1. Company Overview
| Company Name: | 4-Star Electric Ltd. |
| Year Established | 1989 |
| Services Offered | Residential and Commercial Electrical Services, Emergency Electrical Services, Home Lighting Services, Electrical Panel Upgrades, Smoke/CO Detectors, Electric Vehicles Services, Underground Electrical Repairs, Whole-Home Surge Protector, Electrical Inspections, Aluminum Wiring Replacement and more! |
| Service Areas | Calgary and the surrounding areas. |
| Company Description
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Calgary’s Trusted Electrical Company Since 1989!For over thirty years, 4-Star Electric has been Calgary’s go-to source for trusted, high-quality electrical service. Founded in 1989 by John and Irene Vannus, the company began as a small, family-run business built on hard work, integrity, and customer care. In the late ‘80s, John worked far up north, away from his wife and four young sons. Wanting to be closer to home and confident in his skills, he started 4-Star Electric out of the family’s house. John handled the electrical work, while Irene kept the books, all while raising their family. The company name says it all: the “4 stars” represent their sons: Denny, Dustin, Denver, and Dallas. Two of whom are now members of the team! From the start, John set out to deliver the best customer service and workmanship. That commitment continues to define 4-Star Electric today. Although the company has grown significantly over the years, the same family values still guide every project. Whether a simple repair or a complex commercial installation, the team approaches each job with professionalism, courtesy, and a smile. Full-service electrical company for residential and commercial clients4-Star Electric serves residential and commercial clients with a full range of electrical services. That includes panel upgrades, surge protection, lighting design and installation, home renovations, EV charger installations, code corrections, and much more. Their licensed electricians are trained to handle any electrical issue with precision and care. At the heart of the company is a clear mission: to ensure every customer receives trustworthy, timely, and reliable service. They work around your schedule, show up on time, and treat your home or business with respect. It’s a service you can count on, from a team you’ll be happy to welcome back. Contact them about your project! |
2. Certifications, Awards, & Industry Recognition
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RenovationFind – A+ ratingThe RenovationFind Certification process screens companies on critical criteria, including legal and credit background, customer complaints, business licensing, insurance, provincial Worker Compensation Coverage, and affiliation with the Better Business Bureau. View 4-Star Electric’s RenovationFind Profile. |
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Best in Calgary4-Star Electric has made RenovationFind’s lists for the Best Electricians in Calgary, Best Commercial Electricians in Calgary, and Best EV Charger Installation Services in Sherwood Park. They were recognized for their proven reputation for ethical business practices, high-quality service, outstanding products, and customer satisfaction. |
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Better Business Bureau – A+4-Star Electric Ltd. has been a member of the Better Business Bureau since 2017. They have an A+ rating.
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Home Stars Best of the Best4-Star Electric is a HomeStars Best of the Best Winner for four years in a row, including 2025. In addition, they’ve received the HomeStars Best of Award 11 times. To win a HomeStars Best of Award, service professionals need to be HomeStars Verified, have a Star Score of 85% or higher, and consistently demonstrate exceptional customer service. The award recognizes pros who show high integrity, customer service, and consistency within the HomeStars network. |
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Top Choice Award 20254-Star Electric Ltd. is Calgary’s Top Choice Electrician for 2025!Top Choice Awards are given to companies with the highest customer votes, collected by consumer surveys. |
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Technical Seal of Safety CertifiedCompanies that bear the Technician Seal of Safety™ are members of a professional contractor organization that advocates using pre-employment background checks and drug testing as allowed by law, along with persistent, daily training, ensuring your family enjoys the safest and best service experience imaginable. |
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ThreeBestRated – Best Electricians in Calgary4-Star Electric is one of the ThreeBestRated for electricians in Calgary. To achieve this status, contractors undergo a rigorous 50-Point Inspection, which includes everything from checking reviews, ratings, reputation, history, complaints, satisfaction, trust and price. |
3. Online Reviews – Average 4.9 Stars
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Disclaimer: These reviews were taken from Google, Facebook and HomeStars. Customers submitted them between January 2022 and May 2025.
4. Website & Social Media Presence
| Website: | https://4starelectric.com/ |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/4starelectric |
| Instagram: | https://www.instagram.com/4starelectric/ |
| Twitter: | https://x.com/4starelectric |
| LinkedIn: | https://www.linkedin.com/company/4-star-electric-ltd-/ |
5. Customer Testimonials
Three years ago, we bought an older home that had been renovated by the previous owner, and some of the electrical was, to say the least, erratic. 4-star Electric and Matt in particular were extraordinarily good at telling us exactly what needed to happen and why. I felt respected and that the answers we were given were honest. When you end up having to spend a great deal of money to revamp most of the electrical in your home, it absolutely helps to have confidence in the people doing the work, and I cannot say enough good things about all the staff that we have dealt with.
– Lisa
4-star was the first to reply to my request to get a quote. They even arranged and booked a time right from the start. The caveat here is that they wanted to charge me $70 for a service visit to get the quote. In addition, they just assumed I wanted the work done at the same time as the quote. I called them 24h hours before the visit to clarify all this, and the nice lady on the phone waived the service fee and said the tech would just do the quote.
Jesse Tompkins came to do the quote. He called ahead and was super professional. The quote took about 45 mins cause he was carefully considering the options.
The cost was much more than I expected, but tbh I had no idea what to expect. I think I just wanted it to be $600 when it was really closer to $2800.
I accepted the quote with the metal conduit, and Jesse got to work right away. He even went back to the shop to get help. The final job took about 3 hours x 2 people + materials. Jesse even took the time to book the inspector for a future date.
Overall I would recommend this company 100%. Just know you will be paying for quality. I didn’t see any corners being cut. Check out the pics, I think the final result is great.– Cory
When replacing an outdoor light I found out that it was missing a junction box. I reached to 4-Star Electric based on the positive reviews that I had seen online and I am glad I did.
I was extremely impressed with the job that Brett did. He provided a clear explanation of the cost and time. The work he did was fantastic and I appreciated the time and effort with the job he did. After the installation, he did an inspection of the panels and corrected a couple of minor issue that he found. I also liked that the invoice included photos of work done.
It was a great experience from start to finish.
– ST
