Commercial Services

Commercial
Renovation

Rewiring, panel upgrades, lighting, and power distribution for commercial renovation projects across Greater Vancouver — permitted, on schedule, and built around your business hours.

Red Seal Certified · TSBC Licensed · FSR-B · Insured & Bonded
Licensed electrician wiring a commercial renovation project in Greater Vancouver
BC Regulation: Electrical Permits Are Required for Most Commercial Renovation Work Any new wiring, circuit additions, panel upgrades, or significant lighting changes in a commercial space require a permit and inspection from TSBC or your city's electrical department. We handle the permit application and coordinate all required inspections — so you don't have to.
Who We Work With

Built for Commercial Projects of Every Size

Commercial renovation electrical work looks different depending on who's leading the project. We understand the priorities of each party — and we work accordingly.

Business Owners & Tenants

You're renovating your space and need the electrical to match your new layout — without a shutdown that costs you business.

  • New circuit layout designed around your equipment and workflow
  • Scheduling around business hours to minimize downtime
  • One point of contact from quote to inspection sign-off
  • Transparent, fixed-scope pricing before work begins

General Contractors

You need a reliable electrical sub-contractor who shows up on time, coordinates with other trades, and doesn't create problems on your job site.

  • Available for sub-contracting on commercial reno projects
  • Coordinate directly with your site super and other trades
  • Rough-in completed on your schedule, not ours
  • Permit and inspection documentation ready for your project file

Property Owners & Landlords

You're upgrading a commercial unit between tenants — or preparing it for a new use — and need the electrical brought up to code before occupancy.

  • Full code compliance review and deficiency remediation
  • Panel upgrades and circuit additions to support modern tenants
  • Documentation ready for occupancy permits and lease agreements
  • LED lighting upgrades that reduce ongoing operating costs
Our Services

What We Handle on Renovation Projects

From rough-in to final inspection — full electrical scope for offices, retail, restaurants, clinics, and mixed-use commercial spaces.

New Layout Wiring & Rough-In

Circuits routed to match your new floor plan — outlets, switches, dedicated equipment feeds, and data rough-in. Designed around how your space will actually be used.

Panel & Service Upgrades

Upgrading to a larger panel or adding a subpanel to support new equipment loads — HVAC, kitchen equipment, EV chargers, or additional circuits. Full TSBC documentation included.

LED Lighting Systems

New fixture installation, track lighting, pot lights, and LED panel retrofits. Designed for the right brightness and colour temperature for your space — office, retail, or food service.

Dedicated Equipment Circuits

Isolated circuits for commercial kitchen equipment, rooftop HVAC units, medical devices, server rooms, or any equipment requiring dedicated power — sized correctly from the start.

Emergency & Exit Lighting

Code-compliant emergency lighting and exit sign installation for commercial occupancies. Required under BC Building Code for most commercial spaces — we handle installation and inspection.

BC Building Code Required

Data & Low Voltage Rough-In

Conduit and rough-in for data cabling, structured wiring, security systems, and AV — coordinated with your IT or AV contractor so everything is in the right place before walls close.

Code Compliance & Permit Coordination

We pull the permit, coordinate TSBC or city electrical inspections, and provide the signed inspection record — everything needed for your occupancy permit or lease handover.

Permits Included

Rewiring & Existing System Updates

Upgrading or replacing outdated wiring found during renovation — aluminum wiring, knob-and-tube remnants, or undersized circuits that won't support today's loads. Assessed and documented before work begins.

How We Work Together

A Process Built Around Your Project Timeline

Commercial renovation timelines are tight. We structure our process to fit your construction schedule — from early rough-in coordination to final inspection before occupancy.

1

Free Site Visit & Assessment

We walk the space with you before work begins — at no charge. We review the existing panel, identify what needs upgrading, and understand your new layout requirements.

  • Existing panel capacity and condition review
  • Load calculation for new equipment and layout
  • Any code deficiencies noted before walls open
  • Photo documentation of existing conditions
2

Scope, Quote & Permit Application

You receive a written quote with a clear scope before any work starts. Once approved, we apply for the electrical permit — you don't need to deal with the permit office.

  • Fixed scope in plain language — no surprises mid-project
  • Line-item pricing for your budget and landlord approval
  • Permit application submitted on your behalf
  • Timeline aligned to your construction schedule
3

Coordinated Installation

We work within your renovation timeline — coordinating with your GC and other trades, completing rough-in before walls close, and returning for trim-out once finishing is done.

  • Rough-in timed to the framing and drywall schedule
  • After-hours or weekend work available when needed
  • Direct communication with your GC or site supervisor
  • Site left clean at the end of every workday
4

Inspection & Documentation Handoff

We coordinate the final electrical inspection and provide the signed inspection record — ready for your occupancy permit application or landlord handover package.

