENR20-03470
Status:
final
Fee:
$449
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Type: electrical non residential - enr class: replacement, , kg investments: nonresidential repair or replacement project installing light fixture - circuit; receptacle - circuit; switch - circuit; adding less than 100 amps to the service or feeder (including temp services not exceeding 400 amps)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
ENR20-01599
Status:
final
Fee:
$587
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical permit electricl permit for multifamily building. 11/16/20 jk approved plans
Valuation:
$373,118
Permit #:
6807875-EL
Status:
issued
Fee:
$4,834
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Multifamily
1200 stewart all electrical and lighting for building. 10-30-20 dwr approved drawings
Valuation:
$23,000,000
Permit #:
6722573-EL
Status:
triage
Fee:
$60,211
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Commercial
Tv outlets (1) tv outlet s.o.b room (1) outlet in i.t. waiting room from sonic boom room (1) cut in outlet in sonic boom room cap off two connect trac. on middle of 2nd floor. (1) tv outlet in brass monkey room. (wo#41558)
Valuation:
$2,000
Permit #:
6769101-EL
Status:
complete
Fee:
$82
Permit Type:
Remodel or repair
Building Type:
Commercial
Qax electrical multifamily service upgrade to existing building
Valuation:
$434,988
Permit #:
6793835-EL
Status:
issued
Fee:
$5,261
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Multifamily
Beacon view remove existing 1600 amp meter center replace fuse meter main with new fused disconnect replace existing fpe house panels with new panel move existing circuits from fpe load center to new house panel
Valuation:
$130,000
Permit #:
6763067-EL
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,039
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Multifamily
Morgan stanley 29th floor install dedicated outlets quad duplex outlets circuits to and connect exhaust fans furnish and install linear lights and exit signs
Valuation:
$106,194
Permit #:
6768789-EL
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,859
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Commercial
A nonresidential alteration to existing structure project installing {3-automatic transfer switch 1-clothes dryer 1-clothes washer 1-dishwasher 125-egress lighting 3-elevator 4-heat pump 68-exit sign 16-fan 60-feeder 4-small kitchen appliance 1518-light fixtures 258-switches 493-receptacles 1-temporary service 1-generator - outside 300-added or altered branch circuits 2-water heater 3... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
17 109198 BG
Status:
final
Fee:
$37,404
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tommy bahama 5th floor 5th floor expansion work will include branch wiring into existing floor boxes ded. circuits card reader stub ups lighting controls lighting
Valuation:
$82,000
Permit #:
6791724-EL
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,443
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Commercial
H5 chiller extend (2) 3” conduit from 9th floor(existing location) onto roof top and route to final location of chiller. pull (2) sets (times 3 in each conduit) of 250 kcmil from ats ch-2 to chiller #2. provide power connections to chiller #2
Valuation:
$39,366
Permit #:
6760829-EL
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,360
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Commercial
Electrical permit: over the counter
2019-05-15
Mt. baker village 2580 improvements ded. ckts in each unit with (1) 20a micro; 1/3/19 mwb update description of work to (1) 20a ada lift & (1) 20amp sign connection remove (14) dedicated circuits (15-25a) and (14) dedicated circuits (30-50a)
Valuation:
$36,174
Permit #:
6705937-EL
Status:
complete
Fee:
$224
Permit Type:
Remodel or repair
Building Type:
Multifamily
Temp. generator system (1) temporary 500kw generator system. use of generator will be for an overnight 8 hour run due to scl power grid maintenance. per scott lau this will be exempt from plan review 600 amp feeder. generator will run from wednesday 9pm to thursday 5am, only
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
6763189-EL
Status:
complete
Fee:
$239
Permit Type:
Remodel or repair
Building Type:
Commercial
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Verified License
| License # | WASMEINS 066DB |
| Status | Active |
| State | Washington |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | SMEINIS926QG |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Tukwila |
| Type | Construction Contractor, General |
| Class | Corporation |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | SMEINS*066DB |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Marysville |
| Type | Contractor |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | SMEINS*066DB |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Tukwila |
| Type | Electrical Contractor, General |
| Class | Corporation |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | 34280 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Pasco |
| Type | Contr Electrical |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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Inactive License
| License # | SMEINIS926QG |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Washington |
| Type | Construction Contractor, Construction Contractor |
| Business Type | Corporation |
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BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Associated Industries Ins Co I |
| Insured up to | $1,000,000 |
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | American States Insurance Co |
| Bond Value | $12,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | American Fire & Casualty Company |
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Permits
- Building permit records show that SME Inc of Seattle has worked on 2376 permitted projects.