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Women in power

Serving Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph and Surrounding Areas

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About Ladylike Electric

We are a woman powered small business in Kitchener, working for you and with you on your residential, commercial and industrial projects. Our specialty is taking your residential renovation to the next level!

We can help you make your future greener with energy efficient lighting upgrades and Electric Vehicle charger installations.

Education is a priority! We love helping you understand all the details of your project. We believe everyone deserves a fair chance and that we are investing in the next generation by hiring students for our team.

Services

We want to put our diverse skill set to work for you. Check out our typical services below but don’t hesitate to inquire about anything else you need.

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Renovations

  • Knob & Tube replacement or Aluminum wiring repair
  • Kitchen / Bathroom / Additions
  • Duplexing or basement finishing
  • Consultations, advice and circuit design for your renovation including working with or teaching you

 

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Lighting

  • Retrofit energy upgrades
  • New Fixtures, Dimmers/ Timers/ Motion Switches
  • Pot Lights
  • Signage and fluorescent replacements
  • Custom 12V LED under cabinet lights
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Panels & Service

  • New Service or Duplexing
  • Panel Upgrades
  • Subpanels
  • Fuses to Breakers
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Inspections & Troubleshooting

  • Pre Sale or safety electrical inspections
  • Troubleshooting electrical issues or concerns
  • Rental Inspections: $150 per unit for rental inspection including necessary paperwork. Estimates provided for any deficiencies identified
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Pools & Hot Tubs

  • Pool Pumps / Heaters
  • Hot Tub Connections
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Security & Smart Home

  • Home Automation Lutron Caseta and others
  • Security cameras hardwired or wi-fi
  • Doorbells and smart locks
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EV Car Chargers

  • Any auto manufactures hardwired or plug in chargers

What clients are saying

“We have worked with Jen and her amazing team twice now, on two different home renovation projects, and we would recommend Ladylike Electric highly, and without reservation! They offer a modern-day approach, built on traditional values of honesty, integrity, respect, reliability and trustworthiness. They present creative ideas and solutions, and working with them is an absolute pleasure. If you are looking for the best, you need look no further!!”

Kathleen Clark

We have used Ladylike Electric (as well as its previous incarnations) for all of our electric needs. They have always provided professional and competent services. They have worked on our garage remodel, basement remodel as well as our new patio build. They are a worry-free contractor that dealt with any permit / certification requirement in a transparent manner. We will use Ladylike Electric for any other electrical needs for as long as we live in this area. Jena and her team are the best. I’m also proud to support a company that is working hard at breaking down the male-dominated trade industries. Keep up the great work Ladylike.

Jamie MacDonald

I’ve had the pleasure of using Ladylike Electric’s services twice—once for outlet installation and another time for potlight installation. Their team is not only friendly but also incredibly knowledgeable. They assisted with placement, were open to adjustments, and made the entire process hassle-free.

If you’re looking for reliable electrical work, I highly recommend Ladylike Electric. Their commitment to customer satisfaction and attention to detail truly sets them apart.

Shannon M

The Ladylike electric, crew was professional, they kept to the schedule, and the overall cost was very reasonable. I would highly recommend their services, and will be using them again!
And also one thing I like to add is that Jen and her team always have a smile on their face and that made my day.
That shows me the character of a person and that they enjoy what they’re doing….
Thank you for ensuring everything was done perfectly and safe in our home.

Luis Viera

I have used Jen as my go to electrician for years and will continue to always call them. Reasonable pricing, excellent work, an old school work ethic, they clean up after themselves. (Many contractors don’t)
I cannot recommend them highly enough.

Lorelie

They showed up on time, provided a quick, free and no pressure quote, performed great work, provided outstanding customer service and left the job as clean or cleaner then they found it.

I would struggle to imagine how they could have performed better. They will definitely be my first call for any future required work.

Jeff Irvine

We were very impressed with the service we got from the Ladylike team! They were fast, highly skilled, and reasonably priced. I will definitely recommend them to friends. We are so pleased we found them!

