Copperline Electric — Power, done right.
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Residential electrician — Nanaimo, BC

Power, done right.

Panel upgrades, EV chargers, pot lights, and troubleshooting — with a free estimate and a clear written quote.

Serving Nanaimo · Lantzville · Parksville · Qualicum Beach · Ladysmith · Cedar

Photos help

Most estimates start with a photo

Snap a photo of your panel, breaker box, or the problem spot and text it to us. A photo won’t replace the site visit, but it gets your estimate moving faster.

Your panel

Start with a photo of your panel, meter base, or the problem area.

What you need

Panel upgrade · EV charger · pot lights · troubleshooting · renovation wiring.

Your written quote

A clear price in writing before any work starts — free estimate, no obligation.

Book a free estimate

Like what you see? Book a free estimate — we’ll talk through your options on site.

Services

What we do

One call covers it — from a single dead outlet to a full service upgrade. Every job starts with a free estimate and a written quote.

200A service

Panel upgrades

100 to 200 amp service upgrades, breaker replacements, and panels left tidy, labeled, and safe.

Level 2

EV charger installs

Level 2 home chargers with proper load calculations — ready for inspection, done in a day.

Recessed & dimmers

Pot lights & lighting

Recessed lighting, dimmers, and layout advice that makes rooms feel twice as bright.

Found fast

Troubleshooting & repairs

Dead outlets, flickering lights, tripping breakers — found fast, fixed right, explained plainly.

Roughed in clean

Renovations & additions

Full wiring for renovations, secondary suites, garages, and workshops — roughed in clean.

Know where you stand

Safety inspections

Aluminum wiring checks, pre-purchase inspections, and smoke & CO detector upgrades.

Heads up: we don’t do commercial. Homes only — that’s the whole business, and that’s the point.

How it works

How it works

From first call to final walkthrough. One free-estimate visit, four clear stages.

Look & listen.

We look at the panel and the problem, and learn the story — what’s happening, what isn’t working, and what matters to you.

Test & diagnose.

Our Panel & Circuit Health Check: we check panel capacity, breaker condition, and wiring type, and flag what the job needs before any work starts.

The standard.

We walk the work spec together — the Copperline Electric Work Standard — so you know exactly what “done right” looks like.

Options & quote.

Options first, then the written quote. You choose with the full picture — no surprises.

Home EV charger installed in a garage

The craft

The details are the job.

Anyone can swap a breaker. The work proves itself at the panel — labeled breakers, tidy wiring, torqued connections. That’s where careful work shows and rushed work hides.

Every job is done by a licensed electrician. No crew, no handoffs — and he stands behind it with a 2-year workmanship warranty.

  • Panels labeled, breakers torqued to spec
  • Drop sheets down, vacuumed out when we leave
  • A final walkthrough together when the work is complete

FAQ

Good questions

Straight answers to the questions every homeowner asks before booking.

Are estimates really free?
Yes — for any job we can scope from a visit or clear photos. You get the assessment and the written quote free, no obligation.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Licensed electrical contractor, fully insured, and permits are pulled wherever the work requires them.
How soon can you come out?
Estimates are usually booked within a few days. Smaller repairs can often be slotted in sooner — call and ask.
My breaker panel is full. What are my options?
Three, in order of cost: tandem breakers where the panel allows, a sub-panel, or a full service upgrade to 200 amps. We’ll tell you which one your panel actually qualifies for.
Do you install EV chargers?
Yes — Level 2 home chargers are one of our most common jobs. Includes the load calculation and a permit-ready install, usually done in a day.
Do you guarantee your work?
Yes — 2-year workmanship warranty. Every job is covered. If our workmanship fails, we make it right. To claim, just call or message us.
Do you do commercial work?
Residential is the focus — homes, suites, garages, and small shops. For larger commercial projects, we’ll tell you honestly if we’re not the right fit.
Which areas do you serve?
We’re based in Nanaimo and serve Nanaimo, Lantzville, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Ladysmith and Cedar.

Free guide

5 Electrical Warning Signs Nanaimo Homeowners Miss

A quick, practical read — the panel and wiring clues worth knowing before you book any electrical work.

Prefer to talk it through? Text (250) 555-0147 instead.

Electrician wiring a residential breaker panel

Quick estimate

Your project, sized up.

Tell us about the job. You get a clear project summary — the written quote comes at your free estimate. Options first, then the number.

What do you need?

Free estimate

Let’s talk power.

Tell us about your job — we’ll come out, talk options, and leave a clear written quote. No pressure, no mystery numbers.

Every job done by a licensed electrician — licensed and insured.

A 10-digit Canadian or US number, e.g. 250 555 0147.

Rather talk? Call (250) 555-0147 or text us.

Free estimate

Let’s get your power right.

Tell us about your job and we’ll come out for a free estimate, talk through the options, and leave you a clear written quote. Options first, then the number.

Every job is done by a licensed electrician — the licensed & insured owner.