Electrical Receptacles
Safe and proper electrical connections for appliances like dishwashers, refrigerators, washers, and dryers with our professional wiring, grounding, and protection measures.
Are you seeking residential electrical services to support your home improvement projects? From power upgrades and inspections to EV charger installations, our licensed electricians will ensure your home’s electrical systems are safe and tailored to meet all your electrical needs.
Home Renovations
Embarking on a home renovation can be exciting but overwhelming, especially when it comes to integrating advanced electrical systems. Our licensed electricians offer expert guidance for complex wiring, energy-efficient improvements, and smart home technologies. We go beyond mere installations; we design electrical plans specific to your renovation needs, ensuring compliance with local codes and safety standards. Here’s how we can assist:
Hot tub/Spa Installations
Enhance your outdoor space with professional electrical solutions for hot tubs and saunas.
Kitchen Remodelling
From stylish lighting fixtures to appliance upgrades, we’ll electrify your kitchen makeover.
Bathroom/Ensuite Remodelling
Upgrade your bathrooms with superior lighting, in-floor heating, and more.
Ventilation
Improve air quality with advanced ventilation solutions.
Basement Renovations
Turn your basement into a functional space with the right electrical setup for home theaters or offices.
Rental Suites
Leverage BC’s Secondary Suite Incentive Program for rental suite installations that attract tenants.
See if you’re eligible for the program, click here.
Lighting
Take control of your property’s lighting ambiance and energy usage with our customizable lighting design options, including dimmer switches, smart lighting systems, and more.
Heating & Cooling
Upgrading your heating and cooling system? Proper electrical infrastructure is crucial. Our electricians are experts in equipping your home with modern HVAC systems, ensuring efficient operation and energy savings:
Our Services
Expert Electrical Assessment
Before installation, we conduct a thorough evaluation of your existing electrical system to determine if upgrades or changes are necessary to support your new HVAC equipment. This includes detailed load calculations to ensure that your electrical panel and circuits can handle the increased demand.
Permit Procurement and Compliance
Navigating the complexities of building codes and permits can be challenging. Our team handles all aspects of compliance. From acquiring the necessary permits to ensuring that all installations meet local electrical codes and regulations.
Professional Installation Services
We don’t just stop at assessing and preparing your electrical systems. Our experts also manage the complete installation process. From wiring your new heat pump or air conditioning unit to integrating it with your home’s existing electrical system. This ensures that all components work seamlessly together for optimal performance.
Maintenance and Emergency Repairs
To keep your HVAC system running efficiently and safely, we provide ongoing maintenance services. Moreover, our team can assist with emergency repairs, solving issues quickly to maintain your system’s reliability and your home’s comfort.
Smart Home Integration
As technology advances, integrating HVAC systems with smart home technology is becoming increasingly popular. We can help connect your heating and cooling systems to smart thermostats and other devices. We also help enable automatic adjustments and energy savings.
Electrical Safety Inspections
Regular inspections are vital for ensuring the safety and efficiency of your electrical and HVAC systems. Our comprehensive inspection services help identify potential issues before they become major problems, providing peace of mind and saving you money in the long run.
EV Charging
Considering an EV charger for your home? Our comprehensive services include everything from securing permits to choosing the right charger, ensuring a smooth installation:
Electrical Permits
Our licensed electricians can obtain electrical permits for EV charger installations, ensuring compliance with local regulations and safety standards.
Service Upgrades
Upgrade your service to support the power demands of an EV charger.
EV Chargers
Choose the best charger for your needs and let us handle the installation.
Power-Switching Devices
Optimize your energy usage with smart charging solutions.
Electrical Repairs and Upgrade
Ensure your home is safe with our top-notch electrical repair and upgrade services. Whether it’s outdated wiring or a panel upgrade, our team is ready to tackle any challenge, 24/7.
Wiring
Upgrade outdated systems to meet current safety standards
Electrical Panels
Enhance your home’s power capacity with a panel upgrade.
Click here to learn more about our electrical repairs and upgrade services.
Home Inspections
From pre-purchase evaluations to renovations, our inspections provide a detailed overview of your home’s electrical systems, helping you make informed decisions and ensuring compliance with all regulations.
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CONTACT US TODAY
At Houle, we’re committed to delivering exceptional electrical services tailored to your unique needs. Contact us today for all your electrical needs! Contact us today for all your electrical needs!
