Company Facts
Watts Up Electric at a Glance
The work
- Best for
- panel upgrades and EV charger installs in Winnipeg homes, with permits handled
- Primary service
- Electrical
Where
- Headquarters
- Winnipeg, MB
- Service area
- Winnipeg
- Emergency service
- Not advertised
Money and guarantees
- Free estimates
- Not advertised
- Financing
- Not advertised
Credentials
- Licence number
- Not published
Editorial Review
Our Take on Watts Up Electric
A 4.9 average across 79 Google reviews, read on September 30, 2026, is the kind of record that comes from steady residential service work done without drama. The service range is broad enough to cover both a fuse panel replacement in an older Winnipeg home and a commercial tenant fit-out, which is unusual for an outfit this size. The absence of any published pricing is the main gap, so plan on a phone call and a written quote.
Best forpanel upgrades and EV charger installs in Winnipeg homes, with permits handled
What We Like
- 4.9 rating from 79 reviews on its Google Business Profile, read September 30, 2026
- States it handles permits, installation and inspection on panel upgrade work
- Covers both residential service calls and commercial tenant improvement projects
- Strong list of modern add-ons: EV chargers, surge protection, smart lighting, CAT6 and fibre
- Describes itself as fully licensed and insured with over 15 years of experience
Things to Consider
- No pricing, call-out fees or after-hours rates published anywhere on the site
- The 24-hour listing signals availability to contact rather than a guaranteed overnight dispatch
- Booking runs through a quote form, phone or text, with no online scheduling
Customer Ratings
Google Reviews for Watts Up Electric
Customer ratings shown here come from Google. They are separate from our editorial review above.
Rating Distribution
- 5 stars97%
- 3 stars1%
- 1 star1%
iAbout this distribution
The distribution reflects the 79 Google reviews available when this profile's review data was last refreshed on October 2, 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 Watts Up Electric Made Our Top 9
It took first place in 9 Best Electricians in Winnipeg, MB (2026).
Areas Served
Based in Winnipeg, MB.
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.
Company Background
About Watts Up Electric
Electrical work in Winnipeg splits fairly neatly into two worlds. There are the character homes in Wolseley, St. Boniface, Elmwood and the North End with 60 amp services, cloth-insulated branch circuits and fuse panels that insurers now ask questions about, and there are the newer subdivisions and commercial bays in Transcona, Sage Creek and the southwest where the work is more about adding capacity, chargers and data. Watts Up Electric, operating from a Linden Avenue address in the northeast of the city, presents itself as covering both. Its residential list runs from panel upgrades and sub panels through to chandelier hanging and dimmer swaps, and the about page describes larger residential and commercial projects, new construction wiring, renovation electrical and commercial tenant improvements alongside ordinary service calls.
Panel upgrades are worth singling out because they are the job most Winnipeg homeowners eventually face. Moving from 60 or 100 amps to 200 amps involves a permit, coordination with the utility for the service mast and meter, and a final inspection. The company says it handles permits, installation and inspection as part of the job, which is the answer you want to hear. Ask, before signing anything, whether the quoted price includes the permit fee, any mast or meter base replacement, and the cost of bringing grounding and bonding up to current code, since those items are where panel quotes quietly diverge.
The EV charger side matters more in this city than it did five years ago. A Level 2 charger in an attached garage is usually straightforward, but Winnipeg's detached back-lane garages are a different proposition, often needing a trenched or overhead feed and a sub panel at the garage end. Same goes for hot tubs, which need a properly rated disconnect within sight and GFCI protection, and which get installed on decks and patios that were not planned with wiring in mind. The service list covers pumps, heaters, lighting and salt chlorinators, so this appears to be regular work rather than an occasional add-on.
Who it suits: homeowners who want the paperwork done properly rather than a cash job that leaves an unpermitted panel to explain at resale, landlords needing insurance reports or electrical inspections before a policy renewal, and small commercial tenants fitting out a leased space. Who it may suit less: anyone who wants a fixed published rate card before picking up the phone, or who prefers to book online. The site runs on a quote form and pushes calls and texts, and no pricing is published anywhere on it. Buyers comparing three quotes on a large job should expect to have a conversation rather than download a number.
The Google Business Profile lists the company as open 24 hours, seven days. Treat that as availability to take a call rather than a guarantee that a van rolls at 3am on a Sunday, and confirm what an after-hours call-out actually costs before agreeing to one. Genuine electrical emergencies do happen here, a burning smell at the panel, a service mast pulled loose by ice or a falling branch, half a house dark after a storm, and it is fair to ask what the overtime rate is and what the minimum charge covers.
On reputation, the Google Business Profile shows a 4.9 rating from 79 reviews as read on September 30, 2026. That is a strong average on a review count large enough to be meaningful for a local contractor, though it sits below the volume of the biggest Winnipeg electrical firms that carry hundreds of reviews and dispatch teams of trucks. The trade-off is the usual one: a smaller outfit often gives you the same person from estimate through to inspection, while a larger one may get someone to your door sooner during a January cold snap when everyone is busy.
Before hiring, get the licence number and confirm current liability insurance and Workers Compensation coverage in Manitoba, ask who pulls the permit, ask for the quote in writing with a breakdown of materials, and ask what happens if the inspector flags something. Those four questions sort competent electricians from the rest anywhere in the province, and any contractor worth using will answer them without hesitation.
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Watts Up Electric FAQs
Is Watts Up Electric licensed and insured?
The company states on its website that it is a fully licensed and insured electrical contractor serving Winnipeg and surrounding areas. That is its own claim rather than something independently verified here, so ask for the licence number and a current certificate of insurance before work begins. Any established Manitoba contractor will provide both on request.
Does it really operate 24 hours a day?
The Google Business Profile lists it as open 24 hours, seven days a week. In practice that usually means calls and texts are taken around the clock rather than a guaranteed overnight dispatch. If you have an after-hours problem, ask what the call-out charge and overtime rate are before agreeing to a visit.
What does it charge?
No rates are published. The website directs people to call, text or fill in a quote form, and pricing is quoted per job. For anything larger than a service call, ask for a written quote with materials and permit fees broken out so you can compare it fairly against other Winnipeg bids.
Does it handle permits for a panel upgrade?
Yes, according to its own service description, which says it takes care of permits, installation and inspection on panel work. That matters in Winnipeg, where an unpermitted panel can cause problems at resale or with an insurer. Confirm the permit fee is included in the quoted figure rather than added later.
Can it install an EV charger in a detached garage?
EV charger installation is listed for both homes and businesses, and detached garage installs are common work in Winnipeg given how many properties have back-lane garages. Expect the job to involve a feed from the house, possibly trenched or overhead, and often a small sub panel at the garage, so the cost sits well above a simple attached-garage install.
How is it rated?
Its Google Business Profile shows a 4.9 rating from 79 reviews, read on September 30, 2026. That is a high average on a review count large enough to be meaningful for a local electrical contractor, though smaller than the totals carried by the largest Winnipeg firms.
Does it do commercial work as well as houses?
Yes. Alongside residential service and renovation wiring, the company describes commercial tenant improvement projects, new construction and ongoing electrical service and maintenance. Small business owners fitting out a leased bay or retail space are within its stated range.
Is Watts Up Electric 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 Watts Up Electric serve?
Winnipeg. 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 Watts Up Electric 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.
How was this profile built?
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About This Business Profile
- Last reviewed
- October 2026
- Profile last updated
- November 11, 2026
- Google review data updated
- October 2, 2026
- Sources checked
- Google Business Profile, Company website
- Could not verify
- Licence (none published), insurance, founding year
- Sponsorship status
- No commercial relationship