Service & Panel Upgrades
Out of breaker space or stuck on an old 100A service? We upgrade services to 200A, 400A, and up to 800A, and add second or third meters for suites and home offices — permits and BC Hydro coordination included.
Residential & Commercial Electricians
No hidden fees.
No hidden fees.
No missed appointments.
No surprises.
Approach Electrical Contracting does the job the way it should be done — upfront pricing agreed before work starts, crews that show up when they say they will, and clean, code-compliant work across Victoria and the West Shore.
5.0 · 46 Google reviews
Licensed & insured
Union contractor
200–800A service upgrades
EVEMS for condos & parkades
Permits & inspections handled
Open 7 days, 7am–7pm
Why people call us
The usual contractor headaches — handled differently
Most complaints about electricians aren't about the electrical work. They're about price, communication, and follow-through. Here's how each one is dealt with at Approach.
Vague pricing
A rough number up front, then a bigger one on the invoice.
Written, itemized quotesLabour, materials, and any possible extras are spelled out before we start — and the price we quote is the price you pay.
Poor communication
No updates, unanswered calls, and no idea what's happening with your job.
You always know where things standClear explanations of the work, honest timelines, and updates as the job progresses — by phone or email, whichever suits you.
Missed deadlines
Projects drift, trades don't show, and your schedule pays for it.
Realistic dates, keptWe book work we can actually staff, show up on the day agreed, and flag anything that changes as soon as we know.
Cut corners
Cheap materials and sloppy work that become safety hazards — and rework bills — later.
Certified materials, inspected workPermits pulled, inspections passed, and installations built to the Canadian Electrical Code — no shortcuts inside your walls.
What we do
Electrical services
From a single hot tub circuit to a full commercial fit-out — if it needs power, we can design it, permit it, and install it.
EV Chargers & EVEMS
Home chargers installed properly the first time — load calculations, permits, and rebate paperwork support. For condos and apartment parkades, ask us about EV energy management systems (EVEMS) that let a whole building charge without a service upgrade.
Backup Generators
When BC Hydro goes down, your lights don't have to. We install standby generators with automatic transfer switches sized to your home — from essentials-only to whole-house coverage.
Kitchen Renovations & Lighting
Renovations are a big part of what we do. We rough-in and finish kitchen remodels of every size — dedicated appliance circuits, under-cabinet and recessed lighting, islands, and code-required GFCI protection.
Fire Alarm & Detection
New fire alarm systems for commercial and residential buildings, alterations to existing systems, and ongoing maintenance — wired, tested, and documented so your building stays compliant.
Knob & Tube Abatement
Older Victoria homes are full of it — and insurers don't like it. Our crew has deep experience removing knob-and-tube and rewiring to modern code, with the documentation your insurance company wants.
Hot Tubs & Spas
Safe, reliable, discreet hot tub wiring — dedicated circuits, GFCI protection, and proper bonding, run neatly so the only thing you notice is the tub.
Commercial & Tenant Improvements
Qualified commercial electricians for tenant improvements, new construction, and fit-outs — plus electrical planning reports and panel work for stratas and property managers, and BC Hydro lighting efficiency upgrades.
Outdoor Lighting
Professional exterior lighting for ambience, security, and curb appeal — pathway and landscape lighting, soffit pots, and motion-activated security lights, all on clean, weather-tight installs.
Also on the truck
- Troubleshooting & repairs
- Aluminum wiring remediation
- Heat pump circuits
- Smoke & CO detector upgrades
- Lighting upgrades & LED retrofits
- New construction wiring
- Suite & sub-panel installs
- Electrical planning reports for stratas
How it works
Three steps, no runaround
Every job — a service call or a full build — follows the same simple path.
01
Free consultation
Send a booking request or call. We'll talk through the job, look at the site if needed, and tell you honestly what it involves.
02
Detailed quote
You get a written quote with the scope, labour, and materials broken down — the full price up front, not an estimate that grows legs.
03
Clear agreement, then work
Approve the quote and we schedule the crew. Permits, inspections, and cleanup are on us — the job isn't done until you're satisfied.
Why Approach
A small local crew that treats your job like the only one on the board
Approach Electrical Contracting is a Victoria-area electrical contractor handling residential and commercial work — renovations, tenant improvements, new construction, service upgrades, and the specialty work bigger shops pass on, like knob-and-tube removal and condo EV charging systems.
Because the crew is small, the person who quotes your job is connected to the people who do it. That means one point of contact, honest advice about what you do (and don't) need, and workmanship we'd put our name on — because we do, on every panel we label.
- Upfront, itemized pricing on every quote — no allowances that balloon later.
- Permits pulled and inspections passed as a standard part of the job.
- Strata & property-manager friendly — panel replacements, meter work, and electrical planning reports.
- 5.0 stars across 46 Google reviews — earned one finished job at a time.
Book a visit
Request a booking
Tell us what you need and when suits you. Requests go straight to Slade, who confirms every booking personally — you'll hear back with a confirmed time, usually the same business day.
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