Residential Services

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Before we do any job, regardless of scope or size, we help to explain and identify the options that our customers should consider before the work starts. Planning for the future, and making informed decisions now, can provide huge cost savings down the road.

 
 
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RENOVATIONS

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We specialize in renovations and upgrades, and we never forget that it’s not just a house, it’s your home. From simple improvements to major work, Optimus Electric is your best choice for:

  • Increasing the safety and value of your home by modernizing your electric service
  • Improving the beauty of your home and saving you money through well-planned installations of new LED lighting systems in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and more
  • Planning and installing the electrical needs in new additions
  • Increasing the electrical services in existing structures and areas
  • Invisible installations that eliminate the added costs of wall and paint repairs
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NEW homes

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Optimus can work with Designers and General Contractors from the very start of your new home project. If you’re thinking of building your dream home, you want to ensure that you have professionals on your side to help make your dream become a reality.

Optimus can help you plan, design, and consider:

  • The lighting. The most visible, and arguably the most important, part of the design. We can help you choose the right lights that not only serve your needs, but also make your future home beautiful while staying within your budget.
  • We can help you envision the traffic flow of your house. We figure out how you wil use simple things like light switches and power outlets.
  • Plan the best way to pre-wire your house for Smart Home capability... or build it in right from the get-go.
  • Build in allowances for future expansion.
  • Make your home Solar Photoelectric ready with the correct roof and truss design.
  • Surge protect your entire house and prevent damage to, or the loss of, your valuable computers, televisions, and other electronic devices.

Our expert team at Optimus Electric will take the time to sit with you and discuss all of the options and design possibilities based on your needs and wants. We will help you make the right decisions before the project starts so that they don’t become expensive changes after the project is over.

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SMART homes

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Smart Homes are the way of the future, and whether you are planning to upgrade your existing home or build a new one, Optimus Electric is the right choice to get the job done right.

Optimus Electric stays ahead of the curve of new technologies and we are able to offer you a higher level of service and knowledge than other service providers. We are experts with:

  • Smart lighting controls via phone-based apps
  • Integrating with voice commands via Google Home, Apple Homekit, and Amazon Alexa
  • Smart thermostats to control your heating and save you money
  • Energy savings through programmed lighting technologies
  • Home Security options to protect your family with ‘smart’ smoke detectors, cameras, and water leak detectors
  • Smart doorbell cameras and chimes so that you can instantly see who’s kocking on your door, even if you’re not home
  • Programmable smart blinds and shades that can open and close to take advantage of the sun in the winter and provide shade in the summer, providing you with savings on your energy costs

Click here for more information on Smart Homes.

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Home Theatre & Entertainment

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Optimus also specializes in the design, installation, proofing, and maintenance of any size of structured cabling systems for all types of data, telecom, and voice networks. Getting the Wifi and wired networking done right what allows you to stream movies and download other forms of entertainment.

We bring our expertise into every job we do, whether it is for your home network and entertainment or the critical care needs of a modern hospital, Optimus Electric can deliver what you need, where you need it.

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Generators

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Optimus Electric is an approved supplier of Kohler back-up generators.

We can offer propane, natural gas, diesel and gasoline powered ‘gensets’ to accommodate every type of installation requirement.

We can help you determine which of the two types of installations best suit your needs.

  • An Autotransfer Switch with communication to your smart phone so that you know exactly when your BC Hydro is out and that your back-up generator is on.
  • A Manual Transfer switch with a ‘plug in’ gas generator.

There are many reasons to have a generator for back-up. They include:

  • A remote or ‘off grid’ location
  • To provide basic lighting during occasional power outages
  • To keep wells running if you need to maintain running water
  • Prevent the costly loss of items in your fridge and freezer
  • Keep your modems and network working so you can be informed during power outages
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Security Systems

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We are experts at planning and installing camera systems for:

  • Home security and asset protection
  • Plant and operations observation
  • Sophisticated retail security and monitoring
  • Outdoor and general building security

Installations can be linked to recording equipment, as well as directly to your smart phone or remote monitoring computer so that you can always be aware of what is going on in your space.

We can also repair and upgrade existing POE (Power Over Ethernet) systems and provide maintenance to always keep you up and running.

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200amp upgrade

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There are many reasons to upgrade your home’s electrical service to a full 200 amps. With a 200 amp upgrade, you could:

  • Increase the resale value of your home
  • Allow the addition of a heat pump with electric backup
  • Build or install an ‘Inlaw’ or legal suite
  • Provide power for a workshop
  • Give you the capacity to install a hot tub
  • Improve the safety of your home by eliminating possible overloads
  • Assist with your Homeowners Insurance

Optimus Electric can look after all of the permits, paperwork, and jobsite coordination and act on your behalf with BC Hydro to insure the job is done properly and safely.

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excavation & trenching

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Let us do the digging while you save money!

Optimus Electric has its own digging and trenching equipment and machinery, so we don’t have to hire other people who will charge you more money. We are able to look after all of your underground wiring needs without adding in charges for equipment delivery and rental or sub-contractor rates and fees.

Its just another way that we are able to exceed your expectations and provide service that is above and beyond the ordinary.

 
 

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