Alberni Electric

What Alberni Electric does

Alberni Electric Ltd. is a privately held, licensed electrical contracting company headquartered in Port Alberni, British Columbia, founded in 2012 and operating under TSBC license LEL 0201066. The company provides residential, commercial, and 24/7 emergency electrical services across Vancouver Island communities from Port Alberni to Tofino on the west coast and Parksville to Nanaimo on the central/east side. Service offerings include panel changes, service upgrades, rewiring, lighting installation, EV charger installation, tenant improvements, LED retrofits, troubleshooting, and code-compliance inspections.

The company's productized offerings include a three-tier electrical inspection package (Value $150, Essential $250, Detailed $350) with progressive technical depth such as thermal imaging, circuit mapping, and load evaluation, plus five-tier Generac home standby generator installations ranging from 10 kW to 26 kW delivered as turnkey projects including permits, transfer switch, commissioning, and warranty registration. Differentiated technical capability is built on a team of licensed Red Seal journeymen and apprentices led by a co-owner/FSR electrician, with over 28 years of combined industry experience and full internal handling of permits, BC Hydro coordination, CleanBC rebate administration, and inspections.

The business model is entirely transactional, with revenue generated from one-time service calls, project-based commercial work, inspection packages, and hardware-plus-installation generator sales. Financing is offered through a third-party lender (Financeit), including a Community Safety Initiative providing free inspections for eligible low-income homeowners. Distribution is direct-to-customer via phone, text, website contact form, and on-site service delivery; marketing emphasizes BBB A+ accreditation, the 2026 Alberni Valley Readers' Choice "Favourite Electrical Contractor" award, community involvement, and educational content. Customer mix is dominated by long-tail residential homeowners and local SMBs with one named enterprise reference (Lifelabs, Victoria).

Name

Alberni Electric

Legal name

Alberni Electric Ltd.

Website

https://albernielectric.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Alberni Electric is a licensed Red Seal electrical contractor based in Port Alberni, BC, providing residential, commercial, and 24/7 emergency electrical services, tiered inspection packages, and Generac home standby generator installations across Vancouver Island communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Contracting Services

NAICS

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (23821), Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (238210)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrical Contracting & Wiring (IMAFALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Electrical Installation & New Construction Wiring (HSAOADAA), Wiring, Connectors & Underground Cable Repair/Replacement (HSAIAHAM), Outlet, Switch, GFCI/AFCI & Receptacle Installation (HSAOADAE)

Keywords

• Electrical contracting services
• Residential electrical services
• Commercial electrical services
• Home standby generators
• Electrical inspection services

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Alberni

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Residential Electrical Services: Service calls, repairs, panel changes, service upgrades, new circuits, rewiring, lighting installation, EV charger installations, and renovation wiring for homeowners.
2. Commercial Electrical Services: Tenant improvements, shop/office/retail wiring, LED lighting retrofits, dedicated circuits for equipment, and electrical maintenance for businesses.
3. Emergency Electrical Services: 24/7 emergency response for power outages, electrical fires, faulty wiring, tripped breakers, and lighting failures.
4. Electrical Inspection Packages: Three-tier inspection packages (Value $150, Essential $250, Detailed $350) providing safety snapshots, system integrity checks, and comprehensive assessments with fee waivers for qualifying repairs.
5. Generac Generator Sales and Installation: Sales and installation of Generac home standby generators with five packages (10kW-26kW), including permits, inspection, and optional first-year maintenance and financing through Financeit.
6. Financing Program: Payment plans through Financeit for eligible customers requiring electrical repairs or inspection services, particularly for low-income homeowners under the Community Safety Initiative.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Alberni Electric is a licensed electrical contracting company that delivers residential and commercial electrical installation, repair, and upgrade services across Vancouver Island, with 24/7 emergency response and full permit handling (BC Hydro, CleanBC rebates, Technical Safety BC inspections). As an authorized Generac dealer, the company sells and installs home standby generators (10 kW to 26 kW) and offers tiered electrical inspection packages (Value $150, Essential $250, Detailed $350).