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LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR NEXT PROJECT.
Are you a strata or property manager, business owner, or homeowner? The demand for electric vehicle (EV) charging is on the rise and now is the perfect time to get your property EV Ready by expanding your EV charging infrastructure. The Province of BC is moving forward with its zero-emission vehicle targets and as of October 31st, 2023, it has approved another $6.59M in funding to re-open the CleanBC Go Electric EV Charger Rebate Program for Homes and Workplaces.
What does this mean? Whether you’re thinking of starting the planning process to upgrade your property, or your building is already approved for EV charger installation, there are BC Hydro EV charger rebates available to help you save up to 50-75% of the costs, while funding lasts.
How it Works
MULTI-UNIT HOMES (APARTMENT, CONDO & TOWNHOME COMPLEXES)
EV Ready Plan
If your complex is not already pre-approved by BC Hydro for EV charger installation, you will need an EV Ready Plan. This is a professional document for your building to make at least one parking space per residential unit EV Ready, which includes the electrical infrastructure to support EV chargers.
If your plan is completed by a licensed electrical contractor or electrical engineer, you could receive a rebate of up to 75% of the costs of creating the plan, to a maximum of $3,000. Note that an EV Ready Plan is simply a starting point and does not require you to move forward with installation.
EV INFRASTRUCTURE
Once your EV Ready Plan is complete and approved, you can proceed with the installation of electrical infrastructure to support EV chargers. This could include electrical service upgrades, wiring, and civil works. While funding lasts, you could receive a rebate of up to 50% of the installation costs, to a maximum of $600 per parking stall, and a project maximum of $120,000. Note: while having the right electrical infrastructure is critical to being EV Ready, EV charging devices can be installed later.
EV CHARGER INSTALLATION
Once the electrical infrastructure is in place, you’ll be ready for EV charger installation. You could receive a rebate of up to 50% of the costs, up to a maximum of $1,400 per charger to purchase and install Level 2 networked EV chargers, to a maximum of $14,000.
Standalone EV Charging Stations
For standalone EV chargers at workplaces (for employee use) and multi-unit homes, BC Hydro is offering rebates of up to 50% of costs up to a maximum of $2,000 per charger to purchase and install eligible Level 2 networked EV chargers, to a maximum of $14,000. The building must be pre-approved.
Single-Family Homes
Owners or residents of single-family homes, row homes, or duplexes that purchase and install an eligible Level 2 EV charger could receive a rebate of up to 50% of costs, to a maximum of $350. BC Hydro is also offering incentives of up to $250 for single-family home customers who install eligible EV chargers, and power management rebates for installing power-switching devices.
Why Upgrade Now?
- Take advantage of BC Hydro EV charger rebates and incentive programs before they run out
- Make your property ready for the rising demand for electric vehicles
- Attract eco-conscious residents, employees, and customers looking for EV charging capabilities
- Make your property ready to meet future regulatory requirements
- Increase your property value with the presence of EV chargers
- Increase revenue generation through visitor charging stalls
- Support sustainability and protect the environment through reduced emissions
EV Rebate Summary
EV Ready Plan
save up to 75%
($3,000 MAx)
When working with a licensed electrical contractor.
infrastructure
save up to 50%
($120k MAx)
On electrical work required to support EV charging.
charger install
save up to 50%
($1,400 MAx)
Per Level 2 charger, to a max. of $14,000.
Standalone charger
Save up to 50% costs, to a maximum of $2,000 per charger
For multi-unit homes & workplaces.
Single-Family Homes
save up to 50%
($350 max)
Save an additional $250 on eligible smart EV chargers, and, ask us about rebates for
installing power-switching devices.
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READY FOR THE NEXT STEP?
As a licensed electrical contractor, working in Vancouver and across BC, we can help with all your EV charging needs and help maximize your eligibility for EV charger rebates. From developing EV Ready plans and pulling electrical permits to installing electrical infrastructure, EV chargers, and power-switching devices for homes, our EV charger installers and certified electricians have you covered. From residential to commercial properties, we’ll ensure that your project meets all regulatory requirements. To start your EV Ready Plan, you can request a service or call us at 1.844.GO.HOULE.
Click here for more info on the CleanBC Go Electric EV Charger Rebate Program.
