Short answer: a licensed electrician in Kelowna costs $125/hour + GST at Pfitztech in 2026. We book work in fixed blocks so you know the labour cost before we arrive: a 2-hour service call is $185.50, a half day (4 hours) is $500, and a full day (8 hours) is $1,000 — plus materials and GST. Multi-day projects run $1,000 per day.
Most companies make you phone around to get even that much. Here are our actual 2026 rates, published, so you can budget before you call anyone.
Pfitztech’s 2026 electrical rates (Kelowna & area)
| Service | Rate (2026) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly labour | $125/hr + GST | Licensed, FSR-certified contractor |
| Service call (2-hour block) | $185.50 + GST | Troubleshooting, small repairs, fixture or receptacle swaps |
| Half day (4-hour block) | $500 + GST | Bigger repairs, multiple small jobs bundled together |
| Full day (8-hour block) | $1,000 + GST | Renovation wiring, larger installs; multi-day = $1,000/day |
| Attic / premium-access work | $156.25/hr + GST | Crawlspaces and attics take longer — priced honestly up front |
| Hot tub & specialty wiring | $150/hr + GST | Typical tie-in is a half day ($600); disconnect swap is a service call ($225) |
Materials are billed at supply cost + GST/PST. Electrical permits and inspection go through Technical Safety BC — we pull the permit and handle the inspection on permitted work.
How much do electricians charge per hour in BC?
Across BC, licensed electricians typically charge in the $100–$150/hour range in 2026, with service-call minimums between $150 and $250. Kelowna sits in the middle of that band. Anyone dramatically cheaper is usually unlicensed, uninsured, or planning to make it up somewhere else on the invoice. Ask any electrician for their FSR (Field Safety Representative) certification and whether the work will be permitted through Technical Safety BC — those two questions filter out most of the horror stories.
Why we quote from photos (and why it saves you money)
For most jobs we don’t need to visit your home to give you a number — and you don’t need to pay for the drive time. Text or email us a few photos of your panel, the room, or the thing that’s not working, and we’ll usually have a ballpark back to you the same day. Larger projects (roughly $2,000+ or more than two days of work) get a proper site visit.
What changes the price in an older home
On renovations and older Kelowna homes we quote a ballpark range rather than a firm number, because what’s behind the drywall decides the price: aluminum wiring, buried junction boxes, knob-and-tube remnants, or a panel with no spare capacity. We tell you the range up front, and firm it up once the walls are open or after a site visit — no surprise invoices.
Get your ballpark today
Send photos through our contact page or call/text (250) 575-5721. You’ll usually have a ballpark the same day — and you’ll know the labour cost before anyone’s truck leaves the shop.