From a dead plug to a full pot light retrofit. Same crew, same standard.
Tap a job. I will tell you what is actually involved, what I check while I am in there, and what it costs when I can post a number honestly.
A light, a fan, a dead plug, a breaker that keeps tripping, a smoke alarm chain that chirps at 2am.
What is involvedPull the device, look at what is actually behind it, replace it with something that will not need me again next year.
What I check while I am in therePanel torque, grounding at the box, and whether the last guy backstabbed the connections instead of using the screws.
How longMost of these are done inside an hour, in one visit.
$180 to come out, then $120 per fixture plus materialEvery visit starts at the $180 service call. That covers the trip and the first hour. Each fixture swapped on top of that is $120 plus the material. Final number comes from the walkdown, and it is the number I hold to.
LED pot lights cut into a house built before anyone thought about where a can light would go.
What is involvedLayout on the floor first, then cut, then wire. In an older house the ceiling decides the layout, not the drawing.
What I check firstAttic access, insulation contact rating on the housing, and whether the switch loop even has a neutral in it.
The honest partA retrofit is not a new build. What is above the ceiling changes the price, so I price it after I look at it.
$100 per lightFinal number comes from the walkdown, and it is the number I hold to.
Old toggles out, Decora in. Dimmers that match the bulbs you already own instead of buzzing at them.
What is involvedDevice by device, room by room, with the plates sitting flat against the wall when I leave.
What I check firstDimmer compatibility with your actual bulbs, and box fill, because a modern device in a 1960s box is tighter than people expect.
Worth knowingIf you are changing a room of switches anyway, that is the cheapest moment to add a smart switch. Not before, not after.
$45 per deviceFinal number comes from the walkdown, and it is the number I hold to.
Stove, dryer, hot tub, the garage fridge that trips every time the furnace kicks on.
What is involvedFind it before replacing anything. Most dead circuits are one bad connection, not a bad breaker.
What I check firstThe load on the circuit against what the panel can actually carry, then every device on the run, not just the one that failed.
Posted numbersHot Tub 240V wiring from $650. Sub panel from $1,400. Panel upgrade from $2,200.
AppliancesDryers, washers, dishwashers, fridges and ranges get their own walkthrough, including the honest repair or replace call and where my licence stops. See the appliance repair page.
Service Call $180If the fix runs longer than the hour, you get the number before I start, not after.
Tell me what it is doing and I will tell you what it usually is
Ten things Edmonton houses actually do. Tap the one that sounds like yours and you get the likely cause, what I do about it, the starting number, and whether it is a permit job. Nothing is sent anywhere and there is no form in here.
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Service calls start at $180
Permit
Install work is permitted and inspected. Repairs usually are not.
Every job gets a fixed number in writing before I start, and free quotes on anything larger than a service call. Master Electrician, licence #13824, 14 years on the tools.
Master Electrician 1382414 years on the tools. I am the one who shows up.
Home Depot Local ProI take electrical leads through their Local Pro program.
No subcontractorsFive person crew. My name is on the invoice.
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In-house crew, no subs
What Edmonton customers say
Real reviews from real service calls.
Every quote below is verbatim from our Google Business Profile. On time, clean work, no runaround. Click through to verify any review yourself.
Dmitry showed up on time, tracked down the problem quickly, and got everything working exactly the way it should be. He took the time to answer all of our questions and explained the fix without any of the usual contractor runaround. It’s hard to find tradesmen who show up, do clean work, and actually know their stuff inside and out. Honest guys, great service, and zero BS.
Arttus
Edmonton, AB
Google review
June 2026
Dmitry was extremely knowledgeable and held a high level of professionalism. He is extremely well versed and was able to answer any question I had. The work was amazing and high quality. It’s clear he takes great pride in what he does and I would highly recommend to anyone in need of any solar/electrical work done!
Danielle Johnston
Edmonton, AB
Google review
2026
Straight Pricing
What Electrical Work Actually Costs
Real starting prices, not “call for a quote.” Every job gets a fixed number in writing before we start.
Service Call
$180
Diagnose, repair, or make a fix that day. Trip + first hour.
For garages, shops, basements. Right-sized to your load.
Panel Upgrade
$2,200+
100A to 200A service, new breakers, permit + inspection.
Free quotes on anything larger. No obligation, no upsell.
Full Electrical Services
Every Electrical Job, Big or Small
Panel upgrades and replacements. Plug and outlet swaps. LED retrofits. Hot tub and 240V circuits. Service entrance upgrades. Troubleshooting flickering lights, dead outlets, tripped breakers. Basement development. Smart home wiring. All done to Alberta Electrical Code.
Every job is permitted and inspected. We back our electrical labour with a 1-year workmanship warranty (solar installs carry our 5-year workmanship warranty) and you get the permit card and inspection report when we are done. Two owners. In-house crew. No subcontractors.
Before & After
A panel job and a pot light job, before and after
Drag the handle to see the before and after on real jobs we have done.
Panel Upgrade, Edmonton
BeforeAfter
Pot Lights, Edmonton
BeforeAfter
Our Work
Real Electrical Jobs Across Edmonton
What We Handle
Every electrical service we offer, in one list
A sample of what we do for homeowners and builders across Edmonton and Alberta.
Service Calls
Tripped breakers, dead outlets, flickering lights, or anything that stops working. We diagnose and fix it fast.
Panel Upgrades and Replacements
Older 100-amp panels, fuse boxes, or panels that can no longer support your home's load. We upgrade and replace to current code.
Sub-Panel Installations
Garages, shops, suites, and additions that need their own distribution panel fed from the main. Sized and positioned right the first time.
