Company Facts
SBG Electrical - St John's Mount Pearl Paradise NL at a Glance
The work
- Best for
- panel and service upgrades, generators and EV chargers across the St. John's metro area
- Primary service
- Electrical
Where
- Headquarters
- St. John's, NL
- Service area
- 5 cities
- Emergency service
- Business hours only
Money and guarantees
- Free estimates
- Not advertised
- Financing
- Not advertised
Editorial Review
Our Take on SBG Electrical - St John's Mount Pearl Paradise NL
A 5 out of 5 average across 166 Google reviews is the kind of record that is hard to fake, and the service mix lines up neatly with what Avalon homeowners actually need right now: bigger services, backup power and EV charging. The weekday-only office hours mean planned work has to fit business hours, so ask early about how the advertised 24/7 emergency service is priced. Guarantees and award claims come from the company's own site, so get them confirmed on paper.
Best for: panel and service upgrades, generators and EV chargers across the St. John's metro area
What We Like
- 5 out of 5 from 166 reviews on its Google Business Profile, read September 28, 2026
- Clear focus on service upgrades, panel replacement and home backup generators
- EV charger installation offered, a growing need in the metro area
- Owner named on the site as a Red Seal electrician, with a direct contact email
- Stated service area covers St. John's, Mount Pearl, Paradise, CBS, Holyrood, Portugal Cove and Torbay
- Quote requests accepted by phone, email or an online form that takes attachments
Things to Consider
- Office hours are weekdays only, 7 AM to 4 PM, with Saturday and Sunday shown as closed
- The advertised 24/7 emergency service sits outside those hours, so confirm call-out pricing upfront
- Workmanship guarantee, satisfaction guarantee and award claims come from the company's own website
- No pricing is published, so a written quote is essential before work starts
Google Reviews for SBG Electrical - St John's Mount Pearl Paradise NL
Customer ratings shown here come from Google. They are separate from our editorial review above.
Google rating
5.0
Based on 166 Google reviews
Review data updated September 28, 2026
Rating Distribution
- 5 stars98%
- 4 stars1%
- 3 stars1%
iAbout this distribution
The distribution reflects the 166 Google reviews available when this profile's review data was last refreshed on September 28, 2026. Ratings and counts change continuously on Google, so figures here may lag the live profile slightly. We publish only the values returned by the source, never estimates for missing bands.
Editorial Ranking
Why SBG Electrical - St John's Mount Pearl Paradise NL Made Our Top 2
It holds position 2 in Best Electricians in St. John's, NL.
Services Offered
Areas Served
Based in St. John's, NL.
- St. John's, NL · HQ
- St. John's, NL
- Mount Pearl, NL
- Paradise, NL
- Portugal Cove-St. Philip's, NL
iAbout service coverage
Coverage is as the business describes it, cross-checked against where its recent documented work is. A company will often travel beyond the areas listed here for a large job and decline a small one at the same distance, so confirm your address before scheduling.
About SBG Electrical - St John's Mount Pearl Paradise NL
Electrical work on the Avalon has a particular shape to it. Housing stock ranges from downtown St. John's row houses with generations of patched-in wiring to 1970s bungalows in Mount Pearl and new subdivisions climbing the hills in Paradise, and the weather adds its own pressure, with wind-driven outages, salt air on exterior fittings and a long heating season that keeps panels working hard. That mix is the daily reality for sbg electrical st johns mount pearl paradise nl, a Paradise-based shop whose listed service area takes in St. John's, Mount Pearl, Paradise, Conception Bay South, Holyrood, Portugal Cove and Torbay.
The service list on the company's own site is broad for a residential-focused contractor. Panel replacement and service upgrades are given prominence, which makes sense locally, because homeowners switching from oil or baseboard to heat pumps or adding a garage, hot tub or EV charger often find the existing service simply cannot carry the extra load. Generator sales and installation are also front and centre, including transfer panels, and the company frames it around outages rather than luxury. Beyond that, the listed work covers EV charger installation, interior and exterior lighting, surge protection, general repairs and troubleshooting, and commercial services.
Who it suits: homeowners with a defined project and a preference for a smaller, owner-involved outfit. The site names Steven Griffin as owner and a Red Seal electrician, and gives a direct email for him alongside the office address, which tends to mean the person quoting your job is close to the work. Small business and light commercial clients are also invited, though the profile does not detail the scale of commercial projects taken on, so anyone planning a large fit-out or a multi-unit build should ask about capacity and lead times before committing.
Day to day, published hours are 7 AM to 4 PM Monday to Friday, with weekends shown as closed. The website states that 24/7 emergency electrician service is available, which is a separate arrangement from those office hours and worth clarifying on the call, particularly around what an after-hours call-out costs and whether there is a minimum charge. Quotes can be requested by phone, email, or through a form on the site that allows file attachments, useful if you have photos of a panel label or a spec sheet for a generator or charger.
