
Island Electric Company
Island Electric Company is a Nanaimo electrical contractor co-founded in 2016 by electricians Shawn Lamoureux and Jaro Bixby. Its work spans residential homes, commercial businesses and industrial sites across central Vancouver Island, from Ladysmith to Parksville.
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Business Highlights
- Shawn Lamoureux and Jaro Bixby are Red Seal electricians.
- Island Electric is fully licensed and insured.
- All staff are bondable career electricians.
- Island Electric’s work meets or exceeds the Canadian Electrical Code.
- Island Electric is a certified Lutron Smart Home Installer.
- The team has more than 30 years of combined experience in the electrical trades.
- Island Electric is locally owned and family run.
Service Area
Nanaimo, the Gulf Islands, and the area from Ladysmith to Parksville.
Public local listing. Island Electric Company is one of 7 electricians ProsGrade lists in Nanaimo, British Columbia.
12 services listed, including New residential construction, Renovations & home upgrades and Service panel upgrades & installations. Open weekdays, closed on weekends. 93 reviews.
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How This Business Compares
How Island Electric Company compares with the other 6 electricians on ProsGrade in Nanaimo, using public Google ratings and review counts.
- Has more Google reviews (93) than 4 of the 6 other Nanaimo electricians on ProsGrade.
Services Covered
12 services- New residential constructionspec homes to high-end custom homes
- Renovations & home upgradessmall renovations through complete rewiring
- Service panel upgrades & installations
- Lighting installations & upgrades
- Home automationsmart-home installations
- Residential heating & cooling
- Commercial electrical services
- Marine, RV & campsite electrical
- Electric vehicle charging systemsresidential and commercial installations
- Backup power & surge protectionmanual and automatic generator systems
- Cannabis growing facilities
- Industrial electrical services
Reviews
What customers say
Customers praise the company’s communication and professionalism. One project coordinator describes it as easy to work with and says the electricians explain things clearly when guidance is needed. Another customer appreciated Shawn’s electrical-panel load estimate and his check of a dryer outlet that had gone unused for at least two decades.
Customer Reviews
Daniel Davidson-Pilon
Great Communication, showed they care about the project.
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Nancy Ellett
I’ve been totally impressed with this company! I received quick service and everyone I have met through the company has been polite, fun, and excellent at their job! 10/10
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Island Electric provide emergency electrical service?
No. It focuses on scheduled work only.
Does Island Electric offer free estimates?
Yes. For most services, it provides estimates rather than billing by the hour; the estimates are free.
Will Island Electric take on a small electrical job?
Yes. It accepts electrical jobs of all sizes, small or large.










