Licensed Electrical Services in Greater Vancouver

From a tripped breaker to a full panel upgrade, electrical work in your home or business requires a licensed electrician — not a handyman or a YouTube tutorial. Faulty electrical work is the leading cause of residential fires in Canada. Main Drain Mechanical employs licensed electricians who pull permits, complete the work to BC Electrical Code standards, and have every job inspected and signed off by the BC Safety Authority.

We handle residential and light commercial electrical work throughout Greater Vancouver, with same-day availability for urgent situations and competitive flat-rate pricing on all standard jobs. Whether you are upgrading an outdated panel, adding circuits for a renovation, or installing EV charging at home, our electricians get the job done safely and to code.

Electrical Services We Provide

Panel Upgrades

Older 100-amp panels can't handle modern electrical loads. We upgrade to 200-amp service for EV chargers, hot tubs, and smart home systems.

EV Charger Installation

We install Level 2 EV chargers for all major vehicle brands, including load management systems for multi-unit buildings.

Whole-Home Rewiring

Knob-and-tube or aluminum wiring is a fire risk. We rewire homes to modern standards with minimal disruption to your walls.

  • Electrical panel upgrades — replace 60-amp or 100-amp fuse panels with modern 200-amp breaker panels to support modern appliance loads, EV chargers, and home additions
  • EV charger installation — Level 2 EV charger (240V) installed at your home garage or strata parking stall, including panel capacity assessment and BC Hydro rebate documentation
  • New circuit installation — dedicated circuits for kitchen appliances, hot tubs, workshops, home offices, and outbuildings run properly from panel to device
  • Outlet and switch installation — additional outlets added throughout the home, GFCI outlets in kitchens and bathrooms, USB outlets, and smart switches installed to code
  • Lighting installation and upgrades — pot light installation, under-cabinet lighting, exterior lighting, LED retrofits, and dimmer switch upgrades
  • Electrical safety inspections — full home electrical inspection with written report; ideal for home purchases, insurance renewals, and older homes with aluminum wiring
  • Aluminum wiring remediation — older homes in Greater Vancouver often have aluminum branch wiring; we install CO/ALR devices at every outlet and switch to eliminate the fire risk
  • Hot tub and spa wiring — 240V disconnect and dedicated circuit installed to CSA and BC Electrical Code requirements for outdoor hot tubs and swim spas
  • Generator hookup and transfer switches — interlock kits and manual transfer switches installed so a portable generator can safely power your home during outages
  • Commercial electrical service — tenant improvements, lighting upgrades, panel replacements, and new circuits for offices, retail spaces, and light industrial facilities

When to Call an Electrician Immediately

Electrical Services We Provide

  • Panel upgrades & subpanels
  • EV charger installation
  • Outdoor & landscape lighting
  • Smoke & CO detector wiring
  • Kitchen & bathroom circuits
  • Solar system integration

Some electrical problems can wait for a scheduled appointment. Others are urgent and require immediate attention to prevent fire or electrocution. Call us right away if you experience any of the following:

  • Breakers that trip repeatedly — a breaker that keeps tripping is telling you something is drawing too much current; do not just keep resetting it
  • Burning smell or scorch marks near outlets, panels, or switches — this is a fire hazard; shut off the breaker and call immediately
  • Flickering or dimming lights throughout the home (not just one fixture) — often indicates a loose main connection or failing utility service drop
  • Outlets or switches that feel warm to the touch — indicates a wiring problem or overloaded circuit
  • Buzzing or crackling sounds from walls or the electrical panel
  • Sparks when plugging in devices
  • Power outage affecting only your home while neighbours have power

Permits and Inspections — Included on Every Job

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Every electrical job we complete includes the permit application, the work, and the BC Safety Authority inspection. We do not cut corners by skipping permits to save money up front — unpermitted electrical work voids your home insurance, creates liability issues when you sell, and most importantly, puts your family at risk. Our pricing includes permits because permits are not optional.

Serving Greater Vancouver with Licensed Electricians

Electrical Problems We Solve

Tripping Breakers

Breakers that trip repeatedly signal overloaded circuits or a failing breaker. We diagnose the root cause and add capacity where needed.

Flickering Lights

Flickering across multiple rooms often points to a loose main connection or failing panel. This is a fire hazard — don't ignore it.

No EV Charger Capacity

Many older homes need a panel upgrade or load management system before an EV charger can be installed. We assess and install in one visit.

Outdated Wiring

Homes built before 1970 often have aluminum or knob-and-tube wiring that fails modern safety standards. We rewire safely and code-compliantly.

Our electrical crews serve Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, New Westminster, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Delta, Coquitlam, and Port Moody. Urgent electrical calls are dispatched same-day. For planned work, we offer free on-site estimates with no obligation. Call (778) 239-9199 or request a quote online.