Dagmar Batz

I’ve had Jen and the crew install two bathroom exhaust fans in my house. Quality work, great price, smooth process. Don’t look further if you need any electrical job done. Btw, Ladylike Electric was the only electrical contractor in the region who agreed to do both fans installation and venting them through the roof. Other electricians (even big companies) wanted me to hire them for the fan installation, then a roofer to install exhausts and finally and HVAC guy to connect them.

Anton Bazhal

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Jenn Alderdice and her team for the past 8 years, and they’ve consistently exceeded my expectations. From upgrading my electrical panel to installing outdoor outlets and maintaining light fixtures, every job has been done with precision and care. Jenn is incredibly responsive, ensuring each project is completed up to code and with the highest level of reliability. Her dedication and attention to detail make her stand out in the industry. I’ve confidently recommended Jenn’s services to friends and family, and I can’t thank her enough for her exceptional work!

Ish Ficici

I have had the pleasure of working with Jen for a number of years. She has done a number of small jobs for me as well as rewiring an entire home interior reno. She and her team are reliable and highly skilled. Their attention to detail is remarkable. They are respectful of the space they are working in and of the home owner while in the premises. I would highly recommend this company for your electrical needs. It is such a pleasure to work with a talented group of women who are in the competitive world of the trades.

Jean McFarlane

Estimates & Rates

Contact us for a free estimate
519-240-0641

We believe the most fair way of doing business for us and for the customer is to bill time and materials. We provide estimates based on these instead of quotes.

Standard Rates

Minimum: $125 – if the job is less than 1 hour, this is invoiced as flat rate
Per Employee: $85 per hour per employee
Minimum: 2 Electricians will be required for difficult fishing jobs (through drywall), larger jobs, extension ladder work or attic work. We value a safe work environment.

Materials

We try our best to source quality material at a reasonable price for each job, keeping our markup fair. We pride ourselves in lowering our environmental impact by sourcing material intentionally. We sort and recycle job site material whenever possible.

Inspection

We believe continuous improvement leads to a safer future for everyone. The Electrical Safety Authority inspects our work, ensuring that it complies with or exceeds the Ontario Electrical Safety Code.

What to Expect

We enjoy working as a team to bring your project to life. We are happy to work in conjunction with you and our fellow tradespeople.

Travel Time

No charge for travel to jobs within 45 minutes of our office. For travel time greater than 45 minutes, our rate is $85/hr per van.

Get in touch

Brighten our day and send us a message!

Meet Our Team

Our team is what makes us great.

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Jen Alderdice, Ladylike Electric owner and master electrician, in front of an electrical panel

Jen Alderdice

Owner

Master Electrician

Jen is an animal and nature lover. She chose to be a business owner so that she can create the kind of company she wants to work for. She’s an electrical technologist, construction and maintenance electrician, and master industrial electrician . She’s a thrifter, crafter and incredible friend.

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Celeste from Ladylike Electric working on a light fixter

Celeste

Apprentice

Celeste has been a member of our team since her high school co-op days. She’s now a couple years into her apprenticeship and crushing it! She’s also a fierce cat mom who loves boulder rock climbing.

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Tessa of Ladylike Electric headshot

Tessa

Conestoga College Co-op Student

Tessa is a co-op student at Conestoga College in the Electrical Industrial program. She loves chatting about cars and country music!

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Jena of Ladylike Electric headshot

Jena

Office Administrator

Jena is our office admin she has a lot of crafting hobbies and is a mom to a very busy boy. Jena manages our scheduling and receives our calls she arranges inspections and will send you your invoices.

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Jena of Ladylike Electric headshot

Kathy

Previous Owner when we were Clout Industries -Master Electrician

As the founder of Clout Industries, Kathy Clout has always believed in the amazing potential of a female electrical company. Kathy is semi-retired but we still consider her part of the Ladylike team and are thrilled to carry on her vision.