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Residential Electrical Services: Underground Electrical

If you’re building a new home or just upgrading your existing service, going underground is a great option and the prevailing choice for most homeowners in the Okanagan. In addition, it may be worth considering installing your electric power meter on a pedestal instead of the traditional location on the side of your home.

What are the advantages of underground electrical services?

  1. Aesthetics

    No one likes the ugly eyesore of the electrical meter on the side of their house (except us, we think they are just lovely!). With a meter pedestal, the eyesore can be located away from your home and thus increase its curb appeal.

  2. Access for the Utility Company

    If you have a large fenced and/or gated property, maintaining access for the utility company to read the meter can become problematic. If the gate is locked, as is the case with a power gate, then they may require a lock box or some other form of access. Even worse, they may require a right of way or easement for the underground portion that runs through your property. Remember: even though you have to pay for it all to be put in the ground to your house, the utility company owns everything right up to and INCLUDING the meter on your home. Some people do not like the idea of the power utility having legal access to their property.

  3. Potential Cost Savings

    If you are running underground a long distance over the property there may be a cost savings. Consider that with an underground service, you the customer, are responsible for all the excavation, conduit work, backfill, permitting etc. All of which will need to be hired out to a professional electrician among other trades.

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"Robin and the team at Pilot Electric exuded expertise, professionalism, reliability, prompt service and a positive attitude. They made the renovation of our entire house an A+ experience.  As issues arose they explained them clearly and provided effective resolutions.... keeping our project on time and budget... what more can you ask!"
"Robin at Pilot Electric Services was recommended to us a number of years ago when we were doing some renovations to our vacation home in Naramata. Since then, we have been very happy with Pilots expertise and service. Prior to us moving up to our home, we had a couple of small emergencies that needed attending to in a timely manner. Robin and Pilot Electric were always there for us, which gave us peace of mind!  We will continue to call upon Pilot Electric for anything that comes up in the future."
"Our home in Summerland had old aluminum wiring and we were in need of some serious Electrical upgrades throughout the house. We needed Pig Tailing done throughout as well as a new upgraded panel and the installation of some fixtures. This electrical work was something we were not looking forward to because of the cost, time and how invasive it would be to our living space. We had Pilot Electric do a hot tub installation 5 years before and were pleased with their work so we decided to go with them again. We expected this work would be a big headache. Instead, Robin and his crew were focused, hard working and efficient. They were reliable and courteous as they worked their way through our entire house. With no hesitation we highly recommend Robin and Pilot Electric. Trust is an important thing when you hire someone. If we were to give a Star Rating, 1 Star being the Worst and 5 Stars being the Best We would give Robin a 6 Top Notch In Every Way !!!"
"Robin at Pilot Electric came to me through a close friends recommendation. They fit my work into their busy schedule when I was under a time crunch.  They assessed the old house, told me what was needed, and completed the work in a timely manner. The electrician Pilot sent me was both professional and pleasant to work with. I have no hesitation in recommending Robin and Pilot Electric."
"Pilot Electric rescued us when our new house was nearing completion and had serious electrical issues. It made us realize that if we had started with them we would now have switches and outlets in logical places, lights that worked and nothing requiring retrofitting.  We highly recommend this firm."
"We would like to say how pleased we have been with Pilot Electric. Having recently moved here from Ontario (not knowing any local tradesmen) and faced with a house renovation, we have had Pilot in numerous times and have always relied on their advice and been extremely happy with the results. We wouldn't think of asking anyone else to do our electrical."