R. Gipson Electric Ltd — Master Electrician & Electrical Contractor in Gananoque, ON
R. Gipson Electric Ltd. has been one of the defining electrical contractors in Gananoque and the Rideau Lakes region since Master Electrician Roger Gipson founded the company in 1979. Over more than four decades of operation, the company grew from a single-trade electrical service into a full-scope contractor handling residential, commercial, industrial, primary line, and emergency power work — with a reputation built on technical depth, honest service, and genuine knowledge of what it takes to do electrical work in a community shaped by islands, shorelines, and rural infrastructure. R. Gipson was among the first contractors in the region to establish a private pole line service with a dedicated bucket truck, and to service island properties directly via a company pontoon boat — both capabilities that remain relevant and valued in the 1000 Islands community to this day.
Services
- Residential Electrical — New home wiring, panel upgrades, circuit additions, EV charger installation, and whole-home rewiring for older properties throughout Gananoque and the Thousand Islands
- Commercial & Industrial Electrical — Service, installation, and ongoing maintenance for commercial premises, light industrial facilities, and mixed-use properties in the region
- Primary Line Work — Overhead and underground primary service work, private pole line installation and maintenance; the company’s dedicated bucket truck enables work most area electricians cannot do
- Emergency Power Systems — Generator installation, automatic transfer switch wiring, and standby power system design for residential and commercial clients
- Island & Waterfront Electrical — On-site electrical work at island properties accessed by boat; a specialty built over decades of servicing the St. Lawrence and Rideau Lakes island communities
- Gas Station Electrical (POST Certified) — Petroleum-oriented service and installation work for fuelling facilities; the team holds POST (Petroleum Oriented Safety Training) certification
Service Area
R. Gipson Electric Ltd. serves Gananoque, the Thousand Islands waterway, and the broader Rideau Lakes region of eastern Ontario. Decades of island-access experience and a company pontoon boat mean remote and waterfront properties are well within their operational range.
Why It’s on home.renovation.reviews
An independent Master Electrician with 45-plus years of continuous operation in one community is a rare resource anywhere. Roger Gipson built his company on capabilities — bucket truck, pontoon boat, POST certification, island access logistics — that few area electricians can replicate. Senior electrician Kyle Amo and a team of junior electricians extend that depth. This profile belongs in the directory as one of eastern Ontario’s most technically distinctive trade contractors.
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