Updated: May 22, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
1262 E SMITH RD, Bellingham, WA, 98226
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Lightning Electric Inc
Lightning Electric Inc, 1262 E Smith Rd, Bellingham, WA (Owned by: Van Diest, Ronald (Aka Rob) D) holds a Electrical Contractor, General license and 2 other licenses according to the Tukwila license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 108 ranks in the top 5% of 128,670 Washington licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Lightning Electric Inc, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
Lightning Electric Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (603) 544-8110
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Address: 1262 E SMITH RD, Bellingham, WA 98226
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Lightning Electric Inc Bellingham
Quality
108
95th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Lightning Electric Inc has a BuildZoom score of 108, which places them above 95% of 128,670 contractors in Washington.
Activity
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16 projects
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2025 |
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19 projects
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2024 |
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22 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Lightning Electric Inc has worked on at least
57.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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10 projects
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New Constructions |
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3 projects
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Home Additions |
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52 projects
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Electrical projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Lightning Electric Inc mostly works on
electrical project
and new construction
projects.
Pricing
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42 projects
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< $5k |
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6 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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4 projects
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$20k-$50k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $1,200. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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For more details about their pricing, check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work.
Building Permits by Lightning Electric Inc
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Replacing existing driveway lights with new led down lightin
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
ELE2025-0068
Status:
final
Fee:
$690
Permit Type:
Pay online
Building Type:
N/A
Installing pvc conduit and gfci and power to future gate
Valuation:
$2,500
Permit #:
ELE2025-0966
Status:
final
Fee:
$165
Permit Type:
Pay online
Building Type:
N/A
Disconnecting then reconnecting a bad outdoor heat pump
Valuation:
$1,200
Permit #:
ELE2025-0805
Status:
final
Fee:
$113
Permit Type:
Pay online
Building Type:
N/A
Disconnecting old furnace and reconnecting new furnace
Valuation:
$500
Permit #:
ELE2024-3259
Status:
final
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Installing electrical for (2) mini split for office
Valuation:
$3,400
Permit #:
ELE2024-3170
Status:
final
Fee:
$201
Permit Type:
Pay online
Building Type:
N/A
Retro garage lights to bypass ballast led lamps
Valuation:
$450
Permit #:
ELE2025-0567
Status:
final
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install a gfci outlet for a toilet seat bidet
Valuation:
$650
Permit #:
ELE2025-0216
Status:
final
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Installing 8 led lights in storage area
Valuation:
$3,995
Permit #:
ELE2025-0866
Status:
final
Fee:
$225
Permit Type:
Pay online
Building Type:
N/A
Install 60-amp circuit for pottery kiln
Valuation:
$1,200
Permit #:
ELE2025-0568
Status:
final
Fee:
$113
Permit Type:
Pay online
Building Type:
N/A
Installing new circuit for coffee station
Valuation:
$600
Permit #:
ELE2025-0006
Status:
final
Fee:
$105
Permit Type:
Pay online
Building Type:
N/A
Installing 120-volt outlet circuits for new pottery wheels t
Valuation:
$2,200
Permit #:
ELE2024-3158
Status:
final
Fee:
$153
Permit Type:
Pay online
Building Type:
N/A
Adding circuit for new heat pump
Valuation:
$800
Permit #:
ELE2025-0227
Status:
final
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Hooking up a fire panel
Valuation:
$420
Permit #:
ELE2025-0161
Status:
final
Fee:
$105
Permit Type:
Pay online
Building Type:
N/A
Relocating exterior light and install new lights under cover
Valuation:
$1,625
Permit #:
ELE2023-1108
Status:
final
Fee:
$130
Permit Type:
Pay online
Building Type:
N/A
Repairing existing non-working warehouse lights with led lam
Valuation:
$2,000
Permit #:
ELE2023-0986
Status:
final
Fee:
$145
Permit Type:
Pay online
Building Type:
N/A
Install 50 amp outlet for boat shore power in boat house
Valuation:
$800
Permit #:
ELE2023-0383
Status:
final
Fee:
$105
Permit Type:
Pay online
Building Type:
N/A
Replacing existing fire alarm panel hooking up 120 volt
Valuation:
$600
Permit #:
ELE2023-0354
Status:
final
Fee:
$105
Permit Type:
Pay online
Building Type:
N/A
Replacing like for like dehumidifier and condensing unit
Valuation:
$1,200
Permit #:
ELE2025-1862
Status:
final
Fee:
$113
Permit Type:
Pay online
Building Type:
N/A
Installing an outlet lights and light switch in storage
Valuation:
$990
Permit #:
ELE2025-1157
Status:
final
Fee:
$105
Permit Type:
Pay online
Building Type:
N/A
Installing circuit for furnace and sump pump
Valuation:
$1,200
Permit #:
ELE2023-0970
Status:
final
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Lightning Electric Inc License info
License Not Verified
| License # | LIGHTEI959QC |
| Status | Active |
| City | Tukwila |
| Type | Electrical Contractor, General |
| Class | Corporation |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of November, 2025. Check the current license status of Lightning Electric Inc with the The City of Tukwila, WA
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Verified License
| License # | LIGHTEI959QC |
| Status | Active |
| State | Washington |
| Type | Electrical Contractor, Electrical Contractor |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.
Verify this license's status for Lightning Electric Inc at the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.
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Inactive License
| License # | LIGHTEI959QC |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Marysville |
| Type | Contractor |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- According to the The City of Marysville, Washington, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed. If this is your business, please update your license status.
Check this license's status for Lightning Electric Inc at the The City of Marysville, Washington.
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108
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Cbic |
| Bond Value | $4,000 |
554
Permits
- Building permit records show that Lightning Electric Inc has worked on 554 permitted projects.
Lightning Electric Inc Employees
AS
Angela Strotz
Vice President
RD
Ronald (Aka Rob) Van Diest
President
RD
Ronald Van Diest
Treasurer
VD
Van Diest, Ronald (Aka Rob) D
Owner
VD
Van Diest, Ronald D
President
VR
Van Diest, Ronald R
Treasurer
VR
Vandiest, Ronald R
Agent