2026 Victoria Electrical service pricing
Transparent Electrician Pricing for Victoria, BC
Looking for clear, upfront pricing from a licensed electrician in Victoria, BC? Below is Grifflyn Electric's complete service catalogue — straightforward pricing for the electrical work we do most, from service calls and 200A panel upgrades to EV charger installations, pot lights, and heavy circuits for hot tubs, saunas, and heat pumps.
Please note: these prices are based on a standard installation. Due to the variability of electrical work, we reserve the right to re-quote any electrical work that goes beyond a standard installation, once our certified electrician has assessed the job on-site.
Grifflyn Electric is a fully licensed BC electrical contractor (TSBC #0209496), $5M insured and bonded, and BBB A+ accredited, with a lifetime workmanship guarantee on every install. We proudly serve homeowners and businesses across Victoria, Saanich, Oak Bay, Esquimalt, Langford, Sidney, Sooke, and Greater Victoria on Vancouver Island. Every price below is for a standard installation and is subject to 5% GST. Level designations (L1 / L2 / L3) reflect installation complexity and are confirmed on-site by your technician.
Last updated September 16, 2026
Calls, Assessments & Repairs
| # | Service | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Diagnose & Minor Repair (No Materials) | $179.00 |
| 02 | Diagnose & Repair L2 (Single Item Visit) | $388.00 |
| ↳ | + (Specialty Product) | Quoted On-Site |
| 03 | Complex Repair L3 / Laundry List Items: Minimum 1/2 Day + Materials | $500.00 |
| ↳ | + (Specialty Product) | Quoted On-Site |
| 04 | L1 Owner Supplied Device Install (Single Item Visit) | $250.00 |
| 05 | Half Day Apprentice (Min 1/2 Day) | $250.00 |
Discounted Same-Visit Add-Ons
| # | Service | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 06 | LED Dimmer | $135.00 |
| 07 | Owner Supplied Device Install (Light, Misc) | $95.00 |
| 08 | New Switch / Plug to Decora | $25.00 |
| 09 | Re-Splice Device | $25.00 |
| 10 | GFCI Receptacle | $179.00 |
| 11 | New Standard Breaker | $135.00 |
| 12 | New Specialty Breaker (Bolt on / >100A) | $269.00 |
| 13 | LED Retrofit Potlight Trim (5yr) | $85.00 |
| 14 | LED Linear Light 4ft (10yr Warranty) | $318.00 |
| 15 | LED Linear Light 8ft (10yr Warranty) | $410.00 |
| 16 | 110 CFM Premium Bathroom Fan Replacement (Panasonic) | $650.00 |
| 17 | New Built-In T-Stat | $135.00 |
| 18 | New Programmable Timer Device (Honeywell) | $179.00 |
| 19 | New In-Floor T-Stat Touchscreen | $450.00 |
| 20 | Motion Switch / Fan Timer | $135.00 |
Permits
| # | Service | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | TSBC Permit For Projects Under $1,000 | $165.00 |
| 22 | TSBC Permit For Projects Under $2,500 | $249.00 |
| 23 | TSBC Permit For Projects Under $5,000 | $372.00 |
| 24 | TSBC Permit For Projects Under $10,000 | $545.00 |
| 25 | Malahat / Sooke / Sidney / Metchosin Vehicle Surcharge | $60.00 |
Inspections
| # | Service | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Panel Inspection & Torque Connections | $250.00 |
| 27 | Whole Home Electrical Inspection w/ Report | $550.00 |
| 28 | Knob & Tube Assessment / Inspection | $250.00 |
Safety
| # | Service | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | New LED Outdoor Flood Light | $315.00 |
| 30 | New Smoke Detector (Device Only) | $125.00 |
| 31 | Surge Protector – Whole Home | $650.00 |
Panel & Service Upgrades
| # | Service | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | 200A Service Upgrade L1 | $4,750.00 |
| ↳ | + Assembly Through Roof | $550.00 |
| ↳ | + Data Mast Add-On | $1,250.00 |
| 33 | Panel Swap / Replacement L1 | $2,750.00 |
| 34 | Panel Swap / Replacement L2 | $2,958.00 |
| 35 | Panel Swap / Replacement L3 | $3,418.22 |
| ↳ | + Specialty Breaker on L1 / L2 / L3 | $269.00 |
Lighting
| # | Service | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Owner Supplied L1 Light Install | $95.00 |
| ↳ | + Each Additional Owner Supplied L1 Light | $75.00 |
| 37 | Owner Supplied L2 Light Install | $175.00 |
| ↳ | + New Fan-Rated Box Assembly / Framing in Attic | $275.00 |
| 38 | New Ceiling Box + L1 Light | $593.14 |
| ↳ | + Additional Light (Same Room) | $185.00 |
| 39 | New Ceiling Box + Chandelier / Fan L2 | $737.50 |
| ↳ | + Dimmer Switch | $135.00 |