Product overview

Alberni Electric is a licensed electrical contracting company serving Vancouver Island's west and central regions since 2012. The company operates as a unified service offering with core residential and commercial electrical services, augmented by specialized inspection packages (Value, Essential, and Detailed) and Generac home standby generator products. Their primary offerings include electrical repairs, upgrades, new construction wiring, EV charger installations, and 24/7 emergency services. The Generac product line spans five capacity tiers (10kW-26kW), while their inspection packages range from basic visual inspections to comprehensive infrared scanning and circuit mapping. Financing options are available through Financeit for eligible projects, and a community safety initiative provides free inspections for low-income homeowners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Electrical Services Complete residential electrical services for homeowners covering panel changes, service upgrades, new circuits and rewiring, lighting installation and design improvements, EV charger installations, troubleshooting and repairs, and renovation and addition wiring.
• Commercial Electrical Services Tailored commercial electrical services for local businesses covering tenant improvements, shop, office and retail wiring, LED lighting retrofits, dedicated circuits for equipment, service upgrades, and electrical maintenance and repairs.
• 24/7 Emergency Electrical Services Round-the-clock emergency electrical response for residential and commercial customers addressing urgent electrical needs including power outages, electrical fires, faulty wiring, tripped circuit breakers, and lighting failures.
• Electrical Inspection Packages (Value / Essential / Detailed) Tiered electrical safety inspection service offering three packages: Value ($150) for a basic visual safety snapshot; Essential ($250) adding thermal imaging, load evaluation, and GFCI/AFCI testing; and Detailed ($350) adding infrared scans of panels, voltage drop testing, circuit mapping, surge protection review, and energy-efficiency recommendations. Inspection fees are waived when qualifying repairs are completed ($750+, $1,000+, and $1,500+ thresholds respectively).
• Generac Home Standby Generators Sales and turnkey installation of Generac home standby generators as an authorized Generac dealer, providing automatic backup power during outages. Five capacity tiers are offered (Essential 10 kW, Reliability 14 kW, Comfort 18 kW, Performance 22 kW, Elite 26 kW), each including generator, automatic transfer switch, battery, permits, inspection, wiring, testing, commissioning, and warranty registration; select tiers add first-year maintenance. Optional financing available through Financeit.
• Electrical Inspection and Repair Financing Program Financing program for electrical inspections and repairs offered through Financeit, providing flexible payment plans for eligible homeowners and including free electrical safety inspections for eligible low-income homeowners as part of a Community Safety Initiative.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free inspection fee with qualifying repairs ($750+ for basic, $1,000+ for essential, $1,500+ for detailed)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Technical Safety BC (TSBC)coreTechnology or IntegrationTSBC licensing authority for electrical contractors in British Columbia. Alberni Electric holds TSBC license LEL 0201066, enabling them to perform legally compliant electrical work and pull permits.
• Better Business Bureau (BBB)coreTechnology or IntegrationBBB Accredited Business demonstrating commitment to ethical business practices and customer satisfaction standards.
• CleanBCcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCleanBC rebate program partner helping customers access rebates for eligible projects such as service upgrades and heat pump installations.
• BC HydrocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinates service upgrades and electrical connections. Alberni Electric handles BC Hydro coordination as part of their permit process for customers.
• GeneraccoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerAuthorized Generac dealer for home standby generators. Provides complete installation service including permits, inspection, wiring, testing, commissioning, and warranty registration.
• Port Alberni Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal business membership organization supporting community business development.
• Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness advocacy organization membership representing independent businesses.
• Sage Haven SocietyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner for annual Coldest Night of the Year event. Alberni Electric sponsors this initiative supporting those experiencing homelessness.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• HomeStars: Canadian home services marketplace connecting homeowners with vetted contractors including electricians. Comparable because Alberni Electric relies on review-driven local acquisition (Google Reviews, BBB, Readers' Choice) and HomeStars represents the tech-enabled version of that same reputation-based funnel.
• Wrench: Tech-enabled home services platform dispatching licensed tradespeople for residential repair and installation work, including electrical. Comparable end-customer experience (online booking, upfront pricing) though operates at platform rather than single-firm scale.

Broad incumbents

• Reliance Home Comfort: Major Canadian home services provider offering HVAC, water heating, plumbing, and electrical services. Comparable Canadian residential customer base and end-to-end permit/rebate handling, though it operates at national scale across multiple trades.
• Atco Electric: Large Canadian electrical infrastructure and services provider operating across multiple provinces. Comparable electrical trade capability and BC operating environment, though it operates at utility/industrial scale rather than residential SMB focus.

Direct peers

• Mister Sparky Electric: National franchise electrical services brand providing residential and commercial electrical repair, installation, and 24/7 emergency service. Directly comparable service mix, customer segments, and on-demand delivery model.
• Mr. Electric: Neighbourly franchise brand offering residential and commercial electrical services across North America. Highly comparable business model — licensed electricians delivering panel upgrades, rewiring, lighting, generator installs, and inspections through a single brand.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/albernielectric
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alberni-electric

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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