Dedicated Circuits
Ranges, dryers, air conditioners, and other high-draw appliances need their own circuit. We run it clean, label it, and get it inspected.
Hot Tub and 240V Spa Wiring
Dedicated 240V circuits, GFCI breaker protection, and weatherproof disconnect installation for hot tubs, swim spas, and outdoor equipment.
Whole-Home Surge Protection
A panel-mounted surge protector guards every circuit in your house from voltage spikes. One device, installed at the main panel, that protects everything plugged in.
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LED Pot Lights and Lighting Retrofits
Pot light installations, switching from fluorescent to LED, under-cabinet lighting, and full interior lighting upgrades from fixture to switch.
Smart Home Devices
Smart doorbells, video doorbell wiring, smart switches, thermostats, and home automation rough-in. Properly installed and connected to your panel.
New Builds and Basement Development
Full rough-in wiring for new construction, basement suites, and additions. Permitted and inspected from start to finish.
Service Entrance Upgrades
Bringing the service from the street into your home up to current standards, including meter base replacements and main disconnect work.
Troubleshooting and Safety Inspections
If something does not look right or feel right, we will find it. Older homes, pre-purchase inspections, and post-renovation safety checks.
Commercial Fit-Outs
Hotels, perimeter lighting, exterior accent lighting, and commercial tenant improvements. We have completed work in hospitality, retail, and multi-unit properties across Alberta.
Warehouse LED Retrofits
Large-scale LED swap-outs in warehouses and industrial facilities. High-bay fixture replacement, driver upgrades, and control wiring. We have done big retro swaps and kept the facility running throughout.
Plugs, Outlets and Receptacles
Swapping out old plugs, adding new outlets, GFCI protection in kitchens and bathrooms, or dedicated 240V circuits for appliances.
The ecosystem advantage
The same Master Electrician who wires a 9.56 kW array changes your dead plug
Most outfits run a service van and an energy crew that never speak. Mine is one crew, so a service call is also a free look at everything you might want later.
1You call about one thingA dead circuit, a tripping breaker, a light that has to go.
2The panel gets read anywayWhile I am in there I read the load, the torque and the space you have left.
3You hear it that dayIf the panel will not carry an EV charger or a hot tub, you find out on the spot, with a number.
4Same crew does the restEV charger, panel upgrade, pot lights, smart switches, battery, solar. No handoff, no salesperson.
Why that matters on a $180 service call
The same hands do the advanced work. My own roof has been on record since September 2022. 31,581 kWh across 47 months on record, best month 1,358 kWh in July 2026, and a power bill that has come back negative. That is the standard the small jobs get held to as well.
Solar is not worth your money on every house. I will tell you that.
Bad roof orientation
Heavy shade
A roof with three years left
Or a roof that needs replacing in three years and it is not worth your money yet.
If your roof does work, the numbers are better than most people think. Run your own address through the calculator before anyone books you a sales appointment. Run the solar calculator on your address.
Asked every week
The questions I get on the phone before anyone books
Real answers, the same ones I give on the phone. Tap a question.
Why does my breaker keep tripping?
A breaker that trips is doing its job. It is telling you the circuit is carrying more than it should, or something on it has failed. The usual causes I find are too much load on one kitchen circuit, a failed appliance pulling current it should not, or a loose connection heating up inside a box. Replacing the breaker without finding the cause just moves the problem.
What does an electrician charge for a service call in Edmonton?
Mine is $180 and that covers the trip and the first hour of diagnosis. If the repair takes longer than that hour, I give you the number before I start. You will not get an invoice with a surprise on it.
Can you put pot lights in a house with no attic access?
Usually yes, but it changes the job. With no attic to work from, the wiring gets fished through the ceiling from below and the layout has to follow the joists rather than the drawing. That is why I look at the ceiling before I price it instead of quoting per light over the phone.
Why do my LED lights flicker on a dimmer?
Almost always a dimmer that was built for incandescent bulbs and is now running LEDs. The minimum load is wrong for the fixture. The fix is a dimmer rated for the LED load you actually have, and sometimes a different bulb. It is not the wiring in the wall.
My plug is dead but the breaker has not tripped. What is it?
Check for a tripped GFCI somewhere else first, often in a bathroom or the garage, because a string of plugs can sit downstream of one. After that, the most common cause I find is a backstabbed connection that has worked loose behind a receptacle further up the circuit.
Do I need a permit for electrical work in Edmonton?
Work that changes the wiring needs a permit, and I pull it. Swapping a light for a light generally does not. When you are not sure, ask me before the work, not after, because an inspection on unpermitted work is a much more expensive conversation.
Do you work on older Edmonton homes with aluminum branch wiring?
Yes. Aluminum needs the right connectors and the right torque, and it needs every device on the circuit looked at rather than just the one that failed. If a house has it, I tell you what I find and what it will take, in writing.
How fast can you come out?
Same day when I have a truck free, and I say so honestly when I do not. You get a real answer on the phone from the Master Electrician, not a booking window from a call centre.
Will you try to sell me solar while you are here?
No. Solar is on my list because I install it, not because every house should have it. If your roof or your consumption does not suit it, I will tell you that and go back to the job you called me for.
Do you do maintenance for landlords and property managers?
Yes, and repeat work is most of what the service side does. Same Master Electrician every visit, photos with the invoice, and a written note of anything I saw that will need attention later so you can budget for it.
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Need Any Electrical Work Done?
Panel upgrades, plugs, LEDs, hot tubs, service calls. We serve Edmonton and all of Alberta. Licensed, permitted, done right.
The owner runs the same system on his own Edmonton roof, live since 2022 with zero panels down. Come climb the ladder and inspect it yourself before you decide anything. No pressure, no obligation.
