Aluminum Wiring Remediation in Calgary

Electrical panel and wiring installed by Taiga Electric

Panel upgrade and wiring work by Taiga Electric

Make Older Aluminum Wiring Safe Again

If your home was built in the late 1960s or 1970s, it may have aluminum branch wiring. Over time, aluminum connections can loosen and overheat at outlets, switches, and panels, one of the leading wiring-related fire risks in older homes, and a common reason insurers ask for repairs.

We inspect your connections, identify the trouble spots, and remediate them using approved methods, typically AlumiConn connectors or copper pigtailing at every device, so your wiring is safe, code-compliant, and acceptable to your insurer.

What's Included

Full inspection of aluminum branch-wiring connections
Approved remediation (AlumiConn connectors / copper pigtailing)
Repairs at outlets, switches, and fixtures
Panel and breaker connection checks
Identifying and correcting overheated or loose terminations
Outlet and switch replacement where needed
Documentation for insurance purposes
Permits and code inspection handled

Our Remediation Process

Inspection & Quote

We inspect your wiring and connections, identify aluminum branch circuits and any problem spots, and give you a clear, upfront quote.

Remediation

We remediate each device using approved methods, AlumiConn connectors or copper pigtailing, and correct any overheated terminations.

Panel Check

We check and tighten panel and breaker connections and replace any damaged devices.

Inspection & Documentation

We arrange code inspection and provide documentation you can give your insurer.

Why Choose Taiga Electric

Certified Master Electrician owned and operated
Journeyman electricians with 20+ years of experience each
Born and raised in Calgary, we know the city and its inspectors
Honest, upfront pricing and plain-English communication
Permits pulled and code compliance built into every job

Questions Answered

Aluminum Wiring Remediation FAQs

Straight answers to the questions Calgary homeowners ask most about aluminum wiring.

How much does aluminum wiring remediation cost in Calgary?

The cost depends on how much of your home is wired in aluminum, whether we're pigtailing connections or rewiring sections, and how accessible the wiring is. Since every project is different, we give you an exact, upfront quote after a quick assessment — no cost, no obligation — so you know the real number for your setup before any work begins.

Why does aluminum wiring need to be fixed?

Aluminum expands and contracts more than copper, which can loosen connections over time and create heat at outlets, switches, and panels. That's a known fire risk, which is why most insurers and inspectors want it addressed. We make the connections safe and bring everything up to the Canadian Electrical Code.

How do I know if my home has aluminum wiring?

Aluminum wiring was common in homes built roughly between the mid-1960s and late 1970s. You may see "AL" or "aluminum" printed on the cable jacket near the panel. If you're not sure, we can inspect it for you and tell you exactly what you're working with.

Do you have to rewire the whole house?

Not always. In many homes we can make connections safe by pigtailing copper onto the existing aluminum at each device, which is far less invasive than a full rewire. We assess your home and recommend the approach that's safe and cost-effective for your situation.

Will fixing aluminum wiring help with home insurance?

Often, yes. Many insurers in Alberta ask for aluminum wiring to be remediated by a licensed electrician before they'll write or renew a policy. We provide proper documentation of the work so you have what you need for your insurer.