Electricians in Burnaby
3 electrical contractors listed for Burnaby in the Vancouver Construction Network directory, what the common jobs cost here, and who issues the permit. Reviewed 2026-09-26.
Get Quotes in BurnabyBurnaby has two electrical worlds. The post-war and 1960s to 1970s houses across Burnaby Heights, Capitol Hill, Lougheed and the south slope carry aluminum branch wiring and Federal Pioneer Stab-Lok panels more often than almost anywhere in the region, and a large share of them now have secondary suites whose circuits were never properly separated. The Metrotown and Brentwood towers, meanwhile, are strata high-rises with 60 to 100 amp in-suite panels, electrical rooms the council controls, and parkades where EV charging is the question of the decade.
So the work here is aluminum remediation for insurance, Stab-Lok replacement, suite circuit separation and 200 amp upgrades on the house side, and in-suite panel swaps, induction-range load calculations and metered EV stalls on the strata side.
Electricians listed for Burnaby
From the Vancouver Construction Network directory. Confirm each contractor's Technical Safety BC licence and WorkSafeBC coverage yourself before hiring; a listing is not a credential.
- Trigger Electric Owner-managed listing
24/7 Emergency Service · Electrical Panel Upgrade · Solar Panel Installation · EV Charger Installation
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Home Rewiring · Electrical Upgrades · Residential Electrical · Commercial Electrical
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Home Rewiring · Electrical Upgrades · Panel Installation · Lighting Solutions
Established 1956
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What the common jobs cost in Burnaby
| Job | Typical range here | Full guide |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum wiring remediation, typical house | $2,500 to $8,000 by device count, with an insurer's letter | Aluminum Wiring Remediation Cost |
| Stab-Lok panel replacement | $1,800 to $3,500; $3,500 to $7,000 if the service goes to 200A at the same time | Electrical Panel Upgrade Cost |
| Unpermitted suite brought up to code electrically | $4,000 to $12,000 | Outlet, Switch and Dedicated Circuit Costs |
| Metered EV stall in a Metrotown or Brentwood parkade | $2,500 to $8,000 per stall under an EV-ready plan | Strata and Condo Electrical Work Cost |
Permits and inspections in Burnaby
Burnaby runs its own electrical permit and inspection program through the City of Burnaby's building department, separate from Technical Safety BC. Any new circuit, panel change, charger or rewiring is permitted and inspected by the City, and the completed inspection is the record an insurer or a buyer's inspector asks for.
Neighbourhoods covered: Metrotown, Brentwood, Burnaby Heights, Capitol Hill, Lougheed, Edmonds, Deer Lake, South Slope.
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Common questions in Burnaby
Does Burnaby use Technical Safety BC for electrical permits?
No. Burnaby runs its own electrical permit and inspection program. Your contractor pulls the permit from the City of Burnaby and the City's inspector signs off.
My 1970 Burnaby house has aluminum wiring, do I need a rewire?
Rarely. Remediation with approved connectors and CO/ALR devices, inspected and documented, is what most insurers accept.