Electrical work
that has to
pass inspection.
Legal suites, 100A→200A panel upgrades and EV chargers — done by a licensed Alberta journeyman who pulls the permit himself.
Permitted & passed
The four words that decide the job.
For suite, panel and EV work, you're not really buying wiring — you're buying a chain that keeps you legal, insured and able to sell your home. Here's the chain, and where Michael carries each link.
Licensed
A real Alberta journeyman ticket — the credential a handyman can't legally provide for this work.
Permitted
He pulls the electrical permit himself. Concealed suite wiring legally can't be homeowner-permitted.
Inspected
The City inspector signs off. You get the record that the work was done to code, on file.
Insurable
Permitted, inspected work is what keeps a claim from being denied — and a sale from stalling.
Legalizing a suite? The amnesty clock is running.
Calgary is waiving development-permit and registration fees to legalize existing secondary suites — but only through December 31, 2026. A homeowner permit can't cover concealed suite wiring, so the City requires a licensed electrical contractor to pull the permit and pass inspection. That's exactly what Michael does.
Sources — City of Calgary secondary-suite legalization & homeowner-inspection rules;
Secondary Suite Incentive Program (SSIP). Grant & deadline verified July 2026.
Built for the jobs that carry real risk.
The three big ones need a licence, a permit and an inspection. The rest keep your home safe and running. Every job is quoted upfront — one fixed price, no membership, no surprise fees.
Panel upgrades
100A → 200A
The upgrade almost every pre-2000 home needs before adding an EV charger, A/C or a suite. Permitted, inspected, load-calculated.
Legal-suite &
renovation wiring
Basements, secondary suites, kitchens, additions and full rewires — wired to code, permitted and passed so it's legal and insurable.
EV charger
installation
A dedicated 40–50A Level 2 circuit, sized to your panel. Permitted and inspected so your install is safe and covered.
Lighting — LED, pot lights & smart
Recessed and pot lighting, LED retrofits and smart switches — cleaner light, lower bills, tidy work.
Same-day repairs
Tripping breakers, dead outlets, flickering lights, faulty or aluminum wiring — diagnosed and fixed right.
Electrical safety inspections
Buying, selling or just uneasy? A full inspection of your panel, wiring and grounding, in plain language.
Is my panel enough for what I'm adding?
Most Calgary homes built before 2000 are on 100A service — undersized the moment you add real load. Answer two questions for a quick read on whether you're likely fine or likely facing a 200A upgrade.
- Honest, not a sales trap. It's guidance — the real answer is a load calculation, which Michael includes with your quote.
- Sized to the real jobs. EV chargers, suites and A/C are the loads that push a 100A panel over.
The licensed guy who actually shows up.
The big shops run a dispatch fleet and a monthly membership. You get whoever's free and a plan to pay for. With Michael, the same licensed journeyman quotes your job and does the work — start to inspection.
“I'm licensed. I pull the permit. I show up. Here's the price — no membership.”
Calgary and the ring towns.
The fears nobody names, answered.
Do I legally need a licensed electrician for suite wiring?
For a secondary suite, yes — the City won't issue a homeowner permit for concealed suite wiring, so a licensed electrical contractor has to pull the permit and pass the inspection. That's the whole reason this work needs a journeyman and not a handyman.
Can unpermitted work really affect my insurance or home sale?
It can. Insurers can deny a claim traced back to unpermitted or unlicensed electrical work, and unpermitted work is a common thing that stalls a home sale during conditions. Permitted, inspected work leaves a clean record — which is exactly what you're paying for.
Do you pull the permit and handle the inspection yourself?
Yes. Michael pulls the electrical permit, does the work to code, and is there for the City inspection. You get the passed record — you're not left chasing paperwork.
Is there a monthly membership or service fee?
No membership, no monthly plan, no dispatch fee. You get one fixed quote before the work starts, and the same licensed person does the job.
How much is a 100A → 200A panel upgrade?
In Calgary, panel upgrades typically run about $2,500–$6,000 depending on your service, meter and how much needs to move — but that's a range, not your quote. Michael does a load calc and gives you one fixed price up front, permit and inspection included.
Talk to the licensed journeyman who does the work.
Suite, panel, EV or a repair — tell Michael what you've got. Upfront price, permit and inspection handled, no membership.