Education

Homeowner Electrical Basics

A practical session for homeowners planning renovations, EV charging, upgrades, or troubleshooting—focused on clearer decisions and fewer surprises.

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Plain-language foundation

Understand the basics, the common constraints, and what information matters before starting a project.

  • Less guesswork: understand what drives cost and complexity.
  • Better planning: avoid rework by sequencing decisions properly.
  • Practical takeaways: simple guidance you can apply right away.

Good fit for

Common homeowner situations

This is for homeowners who want practical clarity before committing to a scope or a contractor.

  • Renovations and remodels where electrical scope is uncertain.
  • EV charging installs (and questions about panel capacity).
  • Service upgrades, subpanels, or adding major loads.
  • Older homes with mixed wiring changes over time.
  • Recurring issues: nuisance trips, dimming, or inconsistent circuits.

Topics

What’s typically covered

Topics are adjusted to match your home, your goals, and the level of detail you want.

Panels and capacity

What “room in the panel” actually means, and how capacity decisions are usually evaluated.

Common scope drivers

What increases complexity: routing, access, equipment condition, distance, and finish requirements.

Planning and sequencing

What to decide early, what can be staged, and how to avoid locking in the wrong approach.

Working with contractors

How to ask for quotes that are easier to compare, with fewer assumptions and fewer surprises later.

Format

How it works

Sessions are structured so you get clarity, not a long lecture.

  1. Intake: goals, constraints, and the current state of the home.
  2. Explanation: concepts and options in plain language.
  3. Priorities: what matters now vs. later, and what to ask next.
  4. Wrap-up: a short summary and recommended next steps.

Next step

Request a homeowner session

Use the main contact form and include your location, the type of project, and any photos or notes you already have.

Sessions can be remote, or in-person where appropriate (Greater Victoria).

Request a session