R. A. Barnes Electrical Contractors Ltd.

Established in 1982, R. A. Barnes Electrical Contractors Ltd. has been proudly serving London and the surrounding areas of Southwestern Ontario for over 40 years. Under the leadership of CEO Rick Barnes, the company has built a reputation for trust and community while cultivating long-term partnerships with clients, suppliers, and staff. Over the course of their history, Barnes Electric has completed over 2,000 projects across the region. Barnes Electric is a professional electrical contracting firm based in London, Ontario, specializing in commercial, industrial, and residential electrical services. The company employs highly skilled 309A licensed journeypersons and electrical apprentices who are committed to maintaining current knowledge of the Ontario Electrical Code, the OH&S Act & Regulations, and other construction-related regulations. Their superior training program and commitment to safety is among the best in the industry. The company's core capabilities span a comprehensive range of electrical services. For commercial clients, Barnes Electric provides retail construction and renovations, office renovations, fire alarm installation and testing, lighting retrofits and installation, restaurant electrical work, computer and server rooms, medical and dental office installations including CAT scan and MRI installations, warehouse electrical systems, transformers, solar installations, Tesla and electric vehicle charging station installations (as certified Tesla Power Wall installers), and various manufacturing services. Their industrial services include industrial lighting retrofits and installation, panel maintenance and repair, generators, motor control panels, electrical controls, and facility upgrades. For residential clients, they offer new home design, renovations, maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs, panel upgrades, indoor and outdoor lighting, home automation systems, fire alarm and carbon monoxide detectors, and EV car chargers. Barnes Electric is a member of the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA), Ontario Electrical Industry (OEI), and London District Construction Association (LDCA). The company operates a fleet of service vehicles and provides 24-hour emergency service to keep clients safe and secure. Their mission is to provide all clients with friendly, professional, and efficient service while striving for excellence through skillful workmanship, quality materials, and a safe work environment. The company serves an extensive service area throughout Southwestern Ontario, including London, Saint Thomas, Port Stanley, Goderich, St. Mary's, Woodstock, Kitchener/Waterloo, Guelph, Cambridge, Brantford, Stratford, Tillsonburg, Strathroy, Ingersoll, Chatham, and many other communities. Recent notable projects include Boler Mountain, Thames Valley District School Board's new Northwest London School, Riverbend Golf, and the 18 Elm Street affordable housing project for Ontario Aboriginal Housing.