Electrician in Sidney, BC

Sidney sits at the top of the Saanich Peninsula, a short drive past the airport and the ferry terminals. It is a town of two housing types. The older core is full of post war bungalows and ramblers, while newer condos, townhomes, and strata developments have filled in around them, many built for downsizers and retirees. The electrical work reflects that split.

Grifflyn covers the whole peninsula, from a service upgrade in a 1950s bungalow to an EV charger in a strata parkade. Every job is completed by a Red Seal certified journeyperson.

Technically reviewed by Carl Simard, Red Seal Certified Construction Electrician (SkilledTradesBC Certificate of Qualification No. 00316-EW-26), and Behn Larsen, FSR Class B (Certificate # CEL000220404).

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Electrical work we do in Sidney

The work we are called out for most across Sidney:

Wallbox EV charger installed on the exterior wall of a home

The unique electrical needs of Sidney homes

  • Post war bungalows on older 60 amp or 100 amp services that were never sized for a heat pump or an EV charger

  • Older panels and fuse boxes that insurers and buyers increasingly want updated

  • Strata and condo units where in suite work has to respect common property and strata approvals

  • EV charging in shared parkades, which often needs load management and strata sign off

  • Heat pump conversions, which are popular here and qualify for rebates when they are wired correctly

Two patterns show up again and again in Sidney: older services in the original town homes, and the rules that come with strata and condo living.

The service Sidney asks for most: electrical service upgrades

A lot of Sidney was built as modest post war bungalows, and many still run on the 60 or 100 amp service they were built with. That was plenty in the 1950s. It is not enough for a heat pump, an EV charger, and a modern kitchen all drawing at once, which is why a service upgrade is the job we are called out for most in this town.

We upgrade the service to 200 amp, replace the panel and meter base, and coordinate the BC Hydro connection so the change over is smooth. Once it is done, the home has room for the upgrades people move to Sidney to enjoy, from an efficient heat pump to charging in the driveway. You can read more on our 200 amp service upgrade page.

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Why Sidney homeowners choose Grifflyn

  • Lifetime warranty on workmanship — our labour is guaranteed for as long as you own your home

  • Up to 5-year warranty on parts

  • Technical Safety BC certified — Licence #LEL0209496

  • Red Seal certified electricians on every job

  • $5 million liability coverage

  • BBB A+ accredited

  • Top-rated electrical company on Google

  • Straightforward, upfront pricing — the first electrical company in greater Victoria to publish a standardized pricing catalogue, so you're never surprised

  • Full, expanded service department built to get you in fast

  • We answer the phone, 24/7

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Part of the Victoria community

Grifflyn is a local, family run company, and the neighbourhoods we work in are the ones we live in. We are a sponsor of Rainbow Kitchen, a Victoria community program that provides free, healthy meals to people who need them. It is one small way of supporting the community we are part of.

The Sidney area we cover

A team shot of all the workers at Grifflyn Electric

We work throughout Sidney, from the bungalows on the streets off Beacon Avenue to the condos and townhomes closer to the waterfront and the pier. We are regularly on Resthaven Drive, along Fifth Street, and in the neighbourhoods around the Mary Winspear Centre and Tulista Park. Sidney carries a $60 callout fee, which we state upfront.

Sidney electrician FAQ

  • Yes. Sidney is one of three areas at the edge of our range, along with Sooke and Brentwood Bay, so a $60 callout fee applies. It is a flat fee and we tell you about it upfront. Everywhere inside the core Greater Victoria area has no callout fee.

  • A panel replacement usually costs around $2,400 to $3,500, depending on the panel size, the condition of your existing service, and any wiring or grounding that needs to be brought up to code. We confirm the exact figure with an upfront quote after an on-site assessment.

  • Yes. Many of the original town homes still run on 60 or 100 amp services. We upgrade these to 200 amp so the home can handle a heat pump, an EV charger, and modern appliances without tripping.

  • We assess how much of the original wiring is still live, replace it, and stage the work in phases where that helps. When it is finished we provide the documentation your insurer is asking for.

  • Yes. Grifflyn is licensed by Technical Safety BC (Licence LEL0209496), carries $5 million in liability coverage, and holds a BBB A+ accreditation. A Red Seal certified journeyperson works on every job.

  • We answer the phone 24 hours a day and cover the full peninsula. Call (778) 350-2677 and we will book the soonest visit that works for you.

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