Electrician in Burnaby, BC
Burnaby is the second-largest electrical market we serve, ranging from post-war bungalows in Burnaby Heights and East Burnaby to dense mixed-use towers around Metrotown, Brentwood, and Lougheed. Strata work and tenant-improvement projects are a bigger share of our Burnaby workload than in any other municipality.
Services we offer in Burnaby
- Residential ElectricalComplete home electrical services from panel upgrades to custom lighting design
- Commercial ElectricalProfessional electrical solutions for offices, retail spaces, and commercial buildings
- Lighting & Design ServicesDesign-driven lighting solutions that transform spaces — residential and commercial
- EV Charger InstallationLevel 2 home and commercial EV charger installation — panel assessment, dedicated circuit, and charger setup
- Panel UpgradesElectrical panel upgrades from 100A to 200A+ — safe, code-compliant, and future-ready
- Smart Home & AutomationSmart home wiring, automation systems, and security — designed for how you actually live
- Solar Panel InstallationGrid-tied residential and commercial solar PV systems with battery and EV-charger integration
- Backup Generator InstallationStandby and portable backup generators with automatic transfer switches for residential and commercial properties
- Custom Home ElectricalFull electrical design and rough-in for new custom homes — coordinated with architects, builders, and trades
- Low Voltage, Data + Security CamerasStructured cabling, security cameras, access control, and low-voltage systems for homes and commercial properties
- Commercial Tenant ImprovementElectrical scope for office, retail, and restaurant TI projects — coordinated with your GC and on schedule
Burnaby-specific notes
Typical panel era
Burnaby's housing stock skews newer than Vancouver's: many homes were built in the 1960s–1980s on 100A panels, with 200A becoming standard from the 1990s onward. Strata townhomes and condos around Metrotown and Brentwood often have shared service with sub-panels per unit, which changes the EV-charger conversation.
Permit office
Permits for residential and commercial electrical work in Burnaby are issued through Technical Safety BC. Service-entrance work that touches the exterior or structure also requires a City of Burnaby building permit, which we coordinate.
Response window
Same-day or next-day site visits across Burnaby from our Richmond shop. Typical drive time 25–40 minutes.
Neighborhoods we cover
Burnaby Heights, Brentwood, Metrotown, Lougheed, Edmonds, Burnaby North, East Burnaby, Capitol Hill, Deer Lake.
FAQ for Burnaby homeowners
Do you serve Metrotown, Brentwood, and Lougheed? +
Yes. We do regular work across all three town centres — both single-family in surrounding neighborhoods and tenant-improvement / fit-out work in the mixed-use towers and retail podiums.
My home was built in the 1970s. What panel size is typical? +
1970s Burnaby homes were typically built with 100A panels. Many are still on the original panel, which is generally adequate for everyday loads but tight when adding an EV charger plus a heat pump or induction range. We can do a load calculation to confirm before quoting.
How long does it take to get to me from your Richmond shop? +
Typical drive from Richmond to Burnaby is 25–40 minutes depending on bridge and tunnel traffic. We schedule efficiently to keep response windows tight.
Do you handle Burnaby strata electrical work? +
Yes. We handle strata-side common-property work as well as in-suite work for individual unit owners. EV charger installs in strata buildings often involve coordination with the strata council, sub-panel sizing in the unit, and sometimes a shared-service load study — we can lead all of that.
Are there Burnaby-specific quirks I should know about? +
Strata density is the big one. A high share of Burnaby housing is in strata buildings (townhomes around Edmonds, towers around Metrotown/Brentwood/Lougheed). EV chargers and any service-affecting work in strata buildings need council approval and often a documented electrical assessment. We supply both.
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