Can you price match?
We don’t compete with unlicensed or underinsured work — but we offer competitive, transparent pricing from certified professionals.How long does it take to get a quote?
Typically same day with photos, or within 24 hours for more detailed requests.Do you accept credit cards?
Yes — credit card, debit, e-transfer, and business accounts available.Are you licensed and insured?
Yes — fully licensed, bonded, and insured for residential, commercial, and multi-unit properties.Do you offer emergency services?
Yes, depending on availability and severity of the issue.Do you handle permits?
Yes — we take care of all Technical Safety BC permits and inspections.Can you do work after 4pm or on weekends?
Yes, but after-hours rates apply. We will notify you upfront before booking.What information should I include when contacting you?
Photos, brand/model numbers, panel location, and details about the issue help speed up the process.Is there a charge for coming to my home or business?
We offer transparent rates with no surprises. We’ll always tell you ahead of time if a diagnostic fee applies.Do you offer estimates before coming out?
Yes — send photos or a description and we can often provide a ballpark range before the visit.How soon can I get an appointment?
Most service calls can be booked within the same week, and urgent calls often sooner.What areas do you service?
We serve Kelowna, West Kelowna, Lake Country, Peachland, Vernon, Penticton, and the greater Okanagan region.How much does it cost to hire an electrician?
In the BC Okanagan Electricians must be insured, licenced and bonded before they can do any work on someones home or business. This protects the consumer from any damages such as fires and life threatening electrical shock. An electrician makes between $25-$35 per hour but to hire one that is legally allowed to work on a privately owned building would cost $60-$100 per hour. Electrical Contractors usually have a minimum call out rate of 2 hours. The reason for a minimum call out rate is because of travel times and supplies. An electrician may only be at your place for 20-30 min but he probably drove across town and had to visit the suppliers for the materials to get the job done. Electrical Contractors usually charge between $75-95 per hour. The reason it seems high is because electrical work is a regulated industry. Electrical Contractors must have a $10 000CDN Bond, liability insurance, contractor licence and permit before they can make any changes to electrical in a clients home. A certified electrician is not legally allowed to work on a clients home without liability insurance. If they did something wrong and the house burned down or someone was seriously electrocuted the insurance company would not cover the claim. The electrician without insurance could be personally sued for damages.What do electricians do?
Electricians learn about how electricity works and how to make it safe from the general public. During the electrical apprenticeship, apprentices learn how to install, maintain and troubleshoot electrical circuits. Experienced electricians also learn about other building systems during their career such as data networking cabling and emergency systems.How to fix aluminum wiring
Always hire an experienced electrical contractor to work on aluminum wiring.Do I need to replace aluminum wiring
You don’t have to replace aluminum wiring. If properly treated by an experienced licensed electrical contractor the aluminum wiring is safe. With proper sizing and treatment aluminum wiring is still used in electrical installations today. There is a minimum safe size of aluminum wiring electricians are allowed to install for branch circuits.What does it cost to replace aluminum wiring
It would cost between $10 000-$12000CDN to replace the wiring in 1000-1500sqft house. It may cost more than wiring an entire home from the beginning because the electrician would have to pull out all old wiring and replace it with new copper wires.Is it unsafe to have aluminum wiring
It is not unsafe to have aluminum wiring as long as proper maintenance is done to prevent arcing and corrosion. An experienced electrical contractor should be hired to inspect and make any adjustments to aged aluminum wiring.What is the cost of wiring a house
A Rancher style home between 1000-1500sqft would cost approximately $8 000 -$12 000 CDN for minimum electrical code rules. Approximately $3500-$5000 per 1000 sqft in addition for larger homesDoes my house have aluminum wiring.
An easy way to check if you have aluminum wiring in your house is to have an electrician do an inspection on your electrical panel. All wiring stems from the buildings electrical panel.What causes electrical fires.
Electrical fires can be caused Do-it-yourself handyman with the lack of electrical training to make it safe. Electrical fires can also be caused by improper or insufficient maintenance on aluminum wiring. The biggest cause of electrical fires is loose connections.Do I need to upgrade my electrical panel
The amount of electrical power that you use during the day may surprise you. Calculating the maximum power is more complicated than just adding up the breakers in the panel. There are certain electrical loads that only run for an hour a day and others that run more often. Electrical appliances that can be calculated at 100% are heating loads such as hot tub, baseboard heaters and electrical range. Heaters and Air conditioning units should not be calculated together because it is highly unlikely you will be using them at the same time.What is the cost of upgrading an electrical panel board
The cost of upgrading an electrical service up to 200Amp is between $2500-$5000 CDN. Factors that can make an installation more expensive are location and barriers that can obstruct an easy installation.Still have a question?
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