Your electrician in construction, from first plans to final inspection
Builders, developers and owner-builders bring us in to handle the electrical side of new homes, additions and commercial projects. We plan around your schedule and the other trades, then take the work from rough-in to a closed permit.
Townside Electric
Licensed electricians
Where we fit on your construction project
Whether you are a builder, a developer or building your own home, electrical work runs through every stage of the job. We plan our part around your schedule and the trades already on site.
New homes
We plan the service size, panel location, circuits and lighting for new houses, then wire them from rough-in through to the final inspection.
Commercial and mixed-use builds
For commercial shells, tenant spaces and mixed-use buildings, we work from your drawings and equipment specs to plan power, lighting and distribution.
Additions and major renovations
Adding a floor, a suite or an extension? We check whether the existing service can carry the extra load and plan new wiring that ties in properly.
Bring the electrician in early
Electrical decisions made late in a build are harder and costlier to change. Talking to us while the plans are still on paper helps keep the job moving once crews are on site.
Plan the service before you pour
Service size, meter location and conduit routes can affect the foundation and framing. We review the plans early so the electrical layout is ready when the site is.
Fewer surprises at inspection
We file the permit, book the rough-in and final inspections and keep the work ready for each one. The permit office depends on your city, and we know who to deal with.
Work alongside your other trades
We coordinate with your site super or general contractor around framing, insulation, drywall and mechanical work, so the rough-in happens at the right time.
How we do it
Every build is different, but the electrical side usually follows these stages.
Review the drawings
Send us your plans, schedule and any equipment or appliance specs. We review the electrical scope and ask our questions early.
Price and plan
We quote from the drawings and agree on the schedule, site access and who is responsible for each item.
Permits and utility
We apply for the electrical permit and help coordinate the service connection with the utility.
Rough-in wiring
Once framing is ready, we run the wiring, boxes and conduit, plus temporary power if it is part of our scope.
Inspection and finishing
After the rough-in inspection, we return once the walls are finished to install devices, fixtures and panels.
Final and handover
We test the system, pass the final inspection and hand over the closed permit and a labelled panel.
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 an electrician in construction
These answers help builders and owners plan the electrical side of a construction project.
Yes. We can work as the electrical trade on your project, taking direction from your site super and coordinating with the other trades on site.
Yes. If you are managing your own build, we can handle the electrical scope and explain where our work fits into your schedule and inspections.
As early as you can, ideally while the drawings are being finalised. Service size, panel location and conduit routes affect other parts of the build, and they are easier to settle on paper.
Yes. 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, book the inspections and give you the closed permit at the end.
Yes. On projects with engineered drawings, we work from the design and raise questions with your engineer or designer when something needs clarifying.
Yes. We can plan EV charger circuits or EV-ready wiring during construction so charging is simple to add later. Let us know your plans before rough-in.
Yes. We handle electrical work for commercial builds and tenant spaces as well as new homes and additions.
We are based in Delta and work across Metro Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, including Richmond, Surrey, Langley and Vancouver. Send us the site address and schedule so we can check availability.
Send us the plans for your next build
Share your drawings, site address and schedule. We will review the electrical scope and get back to you with a quote.