--- title: "WireChief Electric — Electricians | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/electricians/wirechief-electric-pfvwus-pf~1988248664 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1988248664.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "WireChief Electric" category: ["Electricians"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/5103f4020065ce4c_3754-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "170-422 Richards St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B2Z4, Canada" latitude: 49.2799 longitude: -123.1159 phone: "(604) 800-1665" website: http://www.wirechiefelectric.com rating: 5 review_count: 16 best_of_houzz_awards: 4 followers: 32 last_updated: 2026-09-08 --- # WireChief Electric Original Houzz profile: [WireChief Electric](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/electricians/wirechief-electric-pfvwus-pf~1988248664) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Electricians - **Location:** Vancouver, BC - **Serves:** Burnaby, Coal Harbour, Deep Cove, Fishermans Cove, Hastings-Sunrise, Killarney, Kitsilano, New Westminster, North Burnaby, North Vancouver, Richmond, Vancouver, West Point Grey, West Vancouver, Yaletown - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (16 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2017–2022), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 10 Ideabook Saves - Family owned - Free consultation - 16 years in business WireChief Electric offers a full range of electrical services and is determined to meet the needs of our clients with professionalism and efficiency. At WireChief Electric we listen to our customers in order to understand their needs and then we work hard to meet those needs. Honest Service. Expert Advice Clever Solutions. WireChief Electric prides itself on old fashion values of honesty, punctuality, mutual respect and cleanliness. We're not just expert electrical contractors. We're also trusted consultants with the knowledge and experience to save you time and money. At WireChief Electric we offer electrical solutions that suit your home & suit your lifestyle. Unbeatable warranty: We offer a lifetime workmanship's warranty. Our Promise to You •We conduct ourselves with integrity, honesty and professionalism. •We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee on all work. •We provide safety by following the Canadian Electrical Code. •On Time Service. •No mess left behind. •Up-front pricing. ### Services Provided - Circuit Breaker Installation & Repair - Deck Lighting Installation - Electrical Inspection - Electrical Installation - Electrical Outlet & Light Switch Installation - Electrical Repair - Energy-Efficient Homes - Exhaust Fan Installation - GFCI Outlet Installation - House Wiring - Lighting Design - Lighting Installation - Pool Lighting Installation - Recessed Lighting Installation - Ceiling Fan Installation - Ceiling Fan Repair - Generator Installation - Outdoor Lighting Installation - Smoke Detector Installation - Thermostat Installation ### Areas Served - Burnaby - Coal Harbour - Deep Cove - Fishermans Cove - Hastings-Sunrise - Killarney - Kitsilano - New Westminster - North Burnaby - North Vancouver - Richmond - Vancouver - West Point Grey - West Vancouver - Yaletown ### Typical Job Cost $200 - 30,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | WireChief Electric | | Address | 170-422 Richards St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B2Z4, Canada | | Phone | (604) 800-1665 | | Website | http://www.wirechiefelectric.com | | License Number | 103977 | | Followers on Houzz | 32 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/wirechiefelectric - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/WireChief\_Elect - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/in/octaviososa - Blog — http://www.lightingvancouver.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [WireChief Electric](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/electricians/wirechief-electric-pfvwus-pf~1988248664) - **Website:** http://www.wirechiefelectric.com - **Phone:** (604) 800-1665 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Licensed Electrical Contractor \#103977. Insured & Bonded. BBB "A+" Rating. - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2017–2022), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 16 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — stella\_nicolet, Dec. 2021** > Dwayne did an excellent job of rewiring during my kitchen remodel. The wiring for this mid-90's era condo suite ran willy, nilly through the space. Dwayne delicately cut away small bit of the existing wall and ceiling to uncover the existing routing and then re-routed so I have an island instead of a peninsula in my kitchen. > Will definitely be hiring WireChief to install the new lighting over the island and to add sconces above the vanity in the bathroom for the next phase of the renovation. **★★★★★ — HU-435288299, April 2021** > We worked with WireChief Electric Ltd. on rewiring an entire floor of our 115 year old house after discovering we had both live knob-and-tube and live aluminum wiring. They had excellent communication, seem to know a lot about older homes and older electrical systems, and worked well within our living spaces (e.g. completed the work over the dates and timespan indicated, cleaned up at the end of each day, gave us daily updates about the progress and what was happening next (any disruptions), etc.). I would highly recommend Octavio and his crew. **★★★★★ — Project Mint Developments, June 2019** > WireChief are by far the most organised and professional Electrical trade / consultant that we have had the pleasure of working with. We really appreciate their commitment