Electricians in Vancouver
24 electrical contractors listed for Vancouver in the Vancouver Construction Network directory, what the common jobs cost here, and who issues the permit. Reviewed 2026-09-26.
Get Quotes in VancouverVancouver's housing is the oldest and most varied in the region, and that decides what electricians here spend their days on. Pre-1950 character homes in Kitsilano, Mount Pleasant, Grandview, Dunbar and Kerrisdale still carry live knob-and-tube behind newer outlets and 60 amp fuse services, which is where insurers draw the line. Vancouver Specials and the post-war stock across the East Side often have 100 amp panels that were fine in 1975 and cannot take a heat pump, an induction range and a Level 2 charger together. Laneway houses and legal suites add sub-panels and feeder runs, and the Downtown, West End and Yaletown towers put most of the city's households on small in-suite panels fed from an electrical room, where every change goes through a strata council.
The jobs that come up most in Vancouver are 200 amp service upgrades, knob-and-tube removal to satisfy an insurer, EV charger circuits to detached garages and laneway lots, and strata in-suite work. The City's electrical inspectors want to see the rough-in before the walls close, and the City's own permit fees sit at the higher end of the region.
Electricians listed for Vancouver
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.
- Amor Energy Corporation Owner-managed listing
EV Charger Integration · Electrical Installation · Electrical Panel Upgrade · Solar Panel Installation
- Cong Electric Ltd Owner-managed listing
24/7 Emergency Service · Electrical Installation · Electrical Panel Upgrade · Electrical Supply
- Finely Tuned Technologies Owner-managed listing
Access Control Systems
- Fromme Electric Owner-managed listing
- Influx Electric Owner-managed listing
Electrical Repair · Electrical Panel Upgrade · Electrical Installation · Network Wiring
Established 2022
- Ioniq electrical corp Owner-managed listing
Electrical Installation · Electrical Panel Upgrade · Electrical Repair · EV Charger Installation
- Knowledge Hvac & Refrigeration Ltd Owner-managed listing
Electrical Panel Upgrade · Electrical Installation · AC Repair · AC Installation
Established 2019
- LGD Electric Owner-managed listing
- Mid-Knight Electrical LTD. Owner-managed listing
24/7 Emergency Service · Electrical Panel Upgrade · Electrical Installation · Electrical Repair
- Nelcan Electric Ltd Owner-managed listing
Electrical Installation · EV Charger Installation · Lighting Installation · Lighting Supply
Established 2007
- Paramount Automation Owner-managed listing
- supertech systems Owner-managed listing
Access Control Systems · CCTV & Security Cameras
- The Wire Guys Electrical Ltd Owner-managed listing
24/7 Emergency Service · Electrical Panel Upgrade · Electrical Repair · Electrical Installation
Established 2020
- ZEUS ELECTRIC & CONTROLS INC. Owner-managed listing
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24/7 Emergency Electrical · Home Backup Generators · EV Charger Installation · Electrical Upgrades
Established 1993
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Solar Panel Installation · EV Charger Wiring · Panel Upgrades · Lighting Upgrades
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Residential Electrical · Commercial Electrical · Electrical Installations · Panel Upgrades
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Solar Panel Installation · LED Lighting · Commercial Electrical · Residential Electrical
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Residential Electrical · Electrical Repairs · Lighting Installation · Panel Upgrades
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Residential Electrical · Commercial Electrical · Electrical Repairs · Panel Upgrades
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EV Charger Installation · Residential Electrical · Commercial Electrical · Electrical Upgrades
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Emergency Electrical Service · Panel Upgrades · EV Charger Installation · Residential Electrical
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Residential Electrical · Commercial Electrical · EV Charger Installation · Electrical Panel Upgrades
Established 2007
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Residential Electrical · Commercial Electrical · Electrical Troubleshooting · Panel Upgrades
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What the common jobs cost in Vancouver
| Job | Typical range here | Full guide |
|---|---|---|
| 200A service upgrade | $3,500 to $7,000; the City's permit fee and older masts on the West Side push toward the top | Electrical Panel Upgrade Cost |
| Knob-and-tube rewire, 2,000 square feet | $12,000 to $30,000, plaster and lath at the top of the band | Knob-and-Tube Rewiring Cost |
| Level 2 charger to a detached garage or laneway lot | $2,500 to $4,000 with trenching | EV Charger Installation Cost |
| In-suite panel replacement in a tower | $1,800 to $3,500, plus council approval | Strata and Condo Electrical Work Cost |
Permits and inspections in Vancouver
The City of Vancouver runs its own electrical permit and inspection program through its building department, so a permit for a panel change, a new circuit, an EV charger or rewiring is pulled from the City, not from Technical Safety BC. Homeowner permits are available for work on your own principal residence; everything else goes under a licensed contractor's licence.
Neighbourhoods covered: Kitsilano, Mount Pleasant, Grandview-Woodland, Dunbar, Kerrisdale, Marpole, Commercial Drive, West End, Yaletown, East Vancouver.
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Common questions in Vancouver
Who inspects electrical work in Vancouver?
The City of Vancouver's own electrical inspectors. The permit comes from the City, and the inspector sees the rough-in and the finished work.
Does my Kitsilano house have to be fully rewired for insurance?
Usually the insurer wants live knob-and-tube gone. A partial rewire that removes it from the loaded circuits, with a contractor's letter after inspection, satisfies many insurers; ask your broker which document they want.