Fourplex, Townhome & Multi-Unit Electrical
Multi-Family Electrical Contractor in Delta & the Lower Mainland
Complete electrical planning, rough-in, service and distribution work, unit wiring, common-area power, and finish electrical for fourplexes, townhomes, row homes, and low-rise residential projects across Delta, Surrey, Burnaby, Vancouver, Richmond, Langley, and Coquitlam.
Hundel Electric works with builders, developers, and general contractors from drawing review through finishing. Related project needs can include electrical service upgrades, EV charger readiness, new construction electrical, and shared-property electrical planning.
Multi-unit construction
Organized electrical work from the first drawing to final finishing.
Multi-family construction requires more coordination than repeating the same unit several times. Services, meter locations, panels, unit layouts, mechanical equipment, exterior lighting, common areas, parkades, inspections, and future EV demand must work together as one complete electrical system.
Fourplex electrical
Complete electrical work for fourplexes and small multi-unit residential developments, including unit wiring, panels, appliance circuits, lighting, common areas, and finishing.
Townhomes and row homes
Electrical rough-in and finishing organized by building, floor, unit, electrical room, and construction phase for townhouse and row-home developments.
Low-rise and common areas
Hallway lighting, exterior lighting, parkade circuits, service rooms, shared equipment power, common receptacles, and building electrical distribution.
Service, distribution, and EV readiness
Planning around electrical service capacity, metering, distribution equipment, unit panels, mechanical loads, and future EV charging pathways.
What this service can include
Complete multi-family electrical scope
- Drawing and electrical-scope review
- Fourplex, townhouse, and row-home wiring
- Unit rough-in and finish electrical
- Panel, service, metering, and distribution coordination
- Kitchen, laundry, appliance, and mechanical circuits
- Common-area, parkade, and exterior lighting
- EV charger conduit and electrical-capacity planning
- Permit and inspection coordination where included in the scope
- Final device installation, testing, and panel labeling
Information needed for pricing
What builders should send
- Architectural and electrical drawings
- Project location and municipality
- Number of buildings, units, and storeys
- Target service size and unit panel sizes if known
- Mechanical, appliance, EV, and specialty loads
- Lighting fixture schedule and control requirements
- Expected construction and inspection schedule
- Any utility, engineering, or permit documents already available
Project pricing: Multi-family electrical work is quoted from drawings, specifications, site conditions, schedule, material requirements, utility requirements, and the exact division of responsibilities. Send the project package for a scope review instead of relying on a price-per-square-foot estimate.
Completed work
Real Lower Mainland multi-family project experience
Review completed Hundel Electric projects involving fourplex, townhome, and high-capacity electrical service work.
Burnaby fourplex
Nearly 13,000 square feet across four storeys, with a 400 amp service, 125 amps per unit, EV charging support, heat-pump wiring, and complete unit electrical.
View Burnaby project →Surrey 17-unit townhomes
Four buildings across three storeys, multiple electrical rooms, 100 amps per unit, full residential wiring, distribution work, and Hydro coordination.
View Surrey project →400 amp service installations
High-capacity electrical service work for larger homes and multi-unit projects where load planning, distribution, and future electrical demand matter.
View service projects →Our process
How Hundel Electric handles multi-family electrical work
The process is organized around drawings, construction phases, trade coordination, inspection timing, and clear communication with the builder or general contractor.
Review drawings and scope
We review unit layouts, service requirements, electrical rooms, mechanical loads, lighting, common areas, EV requirements, and project responsibilities.
Plan the electrical sequence
Work is organized by building, floor, unit, electrical room, rough-in stage, inspection milestone, and finishing schedule.
Coordinate on site
We coordinate electrical work with framing, HVAC, plumbing, fire-protection trades, drywall, cabinetry, exterior work, utilities, and inspections as required by the project.
Finish, test, and label
Panels, devices, fixtures, circuits, and common-area systems are completed cleanly, tested, and labeled according to the project scope.
Related electrical planning
Multi-family projects often overlap with other electrical services.
These related pages provide more detail on service capacity, EV charging, construction wiring, and shared-property electrical systems.
Service upgrades
Electrical service and capacity planning for larger residential loads and multi-unit distribution.
View service upgrades →EV charger planning
EV charging circuits, pathways, load review, and future-ready charging considerations.
View EV charging →New construction
Electrical planning, rough-in, and finishing for custom homes and residential construction.
View construction electrical →Strata electrical
Common-area, parkade, lighting, troubleshooting, and shared-property electrical support.
View strata electrical →Service areas
Multi-family electrical contractor serving the Lower Mainland
Hundel Electric Services LTD is based in North Delta and works with builders, developers, general contractors, property managers, and owners across the Lower Mainland.
Questions & answers
Common questions about multi-family electrical projects
These answers help builders, developers, and general contractors understand the information needed before pricing and scheduling a multi-unit electrical project.
Do you wire fourplexes and multi-unit residential projects?
Yes. Hundel Electric handles electrical work for fourplexes, townhomes, row homes, and low-rise multi-unit residential projects across Delta, Surrey, Burnaby, Vancouver, Richmond, Langley, Coquitlam, and the Lower Mainland.
Do you work directly with builders, developers, and general contractors?
Yes. We can review drawings, define the electrical scope, coordinate construction phases, and communicate directly with the builder, developer, or general contractor when the project fits our schedule and capabilities.
Can you handle electrical services, distribution, and electrical rooms?
Yes, depending on the approved drawings and project scope. Hundel Electric can support service and distribution planning, unit panels, electrical rooms, common-area power, metering coordination, and larger electrical loads.
Can you plan EV charging for a multi-family building?
Yes. EV charging should be considered early so service capacity, electrical rooms, conduit paths, parking locations, future expansion, and access requirements are not missed before concrete and finished surfaces are completed.
Do you coordinate electrical permits and inspections?
Permit and inspection coordination can be included where required. The exact responsibility for permits, engineering, utility coordination, fees, and supporting documents is confirmed in the written project scope.
What should I send for a multi-family electrical quote?
Send the architectural and electrical drawings, project address, unit and building count, number of storeys, expected schedule, service information, mechanical and appliance loads, lighting requirements, EV plans, and any available permit or utility documents.
How is a multi-family electrical project priced?
Pricing depends on the drawings, specifications, service and distribution requirements, unit count, common areas, lighting package, mechanical loads, EV requirements, material choices, schedule, site access, and division of responsibilities. A project package is needed for accurate pricing.