Your Trusted Local Electrician for 25+ Years
Full-service residential electrical contractor. Licensed, insured, and dedicated to honest advice, fair pricing, and quality work that lasts. We clean up like we were never there.
Inline Electric is a family-run residential electrical contractor based in Kitchener-Waterloo, owned and operated by master electrician Jeff Gilchrist. For more than 25 years, homeowners across Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge, Woodstock and Guelph have called us for panel upgrades, knob & tube removal, aluminum wiring repairs, pot light installations and full basement renovations. Every job is fully licensed under ESA/ECRA #7003497, WSIB-covered, and pulled with the proper permits. Call or text Jeff anytime for an honest opinion and a fair, written estimate.
Our Electrical Services
From heritage home rewiring to modern lighting installations, we handle it all with care, expertise, and the ESA permits and inspections your home insurance requires.
Panel Upgrade
Upgrade your electrical panel to safely handle modern power demands. 100A to 200A and beyond.
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Knob & Tube Removal
Safe removal and replacement of outdated knob and tube wiring. Insurance-friendly, ESA-certified.
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Service Upgrade
Upgrade your utility entrance, mast, and meter base to 200A — overhead or underground.
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Electrical Repair
Troubleshooting, diagnostics & repairs for flickering lights, dead outlets, and more.
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Pot Lights
Clean, modern recessed lighting installations for any room. Brighten your home the right way.
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Aluminum Wiring
Professional aluminum wiring inspection, pigtailing, and replacement for safer connections.
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Basement Renovations
Complete electrical for finished basements — pot lights, wiring, heated floors, media cabling, and ESA permits.
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One of our service vans on a recent job — friendly faces (and friendly pups) included.
Why Homeowners Trust Inline Electric
25+ Years Experience
Trusted by hundreds of families across Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge and Woodstock since 1999.
Licensed & Insured
ESA/ECRA Licence #7003497, fully WSIB-covered, and $2M liability insured for your protection.
Honest & Fair Pricing
No upselling, no hidden fees, no surprises — we quote what it will actually be in writing.
We Clean Up
We leave your home as tidy as we found it — drop cloths down, debris removed, like we were never there.
Proudly Serving Your Community
Local electricians who know your neighbourhood inside and out.
About Inline Electric
Jeff Gilchrist founded Inline Electric in Kitchener-Waterloo to do residential electrical work the right way — small, focused, and personally accountable. Jeff is on every job site, every quote is honest, and our team treats your home like our own. That means drop cloths down, boots off, and a thorough clean-up before we leave.
Most homeowners find us through their insurance broker, realtor, or a neighbour who's had us in. We specialize in the older homes that fill Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and Woodstock — knob & tube replacement, aluminum wiring remediation, 60-amp to 200-amp panel upgrades, and the ESA Certificates of Inspection insurers ask for. Read more about Jeff and our crew →
What Our Customers Say
"Just a quick note to say how great your team was when they wired our hot tub! Their attention to detail was appreciated."
— J.K.
"Rarely, as a Realtor, do I come across service providers that I believe so strongly in that I would recommend them to clients with confidence. Inline is one of those companies. Jeff runs a tight ship."
— Lisa, Realtor
Ready for Your Free Estimate?
Call or text Jeff 24/7. Honest advice, fair pricing, and quality work — guaranteed.