| 40 | Ceiling Fan Swap (Existing Fan) | $350.00 |
| 41 | Light to Ceiling Fan Conversion | $400.00 |
| ↳ | + Fan-Rated Box (if needed) | $48.58 |
| 42 | LED Puck Lights with Dimmer – Kitchen (Up to 6 Pucks) | $952.16 |
| 43 | LED Potlights – 1st Potlight | $577.74 |
| ↳ | + 2nd Potlight (Each) | $155.00 |
| ↳ | + Half-Recessed LED Potlight (Each) | $50.00 |
| ↳ | + High-Quality LED Gimbaled Potlight Upgrade (Each) | $111.00 |
| ↳ | + Classic Potlight – LED Bulb, White on Brushed Chrome Finish (Each) | $111.00 |
| ↳ | + New Switch in New Location | $297.74 |
| ↳ | + Dimmer Switch | $135.00 |
Smart Home & Thermostats
| # | Service | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Lutron Wireless Switch + Mounting Bracket | $310.00 |
| 45 | Wall T-Stat New Location | $377.00 |
| 46 | Programmable Smart T-Stat Update | $277.00 |
| 47 | New Programmable Timer | $250.00 |
Receptacles & Switches
| # | Service | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | Add 15A Receptacle / Switch L1 (Existing AFCI Circuit) | $460.26 |
| ↳ | + Specialty Receptacle (USB or GFCI/AFCI) | $95.00 |
| 49 | New 15A Receptacle / Switch L2 (Dedicated) <40ft | $577.00 |
| 50 | New 15A Receptacle / Switch L3 (Dedicated) <100ft | $876.28 |
| ↳ | + Additional Plug / Switch | $297.00 |
| ↳ | + Bubble Cover | $65.00 |
| ↳ | + Specialty Receptacle (USB or GFCI/AFCI) | $95.00 |
| ↳ | + 20A Circuit Upgrade | $150.00 |
| 51 | 20A Dedicated Garage Circuit | $595.00 |
| 52 | TV Mount + Back Receptacle | $650.00 |
EV Charger Installation
| # | Service | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | 50 Amp EV Charger Receptacle | $850.00 |
| 54 | Indoor EV Charger L2 – Install Only 40Amp (Owner Supplied) | $989.25 |
| 55 | Indoor EV Charger L2 – Full Supply & Install 40Amp (ChargePoint Home Flex) | $1,969.66 |
| 56 | Indoor EV Charger L2 – Full Supply & Install 40Amp (PulsarPlus – Smart) | $2,169.66 |
| 57 | EV Add-Ons | Quoted On-Site |
| ↳ | + 50 Amp Upgrade | $150.00 |
| ↳ | + 60 Amp Upgrade | $200.00 |
| ↳ | + Dual EV Charger | $650.00 |
| ↳ | + Outdoor Install | $275.55 |
| ↳ | + Additional Cabling (per 2M) | $48.52 |
| ↳ | + Concrete Coring (per 0.5hr) | $150.00 |
Heating
| # | Service | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 58 | Baseboard Heater Replacement (>750W) | $390.60 |
| 59 | Baseboard Heater Replacement (>1500W) | $509.70 |
| 60 | Baseboard Heater Replacement (>2500W) | $580.93 |
| ↳ | + Each Additional Baseboard Heater | $358.88 |
| 61 | Fan Forced Heater 500–1000W | $625.00 |
| 62 | Fan Forced Heater 1500–2000W | $725.00 |
| ↳ | + New T-Stat in New Location | $297.74 |
| ↳ | + Smart T-Stat | $185.00 |
Safety, Data & Network
| # | Service | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 63 | Smoke Detector – Hardwired (Full Install) | $577.74 |
| ↳ | + Additional Smoke Detector L1 | $275.00 |
| ↳ | + Additional Smoke Detector L2 | $355.00 |
| ↳ | + Smoke Detector Device Only | $179.00 |
| 64 | WiFi Puck (Ubiquiti) Installation – L1 | $850.55 |
| ↳ | + POE Injector | $125.55 |
| 65 | WiFi Puck (Ubiquiti) Installation – L2 | $1,250.00 |
| 66 | Cat6E Drop & Termination – L1 | $962.55 |
| ↳ | + Patch Cord | $20.00 |
| 67 | Data Mast Assembly | $1,250.00 |
| ↳ | + D-Mark on Home | $250.00 |
| 68 | Media Panel with 120V Receptacle | $1,250.00 |
Heavy Circuits — Heat, Hot Tub, Sauna & Appliances
| # | Service | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 69 | Heat Pump 30A Circuit <50ft – Disconnect Whip to Heat Pump | $1,450.00 |
| ↳ | + 40A Circuit | +$210.00 |
| ↳ | + 50A Circuit | +$410.00 |
| ↳ | + 60A Circuit | +$710.00 |
| 70 | New Heating Circuit + BB Heater | $760.93 |
| ↳ | + Fan-Forced Wall Heater (Add-On) | $414.76 |
| 71 | 30A HWT / Dryer Dedicated Circuit (<30ft) | $986.00 |
| 72 | 40A Receptacle for House Appliances (<100ft) | $1,246.00 |
| 73 | Hot Tub 40A Circuit <100ft | $2,183.50 |
| ↳ | + Additional Armoured Cabling (per Metre) | $45.00 |
| ↳ | + Upgrade to 100A SPA Pack | $466.50 |
| 74 | 60A Sauna L1 Installation <100ft | $1,750.55 |
| ↳ | + Additional Armoured Cabling (per Metre) | $45.00 |
| ↳ | + Controls & Lighting Install (Owner Supplied EQ) | $650.00 |
| ↳ | + Sub-Panel 100A Upgrade | $466.50 |
All prices are subject to 5% GST. Quoted prices are based on standard installations; unforeseen on-site conditions may require re-quoting for full code compliance.