The review record is the strongest piece of evidence available. The Google Business Profile showed 5 out of 5 from 166 reviews when read on September 28, 2026. A perfect average across that many reviews is uncommon and suggests consistent follow-through, though as always it is worth reading a handful of the most recent ones rather than resting on the number. The company also maintains Facebook, Instagram, X and Yelp pages, so there is more than one place to look.
On claims: the site advertises a three year workmanship guarantee, a satisfaction guarantee, Red Seal certification and awards. Those are the company's own statements. Ask for the guarantee in writing on the quote, and ask which award and which year, since award language on trade websites can be anything from a local business association nod to a customer choice listing.
A few practical questions are worth putting to any electrician here. Will the job need a permit and inspection, and who files it, since service upgrades and new circuits generally do in Newfoundland and Labrador. Does Newfoundland Power need to be involved for a mast or meter change, and who coordinates that. Is the quote fixed or hourly, what happens if old wiring is found behind the walls, and does the price include patching and disposal. For a generator, ask about the size, the fuel, the transfer switch type and what the annual service looks like. For an EV charger, ask about the amperage, the panel capacity and whether a load calculation has been done.
Compared with the alternatives in the metro area, the market splits between large mechanical and electrical firms that lean commercial and one-van operators who can be hard to reach in a busy season. sbg electrical st johns mount pearl paradise nl sits between those, presenting itself as a dedicated residential and commercial service shop with weekday scheduling and an emergency line. If your job is a panel, a generator, a charger or a lighting refresh, that is the band it is built for.
iWhere this information comes from
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Reputation by Source
We show each source separately rather than blending them into a single score, because they measure different things.
Google
5.0/ 5
166 customer reviews
TenBestFind
Editorially reviewed
Ranked #2 in St. John's electricians, September 2026
Project Photos
Business-submitted, reviewed by our editors
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SBG Electrical - St John's Mount Pearl Paradise NL FAQs
What areas does SBG Electrical cover?
Its website names St. John's, Mount Pearl, Paradise, Conception Bay South, Holyrood, Portugal Cove and Torbay. The business address is on Pinegrove Drive in Paradise, which puts it central to that stretch of the northeast Avalon. If you are further out along the shore, call and ask before booking.
Do they handle emergency calls outside business hours?
The company's site states that 24/7 emergency electrician service is available, separate from the published office hours of 7 AM to 4 PM Monday to Friday. Because no after-hours rates are published, ask on the call what the call-out fee is, whether there is a minimum number of hours billed, and how evening or weekend rates differ from weekday work.
How good are the reviews?
The Google Business Profile showed a 5 out of 5 rating from 166 reviews when read on September 28, 2026. That is a high count for a local electrical shop and an unusually clean average. The company also links to Facebook, Instagram, X and Yelp pages if you want to read feedback in more than one place.
Do I need a permit for a panel or service upgrade?
Usually yes. Service upgrades, new circuits and panel changes in Newfoundland and Labrador normally require an electrical permit and inspection, and a meter or mast change often involves coordination with Newfoundland Power for a temporary disconnect. Ask your electrician to confirm who pulls the permit, who books the inspection and whether those costs are inside the quoted price.
Can they install an EV charger at my house?
Yes, residential EV charger installation is one of the listed services. The key variable is your existing panel, since a Level 2 charger draws significant current and a load calculation may show that a service upgrade is needed first. Have your charger's amperage and model ready when you call, and ask whether a load calculation is included in the quote.
Is there a warranty on the work?
The website advertises a three year workmanship guarantee and a satisfaction guarantee. Those are the company's own claims rather than anything independently verified here, so ask for the guarantee terms in writing on your quote, including what it covers and whether it is separate from any manufacturer warranty on a generator or charger.
What should I ask before booking a backup generator?
Ask about sizing, fuel type, transfer switch and servicing. A properly specified system starts with which circuits you want to keep live during an outage, then works back to generator size, fuel supply and whether the transfer switch is manual or automatic. Also ask what annual maintenance involves and who performs it, since generators need exercise and periodic service to be reliable when the wind takes the power out.
Is SBG Electrical - St John's Mount Pearl Paradise NL licensed and insured?
We have no credential records on file for this company yet. Ask for the certificate directly from the insurer before booking work.
What areas does SBG Electrical - St John's Mount Pearl Paradise NL serve?
St. John's, St. John's, Mount Pearl, Paradise, Portugal Cove-St. Philip's. Coverage is as the business describes it, cross-checked against where its recent documented work is. Confirm your address before scheduling, particularly at the edge of a service area.
Does SBG Electrical - St John's Mount Pearl Paradise NL offer emergency service?
Emergency availability is not listed for this company. If you need an urgent call-out, check the ranking for companies that do list it.
What warranty do they offer?
Warranty terms are not on file. Ask for them in writing before work starts.
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About This Business Profile
- Last reviewed
- September 2026
- Profile last updated
- September 28, 2026
- Google review data updated
- September 28, 2026
- Sources checked
- Google Business Profile, Company website
- Sponsorship status
- No commercial relationship