Common jobs in Saanich
Panel upgrades, EV chargers, heat pumps and suites.
Panel upgrades
Many Saanich homes still have 100A panels or older brands like Federal Pioneer. Adding a heat pump, EV charger or suite often means upgrading to 200A first. We coordinate with BC Hydro.
View service ElectrificationEV chargers & heat pump circuits
Level 2 chargers and heat pump circuits in Cordova Bay, Broadmead and across Saanich. The load calculation tells us if your service can carry both.
View service Suites & serviceSecondary suite wiring & repairs
Many owners in Gordon Head and Royal Oak are finishing basements as suites. We wire suites to code and handle general repairs.
View serviceSaanich houses and their panels
Much of Saanich was built between the 1960s and 1980s. Wiring from that era is usually sound, but some 1970s homes have aluminum branch wiring that needs checking. The original 100-amp services are now 40 to 60 years old. Add a heat pump and an EV, and the old service often can't carry the load, so many projects start with a panel upgrade.
Every job that needs a permit gets one, and we book the inspection. For EV chargers, we help with the rebate paperwork. We handle the electrical side of heat pump installs (the circuit, disconnect and panel capacity) and work with your heating contractor.
Saanich neighbourhoods we serve
Saanich questions
Sometimes. With a load-management device, a 100A service can often take one of them. For both, you'll usually need 200A. We run the load calculation and quote both options.
Separate kitchen and laundry circuits, interconnected smoke/CO alarms, enough panel capacity, and often a sub-panel. We wire to the BC Electrical Code under a Technical Safety BC permit so it passes inspection.
Federal Pioneer/FPE Stab-Lok and some other older panels have known breaker failures, and some insurers surcharge or decline them. Send us a photo and we'll tell you what you have.
Urgent problem? Call us and we'll get someone out as soon as we can. For other bookings, we'll get back to you to confirm a time, and members get priority scheduling.
Book an electrician in Saanich
Panel, heat pump, EV charger or suite. Book online and we'll scope the job.
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