Residential Electrician
Why Choose Our Residential Electricians
Flexible Scheduling Whether or not you are an existing customer, you can rely on our experienced team of electricians available on flexible scheduling. Our certified electricians in Vancouver can accommodate you at your convenience — mornings, afternoons, or when it works best for your household. No matter what you need, Kato Electrical has you covered.
Licensed and Insured Every electrician on our team holds the required certifications through Technical Safety BC. We carry full liability insurance — in fact, Kato Electrical holds a $5M liability insurance certificate, more than double the industry standard. From electrical repairs and installations to upgrade work, our team handles a wide range of residential electrical work using top-quality parts and products that come with manufacturer warranties.
Emergency Electrical Services We take care of your electrical emergency quickly. Our professional team of technicians and experts can handle all kinds of urgent situations — from underground service faults to emergency home repairs. When safety is at stake, we respond promptly.
Award-Winning Service Recognized as the Top Electrical Contractor in Vancouver from 2020 through 2025, Kato Electrical also maintains an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and is a member of the Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) and the Building Owners and Managers Association of BC (BOMA).
Transparent Pricing We provide detailed, upfront quotes before any work begins. No hidden fees, no surprise charges. You know exactly what your project will cost before we start.
Your Trusted Partner for Residential Electrical
Do you need wire installation or LED light installation services for your new Vancouver home? Call us today. You can rely on our electricians for quality workmanship on every project.
Kato Electrical handles electrical work for new and older residential homes as well as multi-family units. Our team works closely with general contractors and home builders to deliver exceptional customer satisfaction on projects of all sizes.
If you are looking for an honest, reliable, and safe electrical contractor, we are ready to serve you. You will receive award-winning, safe service at reasonable rates.
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What Type of Homes Do We Serve?
Vancouver's housing stock is diverse, and each property type comes with unique electrical challenges. Our residential electricians have experience working on:
Single-Family Homes — From Vancouver Specials and character homes to new custom builds, including full rewiring of older properties and modern smart-home installations in new construction.
Multi-Family & Townhouses — Electrical upgrades, common-area lighting, and EV Ready Plans for strata complexes.
Estates & Luxury Properties — Advanced lighting design, whole-home automation, generator systems, and high-amperage service upgrades.
Vacation & Rental Properties — Safety inspections, code compliance upgrades, and reliable electrical systems for short-term and long-term rentals.
Laneway Houses & Secondary Suites — Dedicated electrical panels, separate metering, and code-compliant wiring for Vancouver's growing laneway and secondary suite housing.
Vancouver Residential Electricians You Can Trust
Your concern for quality, safety, and satisfaction is our top priority.
Kato Electrical is a licensed and insured residential electrical contractor serving homeowners across Vancouver and the Greater Vancouver area. Awarded the Top Electrical Contractor in Vancouver from 2020 through 2025, we are widely trusted as one of the most dependable electrical contractors Vancouver homeowners rely on for safe, professional electrical solutions.
We understand that inviting an electrician into your home requires trust. That is why we put forth every effort to treat your home as if it were our own — with care, respect, and attention to detail on every project, large or small.
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Residential Electrical Services in Vancouver
Whether you are looking to upgrade your electrical panel, improve security lighting, or install new lights in your landscape, our team operates among the leading electrical contractors vancouver residents rely on for dependable service.
When it comes to residential electrical services, we have built our reputation as trusted electrical contractors vancouver property owners depend on across Greater Vancouver.. As residential electricians in Vancouver, our comprehensive residential work covers all kinds of electrical services, electrical systems, and repairs.
Home Electrical Services We Provide
Kato Electrical employs specialized, competent electricians and support staff who are professionally licensed and trained in all aspects of residential electrical work. This guarantees exceptional service as well as a knowledgeable and friendly presence to help answer any questions or concerns from our customers.
Our professional and highly trained electricians in Vancouver ensure that your electrical project is always completed to your satisfaction.