to go the extra mile to get everything exactly how we want. Most important to us and our team, is their positive attitude; they are all about getting the job done efficiently and to a high quality, as opposed to many competitors that cut corners to save their own time and money. **★★★★★ — Sandra Sherrard, April 2019** > The job was relatively small but the professionalism from both the office staff and the electrician was excellent. They were timely, knowledgable and pleasant to deal with. I would certainly recommend them and use them for any future electrical work. **★★★★★ — Shannon Bloxam, Feb. 2019** > WireChief has replaced two baseboard electric heaters in my apartment. the work, and the customer service was excellent, I will call them again if I require future work to be done! **★★★★★ — Lawrence Clayton, Dec. 2018** > I asked Octavio and Wirechief to address a number electrical issues around our house. His crew was prompt, knowledgeable and professional. We have a small house filled with people and that day the skies opened and our roof started leaking. But they spent the day working efficiently and unfazed. **Comment from WireChief Electric:** > Thank you so much, Lawrence, I am very happy to hear such a great feedback. **★★★★★ — Christa, July 2018** > Super friendly and did a great job installing the light in our bathroom. He was on time and the cost was competitive. **★★★★★ — Ed Mills, March 2018** > Great service as always! We have been working with Octavio for over 5 years and have always had an excellent experience. He is consistently professional, on time, provides an accurate quote, and follows up to see if we are happy. > This is a real rarity to have such a professional tradesperson in Vancouver! **★★★★★ — Tanis Taylor, Feb. 2018** > These guys are uber professional! Arrived on time which is so rare these days! Very friendly and helped me understand what needed to be done, and then completed the job quickly and efficiently. They cleaned up after themselves and took away all of their garbage, which is super important too! Great experience! Will definitely recommend them to friends and family. **★★★★★ — Kas Shield, Jan. 2018** > Octavio and all of the Wirechief electricians are fabulous to work with. They are clean, courteous,and professional. They are also available on short notice and always finish up in a timely manner. As a designer I always feel completely confident they will come on time and leave the job site in tip top shape and my clients have always been very happy with the finished product. **★★★★★ — Christopher Taylor, Dec. 2017** > I live in a 70 year old building and wanted to upgrade the fusebox to a proper modern panel. WireChief electric arrived and were finished in a few short hours. They were knowledgeable, polite, worked quickly and were tidy. My cost was fair and reasonable. I'm a happy customer. **★★★★★ — Susan I, July 2017** > Thanks again to Octavio and his team for helping us out with our electrical work at our new home. We needed to add pot lights to our living room, add 2 additional outlets, install a bathroom fan, ceiling fan, and lighting fixture. All tasks were efficiently completed by the guys, with seemingly ease. We are so glad now to have all these updates done, so happy with the much needed extra light in our living room! And cheers to Kyle and Andrew, for your patience with my 4-year old son, who was very curious in what you were doing :) Thanks again Wire Chief! ## Selected projects - [Princess Park Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/princess-park-custom-home-pj-vj~5863087) - Location: North Vancouver, BC - Photos: 19 - Description: Custom Home in North Vancouver. Electrical by WireChief Electric. Owner builder. - [Grandview - Vancouver Triplex](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/grandview-vancouver-triplex-pj-vj~2824423) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 20 - Description: Spacious 4-bedroom high-end home built over a 1-bed suite and an independent 2-bed/2-bath apartment. It was constructed from pre-fabricated Structural Insulated Panels. Highly innovative construction technologies put the building in a class of its own regarding performance and sustainability. The design is strikingly modern and the layout is exceptionally practical and efficient. - [Burnaby Home Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/burnaby-home-renovation-pj-vj~2734364) - Location: Burnaby, BC - Photos: 5 - [Modern Industrial Lynn Valley Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-industrial-lynn-valley-custom-home-pj-vj~2644532) - Location: North Vancouver, BC - Photos: 8 - [Crescent Beach Knob & Tube Rewiring](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/crescent-beach-knob-and-tube-rewiring-pj-vj~2644222) - Location: Surrey, BC - Photos: 7 - [Lynn Valley Heritage Home Knob & Tube Removal](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lynn-valley-heritage-home-knob-and-tube-removal-pj-vj~2644253) - Location: North Vancouver, BC - Photos: 5 - Description: Knob and Tube removal and rewiring, lighting upgrades, LED pot lights, baseboard heaters, service upgrade, sub panel. [See all 6 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/electricians/wirechief-electric-pfvwus-pf~1988248664) ## Ideabooks - [Kitchen Lighting](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/10888003/list/kitchen-lighting) — 5 ideas - [Basement](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/11410031/list/basement) — 3 ideas - [Bathroom Lighting](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/28557360/list/bathroom-lighting) — 9 ideas [See all 3 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/wirechief) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-08.*