Electrician Vancouver : Expert Electrical Services for Homes and Businesses

Absolutely. We design and install Level-2 charging stations for homes, townhomes, and small commercial sites across the Lower Mainland (including Burnaby and Surrey). Our licensed technicians complete load calculations, check fault current and bonding, and pull the necessary permits so everything meets local safety and building code requirements. We can also rough-in conduit for future EVs, advise on panel upgrades, and set up smart scheduling for efficient energy use. When we’re done, you’ll have a clean install, labeled breakers, and a brief walk-through of how everything works.

They protect against different risks. A breaker trips on overloads or short circuits to limit fault current and prevent property damage. A whole-home surge protector clamps down voltage spikes from lightning or grid events that can fry electronics and lighting controls. An RCD/GFCI looks for tiny imbalances in current and trips quickly to protect people from shock—key for bathrooms, kitchens, garages, and outdoor EV receptacles. Ideally, your system has all three working together and tested as part of regular electrical safety maintenance.

We layer bright but controlled LED lamp fixtures with motion and dusk-to-dawn sensors, aiming light where it matters—entry doors, paths, and blind corners—while avoiding glare into neighbors’ windows. Good security lighting combines color temperature, beam spread, and mounting height so cameras see clearly and shadows are minimized. We specify durable, weather-sealed fixtures and map switching so you can override sensors when needed. The end result: better safety and efficient energy use every night.

Yes—we offer on-call emergency service throughout the Lower Mainland. If you smell burning, hear popping at a panel, or lose power to critical loads like a freezer, standby generator, or heat pump, call us and stay clear of the equipment. We’ll guide you through immediate safety steps (like switching off a suspect breaker) and dispatch a tech to diagnose and stabilize the situation. After repairs, we’ll explain what failed, why it happened, and how to prevent a repeat.

We size the generator to your real-world priorities—heating, refrigeration, medical devices, Wi-Fi/office, or security lighting—and design a safe transfer solution that won’t back-feed the grid. Our team handles permits, gas or propane coordination, and verifies grounding and fault current/clearance times. We also integrate load-shedding so the generator isn’t overloaded and walk you through simple weekly test routines. Done right, a standby system protects comfort and prevents property damage during storms.

Early—ideally at schematic design. Getting us in at the start lets us plan clean panel locations, future-proof conduit for electric vehicle charging and Solar System readiness, dedicated circuits for a heat pump, and low-voltage pre-wire for cameras and security lighting. We’ll coordinate with your builder so penetrations, framing, and insulation play nicely with wiring and efficient energy use goals. Early planning saves change orders and makes the home feel effortlessly functional on day one.

Safety is baked into every visit. We use lockout/tagout, verify absence of voltage, and follow written occupational health and safety procedures for ladders, confined spaces, and energized work. GFCI/RCD protection, proper PPE, and tidy site management keep both our crew and your family safe. We document permits and tests, label circuits, and debrief you on any safety concerns before we leave.

Treat it as urgent. Switch off the affected circuit or the main breaker if you’re unsure which circuit is involved, keep clear of the panel, and call our emergency service line. Do not ignore overheating smells—arcing can escalate quickly and cause property damage. We’ll arrive with the right test gear to find the loose connection, overloaded neutral, failing dimmer, or other cause, and we’ll give you a clear fix and prevention plan.

Yes—through thoughtful load calculations and smart controls. We may recommend a panel upgrade, a subpanel, or a load-management device that temporarily pauses EV charging when the heat pump ramps up, then resumes automatically. For Solar System tie-ins, we confirm busbar ratings, breaker placement, and utility interconnection rules so the system stays within safety margins. The goal is seamless comfort and efficient energy use without nuisance trips.

Clear communication and tidy work. You’ll get options explained in plain language, transparent pricing, and photos of completed work in case you ever need them for insurance or resale. We schedule around your day, respect your home, and stand behind the job with documented test results and warranties. Whether it’s a late-night emergency service call or a planned lighting upgrade in Burnaby or Surrey, you’ll feel cared for from the first hello to the final walkthrough.