  • Signed TSBC or city electrical inspection record
  • Written record of all work completed
  • Any deficiency clearances documented
  • Certificates of insurance available on request
Why Gubond

What Sets Us Apart

FSR Class B — Commercial Certified

Our FSR Class B licence means we can supervise and certify commercial electrical work directly — which is what BC regulations require for most commercial renovation projects.

Many electricians hold only residential certification. FSR-B is the commercial standard — it matters when your project requires a signed inspection for an occupancy permit.

Permits Handled — Not Your Problem

We apply for the electrical permit, manage the inspection process, and hand you the signed record. You don't need to figure out the permit office — we take care of it.

Scheduling Around Your Business

Evenings and weekends available when your space can't go dark during business hours. We plan the installation sequence so your disruption is as short as possible.

GC-Ready Subcontractor

We're set up to work as your electrical sub — coordinating directly with your site super, providing documentation for your project file, and fitting your construction schedule.

FAQ

Common Questions About Commercial Renovation Electrical

Yes — in most cases. In BC, an electrical permit is required any time you add new circuits, relocate wiring, install new fixtures, upgrade a panel, or make significant changes to the electrical system in a commercial space. This applies whether or not the space is being fully gutted.

The permit triggers a mandatory inspection by TSBC or your city's electrical department. The signed inspection record is typically required before the building inspector will issue an occupancy permit.

We handle the permit application and inspection scheduling — so this process doesn't fall on you or your general contractor to figure out.

Yes. For occupied commercial spaces — restaurants, retail, medical offices — we offer evening and weekend scheduling to minimize the impact on your operating hours.

We'll plan the installation sequence so the most disruptive work (panel work, main circuit runs) happens when your space is closed. We don't charge a premium for after-hours scheduling on commercial renovation projects — it's part of how we work with businesses.

Contact us when you request your quote and we'll discuss a schedule that works for your business.

We're set up to work as a sub-contractor on commercial renovation projects. Our typical coordination process:

  • Pre-construction — review plans, confirm rough-in scope, and align our schedule with the framing and drywall timeline
  • During renovation — direct communication with your site supervisor; we show up when walls are ready and don't create bottlenecks for other trades
  • Inspection and close-out — we coordinate the electrical inspection and provide the signed record for your project file

GCs can reach us by phone or text at 778-302-7060. We can also review drawings and provide a sub-contracting quote early in your planning process.

An FSR (Field Safety Representative) Class B licence is issued by Technical Safety BC and authorizes the holder to supervise and certify electrical work in commercial buildings — not just residential properties.

In practical terms, this means:

  • We can certify commercial renovation electrical work directly, without waiting for a separate inspector for most permit types
  • Our certification meets the requirements for commercial occupancy permits in BC
  • We're qualified to assess and sign off on the kinds of electrical systems found in retail spaces, offices, restaurants, and other commercial occupancies

Many electricians hold only residential certification. If your project is a commercial space and you need a signed inspection record for your occupancy permit, FSR Class B is the right credential to look for in your electrician.

Yes — and we recommend it. Older commercial spaces often have wiring that looked fine until walls opened, and discovering problems mid-renovation is expensive and disruptive.

Before you finalize your renovation scope and budget, we can:

  • Inspect the existing panel and service capacity
  • Identify outdated or undersized wiring that may need to be upgraded
  • Flag any code deficiencies that would need to be corrected regardless of renovation scope
  • Provide a written assessment you can use to plan your budget

The initial site visit is free. Finding problems before work starts gives you options — finding them after drywall is up does not.

Yes. We handle electrical for a range of commercial renovation types across Greater Vancouver, including:

  • Restaurants and cafés — kitchen equipment circuits, hood fan wiring, dedicated circuits for commercial appliances, lighting for dining areas
  • Retail — track lighting, display lighting, POS and data rough-in, storefront signage circuits
  • Medical and dental offices — isolated circuits for medical equipment, dedicated power for imaging or treatment equipment, compliance with CSA healthcare requirements
  • Office fit-outs — workstation power, conference room AV rough-in, LED office lighting, server room circuits
  • Warehouses and light industrial — high-bay lighting, three-phase power, compressed air and equipment feeds

Contact us with your project type and we'll confirm whether it fits our scope.

Ready to Start Planning Your Renovation?

Tell us about your space and we'll arrange a free site visit — assess what's there, understand what you need, and give you a written quote before any work begins.

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Get In Touch

Request a Free
Project Quote

Tell us about your renovation and what you need electrically. We'll arrange a free site visit and give you a written quote — usually within one business day.

Phone / Text
778-302-7060
Text or call — we respond within one business day
Email
GuBond.Elec@hotmail.com
Business Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00am–6:00pm
Sat 9:00am–3:00pm · After-hours available for commercial projects
Service Area
Vancouver · Burnaby · Richmond · Surrey
Delta · New Westminster · Coquitlam · Port Coquitlam
Port Moody · North Vancouver · West Vancouver
Langley · White Rock
Request a Free Project Quote

Describe your renovation and what you need electrically. We'll follow up to arrange a free site visit and written quote — usually within one business day.