Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Ottawa Electrician Since 1965
Salter Electric has been serving Ottawa's electrical needs since 1965, founded by Richard Salter and continuing through generations of skilled professionals. Our locally owned and operated team delivers unmatched professionalism for residential and commercial projects, including emergency services, panel upgrades, and renovations. With decades of experience, we ensure all work meets local codes while prioritizing customer satisfaction through transparent pricing and free estimates.Our licensed technicians handle everything from minor repairs to full-scale installations, backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Serving Greater Ottawa areas like Orlans, Gloucester, and Nepean, we combine modern technology with personalized service to address every electrical challenge efficiently.
Services
Residential Electrician
Commercial Electrician
Electrical Renovation
Panel Installation
Emergency Repairs
Lighting Upgrades
Surge Protection
Generator Repair
Ceiling Fan Installation
Outdoor Lighting
Details
- Year established: 1965
Highlights and features
- Licensed electricians with 50+ years of local experience
- 24/7 emergency services for urgent electrical issues
- Free estimates with transparent pricing
- 100% satisfaction guarantee on all work
- Specialized in residential, commercial, and renovation projects
What people say
Excellent service
Fair pricing
Professional technicians
Prompt repairs
Reliable work
Services
Residential Electrician
Salter Electric provides comprehensive residential electrical services including wiring, repairs, and installations. Our licensed technicians handle lighting upgrades, panel replacements, and emergency repairs for homeowners in Ottawa. We specialize in energy-efficient solutions like LED lighting and EV charging stations while ensuring all work meets Ontario Electrical Safety Authority guidelines.
Commercial Electrician
Our commercial electrical services cover lighting installations, maintenance, and specialized equipment wiring for businesses in Ottawa. We serve shopping centers, restaurants, and offices with energy-efficient lighting solutions, EV charging stations, and emergency power systems. Our team ensures minimal downtime while maintaining compliance with commercial electrical codes and safety standards.
Electrical Renovation
We offer complete electrical renovation services for basement and home remodeling projects. Our experts handle rewiring, sub-panel installations, and modernization of outdated systems in older homes. Services include pot light layouts, bathroom electrical upgrades, and code-compliant wiring for legal basement apartments, ensuring safety and functionality for modern living spaces.
Panel Installation
Salter Electric specializes in electrical panel upgrades and installations, addressing outdated systems in older homes. We replace 100-amp panels with modern 200-amp systems to support contemporary electrical demands. Our services include breaker replacements, surge protection integration, and full system diagnostics to prevent fire hazards and ensure reliable power distribution throughout properties.
Emergency Repairs
Our emergency electrical repair service addresses urgent issues like power outages, flickering lights, and faulty wiring. Available during regular business hours, we prioritize storm damage restoration, breaker failures, and safety hazards. Technicians carry extensive parts inventory for immediate repairs, minimizing disruption to residential and commercial clients across the Ottawa region.
Questions
What areas does Salter Electric service?
We serve Ottawa and surrounding areas including Orléans, Gloucester, and Nepean for residential and commercial electrical needs.
Do you offer emergency electrical services?
Yes, we provide emergency electrical repairs during regular business hours for urgent issues like power outages and electrical failures.
Are your electricians licensed and insured?
All our technicians are fully licensed, insured, and trained to handle residential and commercial electrical work safely and efficiently.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards and cash payments for completed electrical services and repairs.
Do you provide free estimates?
Yes, we offer free, no-obligation estimates for all residential and commercial electrical projects.
What electrical services do you specialize in?
We specialize in panel upgrades, emergency repairs, lighting installations, EV charging stations, and complete electrical renovations for homes and businesses.
Reviews (6)
Stephanie Houle
Dec 02, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
I can not recommend this company enough. We've hired them three separate times and family members have hired them as well. Quality professional services at great prices. Thanks again for all you've done for us already.
Services:Relocate outlets or switches,Install outlets or switches,General repairs,Repair light fixtures,Remodeling,Install outdoor lighting
I can not recommend this company enough. We've hired them three separate times and family members have hired them as well. Quality professional services at great prices. Thanks again for all you've done for us already.
Services:Relocate outlets or switches,Install outlets or switches,General repairs,Repair light fixtures,Remodeling,Install outdoor lighting
Felix Hamel
Sep 27, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Fantastic service, they were able to walk me through how to resolve my issue while talking over the phone. Very knowledgeable and helpful. Will be contacting them again for any future electrical work.
Service:Restore power
Fantastic service, they were able to walk me through how to resolve my issue while talking over the phone. Very knowledgeable and helpful. Will be contacting them again for any future electrical work.
Service:Restore power
Dave Spurgeon
Sep 14, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
I had two GFCI plugs installed by Steve. Very efficient, professional and helpful to get my kitchen up to code!
Service:Install outlets or switches
I had two GFCI plugs installed by Steve. Very efficient, professional and helpful to get my kitchen up to code!
Service:Install outlets or switches
Rachelle Pender
Sep 12, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
We were very impressed with the service provided by Salter Electric. Steve was punctual, knowledgeable, friendly and above all solved our problems,
which could have been dangerous. Thank you Steve for your valuable help. We will certainly recommend you to all who ask us.
Services:General repairs,Repair panel
We were very impressed with the service provided by Salter Electric. Steve was punctual, knowledgeable, friendly and above all solved our problems,
which could have been dangerous. Thank you Steve for your valuable help. We will certainly recommend you to all who ask us.
Services:General repairs,Repair panel
Amber Van Der Hoeven
Feb 15, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
We bought our old house in 2018 and started using Salter Electric for all our electrical needs. Steve is amazing and even with our sometimes weird old house, gets repairs and installs done quickly. Hes always on time, knowledgeable, responsive, friendly and professional. Best company out there!
Services:Install outlets or switches,General repairs,Install light fixtures,Repair light fixtures,Install fan,Repair fan,Install outdoor lighting
We bought our old house in 2018 and started using Salter Electric for all our electrical needs. Steve is amazing and even with our sometimes weird old house, gets repairs and installs done quickly. Hes always on time, knowledgeable, responsive, friendly and professional. Best company out there!
Services:Install outlets or switches,General repairs,Install light fixtures,Repair light fixtures,Install fan,Repair fan,Install outdoor lighting
Shawn Gervais
Aug 11, 2020
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Steve came within 30 mins for an emergency repair for a broken breaker that we had in our panel (it was old). We were lucky he was close by at the time as it was an emergency. He was extremely professional, fast and knowledgeable. Fixed our breaker and I asked about a complete panel replacement since the panel was very old (they don't even make this model anymore) and he gave us an incredible price. Came back the next day with all the components for our new system and they had it installed within 3 hours. There was minor disruption and they handle everything including labeling the new breaker panel
