A licensed BC electrician for your home, business or strata
Electrical work in British Columbia comes with its own permits, inspections and utility steps. Townside Electric is a licensed electrical contractor based in Delta, and we handle those steps for you on every job.
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What a BC electrician should handle for you
Hiring a licensed BC electrician means the person doing the work also knows the local rules. Here is what that looks like in practice.
A licensed electrical contractor
Electrical contractors in BC are licensed through Technical Safety BC. It is worth asking any electrician for their licence details before work starts, and we are happy to share ours.
Permits for your city
Vancouver runs its own electrical permits, while Technical Safety BC covers much of the rest of the Lower Mainland. We file with the right office and book the inspections.
Utility coordination
Service upgrades and new connections often involve the utility, which is BC Hydro for most of the Lower Mainland. We help coordinate disconnects, reconnects and service changes.
Why hire a licensed BC electrician
Electrical work done without a licence or a permit can cause trouble later with insurance, inspections or selling your home. Using a licensed contractor keeps the work inspected and your records clean.
Work that is ready for inspection
We plan each job around the inspection it needs, so the work is ready when the inspector visits and you finish with a closed permit.
Records you can rely on
A closed permit and a clearly labelled panel help when you sell, renovate or talk to your insurer.
One call for most electrical work
From a new circuit or panel upgrade to EV charging and strata projects, we handle a wide range of electrical work for homes and businesses.
How we do it
Here is how working with us usually goes, whatever the size of the job.
Tell us about the job
Call or send a message with your address, the type of property and what you need done.
Get a clear quote
We look at the work, explain what is involved and give you a price before anything starts.
Plan permits and access
We confirm which permits apply, who issues them and any utility steps the job needs.
Book a date
We agree on a start date and let you know about any planned power interruptions.
Do the work
Our licensed electricians complete the agreed work and test everything we touched.
Inspection and handover
We arrange the inspection when needed and walk you through the finished work.
Why choose Townside?
You should feel comfortable with the people working on your property and understand what you are paying for.
You get a clear plan before work starts
We talk through what you need and explain the work in plain language. You can ask questions and review the quote before you decide.
Your work is in licensed hands
Our electricians check the existing setup and test the work we complete. We include the permit and inspection needs in your plan.
We plan around your space
We agree on access and any planned power shutdowns with you. When the work is finished, we clean the work area and show you what has changed.
Local help
across the Lower Mainland
We help homeowners and businesses in Delta and nearby communities. Choose your area to find out more about our local electrical services.
Questions about hiring a BC electrician
Answers to common questions about licensing, permits and the areas we cover.
Yes. Townside Electric is a licensed electrical contractor in British Columbia, and we are licensed, bonded and insured on every job.
We are based in Delta and work across Metro Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, including Ladner, Tsawwassen, Richmond, Surrey, White Rock, Langley, Burnaby and Vancouver. If your property is outside these areas, call us and we will let you know if we can help.
It depends on the city. Vancouver issues its own electrical permits, and Technical Safety BC covers much of the rest of the Lower Mainland. We file with the right office for your address.
Many electrical jobs do, including new circuits, panel changes and service upgrades. The rules depend on the job and the city, so we confirm what applies before we start.
Yes. When a job needs a disconnect, reconnect or service change, we coordinate with BC Hydro or the local utility as part of the work.
Yes. We work with strata councils and property managers on maintenance, planning reports, operating permits and EV charging.
Yes. We install Level 2 chargers for houses, townhouses and condos, and we handle the permit for the installation.
Call us at 778-200-7051 or request a quote online. Tell us about the property and the work you need, and we will take it from there.
Talk to a licensed BC electrician
Tell us about your property and the work you have in mind. We will explain the steps, the permits and the price before anything starts.