Electrical Panel & Service Upgrades If your Vancouver home has an outdated 60-amp or 100-amp panel, it likely cannot safely support modern electrical demands. Our electricians handle panel and service upgrades — from straightforward breaker panel replacements to full 200-amp service upgrades — including all permits and Technical Safety BC inspections.
Knob & Tube and Aluminum Rewiring Many of Vancouver's character homes and pre-war residences still have knob-and-tube wiring or aluminum branch wiring. Both present safety concerns and can affect your home insurance. We specialize in complete rewiring to bring older homes up to current BC Electrical Code standards.
EV Charger Installation We specialize in EV charger installations for Vancouver homes. Whether you need a Level 2 charger in your garage or a multi-unit EV Ready Plan for your condo or townhouse complex, our team handles everything from panel assessment to final commissioning — including BC Hydro rebate paperwork.
Lighting Design, Installation & Retrofits As a leading electrical contractor in Vancouver, we set the standard in both outdoor and indoor lighting design and installation. Our team specializes in ambient lighting, LED landscape lighting, tray lighting, rope lighting, recessed lighting, chandelier and pendant fixture installations. We also perform lighting retrofits and LED upgrades that may qualify for BC Hydro energy-efficiency rebates.
Home Automation & Smart Systems From smart switches and dimmers to whole-home control systems, our electricians install and configure home automation solutions that make your Vancouver home more convenient, energy-efficient, and secure.
Smoke & CO Detector Installation Hardwired, interconnected smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are required by BC Building Code. We install, replace, and maintain detector systems to keep your family safe.
Electrical Renovations Planning a kitchen remodel, bathroom renovation, or basement suite conversion? Our electrical renovation specialists work closely with general contractors and home builders to plan and execute all electrical aspects of your project — from initial electrical planning reports to final inspection.
Hot Tub & Pool Wiring Dedicated circuits, GFCI protection, and proper bonding are essential for safe outdoor electrical installations. Our electricians handle all hot tub and pool wiring to meet code requirements.
Generators Power outages in Vancouver can last hours or even days during winter storms. We install whole-home standby generators with automatic transfer switches so your home stays powered when the grid goes down.
Heat Pump Electrical Installation Heat pumps require dedicated circuits and adequate panel capacity. Our electricians provide all the electrical work needed for heat pump installations, including panel upgrades when necessary, and can help you take advantage of BC Hydro and CleanBC rebate programs.
Electrical Heating From baseboard heater installation and repair to thermostat upgrades, our team handles all electrical heating needs for Vancouver homes.
Bathroom & Ceiling Fan Installation Proper venting and electrical connections are critical for exhaust fans and decorative ceiling fans. We handle all bathroom and ceiling fan installations safely and to code.
Troubleshooting & Repair Flickering lights, tripping breakers, dead outlets, burning smells — our electricians diagnose and resolve all types of electrical faults through expert troubleshooting and repair.
Circuit Breakers, Fuses & Safety Switches We replace outdated fuse panels, install arc-fault and ground-fault protection, and upgrade circuit breakers and safety switches to meet current code.
Insurance Electrical Inspections Many insurance providers require electrical inspections for older Vancouver homes before issuing or renewing coverage. We provide comprehensive inspection reports that satisfy insurer requirements.
Thermal Imaging Our thermal imaging services use infrared technology to detect hot spots, loose connections, and overloaded circuits behind walls — without any invasive demolition.
Vancouver Areas We Serve
Our residential electricians provide services across all Vancouver neighborhoods, including Kitsilano, Kerrisdale, Dunbar, Point Grey, West End, Gastown, Mount Pleasant, Main Street, Commercial Drive, Hastings-Sunrise, Grandview-Woodland, Riley Park, Cambie, Oakridge, Marpole, Sunset, Victoria-Fraserview, Killarney, Renfrew-Collingwood, and Shaughnessy.
We also serve communities across the Lower Mainland, including Burnaby, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, New Westminster, Richmond, Surrey, Delta, Maple Ridge, Squamish, and Whistler.
