Residential Electrical Services in Coquitlam & the Lower Mainland
From fixing a kitchen outlet that stopped working to installing pot lights throughout your home, Sole Electric provides professional residential electrical services with careful workmanship and attention to detail.
As a licensed FSR-B Master Electrician, we bring experienced troubleshooting and electrical expertise to every job, whether it’s a small repair or complete electrical upgrade.
Electrical Troubleshooting & Repairs
Troubleshooting & Fixing Electrical Problems in Your Home
Electrical issues in your home can be frustrating. Outlets that stop working, lights that flicker, circuit breakers that trip. These problems disrupt daily life and may indicate underlying electrical problems.
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We diagnose electrical problems systematically to find the real cause, not just the symptom. Whether it's a failing outlet, a circuit overload, or damaged wiring, we identify the issue and fix it permanently.
What We Handle
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Troubleshooting electrical issues
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Repairing non-working outlets, lights, or circuits
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Replacing or upgrading switches and receptacles
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Installing or replacing GFCI and AFCI outlets
Common Issues We Solve
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Kitchen outlets that stopped working
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Circuit breakers that trip repeatedly
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Lights that flicker or dim
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Outlets that don't work or feel warm
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Switches that don't function properly
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GFCI outlets that won't reset
Lighting Installation & Upgrades
Professional Lighting Solutions for Your Home
Lighting affects how your home looks and functions. Whether you're replacing old fixtures, adding pot lights for better illumination, or upgrading to modern lighting controls, we provide professional lighting installation and upgrades throughout your home.
Lighting Services We Provide
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Interior and exterior light fixtures
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Pot light (recessed lighting) installations
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Dimmer switches and lighting controls
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Lighting upgrades and layout improvements
Popular Lighting Projects
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Kitchen pot light installations (6-12 lights)
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Living room and bedroom lighting upgrades
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Exterior lighting for security and aesthetics
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Bathroom vanity and mirror lighting
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Basement lighting for finished spaces
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Outdoor landscape and pathway lighting
Home Renovations Electrical
Electrical Work for Kitchen & Bathroom Renovations
Renovating your kitchen or bathroom? Electrical work must be carefully planned to meet current code requirements and support new appliances and lighting.
We handle all electrical work for kitchen and bathroom renovations, from new outlets and circuits to complete lighting upgrades.
Kitchen Renovation Electrical Services
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New outlet locations
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Dedicated circuits
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Under-cabinet lighting
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Pot lights and ceiling fixtures
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GFCI outlets
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Range and hood electrical
Bathroom Renovation Electrical Services
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Vanity and mirror lighting
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GFCI outlets
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Exhaust fan installations
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Heated floor electrical
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Additional outlets
Home Additions & Remodelling Electrical
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Complete electrical rough-in
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Adding new circuits
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Electrical planning
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Panel capacity assessment
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Code compliance
Working with Contractors
We coordinate with your general contractor or renovation team to ensure electrical work proceeds smoothly and on schedule. Electrical rough-in is completed before drywall, and finishing work happens after painting, following the proper renovation sequence.
Electrical Panels & Service Upgrades
Upgrading Your Home's Electrical Capacity
Older homes often have electrical panels that can’t handle modern electrical demands. Upgrading your panel improves safety, increases capacity for new appliances and equipment, and brings your home’s electrical system up to current code requirements.
Panel Service Upgrades
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Electrical panel replacements
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Service upgrades (100A to 200A and beyond)
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Adding new circuits
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Electrical safety improvements
7 Signs You Need a Panel Upgrade
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Your panel uses fuses instead of breakers
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Breakers trip frequently
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You're adding major appliances
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Lights dim when appliances start
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Your panel is over 25 years old
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You're renovating or adding space
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Insurance requires an upgrade
Home Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions
EV Charging
Charging your electric vehicle at home is faster and more convenient than using public charging stations. A Level 2 EV charger installed at your home charges 3-7 times faster than a standard outlet, typically adding 40-50 km of range per hour.
Sole Electric installs EV chargers for homes throughout Coquitlam and the Lower Mainland, ensuring every installation meets current electrical code and manufacturer requirements.
EV Charger Installation Services
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Level 2 EV charger installations
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Dedicated circuits for electric vehicles
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Load Management Device
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Electrical capacity assessments
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Panel upgrades when needed ​
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We assess your electrical panel capacity and recommend the most cost-effective solution, whether that’s a dedicated EV circuit, load management device, or a full service upgrade.
Popular EV Charger Brands We Install
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Tesla Wall Connector
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ChargePoint Home Flex
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JuiceBox
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Flo Home
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Grizzl-E
Our Happy Clients
Daniella Kullman
Mike is a great electrician! He responded immediately to us about our inquiry. He came over the next day and provided a quote. He gave us a time when he could get the work done, and he was on time and efficient! He did an amazing job and would highly recommend! If and when we need more work done on our home we will be calling Mike! 10/10
Dana Kim
Super easy and efficient from start to finish. The EV charger was installed quickly and professionally. Highly recommend.
Will Stroet
Mike at Sole electric help us sort out old electrical problems in our home, did many installations and replaced our electrical panel. We are super pleased with the work, and he did it all with a smile on his face. Highly recommend!
Need electrical work at your home?
Whether it’s troubleshooting a circuit that stopped working, installing new lighting, upgrading your electrical panel, or installing an EV charger, we provide professional residential electrical services throughout Coquitlam and the Lower Mainland.
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