TAMARACK

Dedication. Reliability. Value.

Your One-Stop Resource for Electrical & Construction Projects

From Prospect and based in HRM, Tamarack is a locally owned, family-run electrical and general contracting company. Founded and operated by Ben O’Brien, we provide reliable electrical services and small-to-medium construction projects for homes and businesses throughout HRM and surrounding communities, and put customer service first!

From new home wiring to full renovations and competitive tenders, we deliver professional, code-compliant work that stands up to the test of time.

Our approach is straightforward: show up, do the job properly, communicate clearly, and stand behind the finished product because your home or business deserves nothing less! We focus on skilled workmanship, practical problem-solving, and training the next generation of tradespeople. Homeowners and commercial clients get a no-nonsense way of doing business — solid work that lasts, at a fair price, from people you can trust.

Tamarack Electric’s foundation was built on all types of electrical work, from residential, commercial, and industrial, to maintenance in the Arctic. That range of experience and being held to exacting standards gives us an edge. We are organized, projects are well-planned, and we excel at what we do.

Previously working for a large Multi-Trade company and in charge of full-project coordination, we know what is required on large scale general contracting projects.

When starting the business, we noticed customers were in search of more extensive skilled labour and wanted a company with people they can trust with no fear of being ripped off, and no cutting corners.

With our knack for construction, we started offering these services as well. Most general contractors do not get involved with electrical and use sub-contractors instead. Providing high-standard electrical work in addition to construction results in significant time-savings and improved efficiency. Less waiting, more productivity!

With years in the local construction industry, we have an unlimited list of resources at our disposal if external skilled labour is required, helping all our projects run seamlessly.

Why Choose TAMARACK?

  • We’re a local, family-owned business, providing code-compliant work and honest, upfront pricing.
  • REVISE: We bring nearly twenty years of experience in electrical work — including maintenance and troubleshooting — plus years of large-scale project coordination.
  • Our Nova Scotia Power approval and ongoing training keep us current with codes, tools, and methods, so your work is done right the first time.
  • We envision a future where we keep growing as a trusted, reliable part of our community — not just completing jobs, but building relationships that last.
  • We’re steadily expanding — from residential wiring and renovations into small-to-medium construction projects, all handled in-house for better efficiency and fewer headaches.
  • Support local, build together: When you choose Tamarack, you’re backing a family-run business that reinvests in the community and takes pride in every connection and every finish.

Our Core Values

  • Integrity: We believe in being straight with people. That means clear communication, honest pricing, and doing what we say we’re going to do.
  • Quality: We take real pride in our work. Every job should be something we’re happy to put our name on — clean, solid, and built to last.
  • Reliability: People need to know they can count on us. We show up when we say we will, keep projects moving, and finish what we start.
  • Respect: We treat every customer and every person on the crew the way we’d want to be treated ourselves — with fairness, patience, and common sense.
  • Education: We’re never done learning. We stay current with the code, better tools, and smarter ways of working so the next job is even stronger than the last

OUR MISSION

To deliver reliable, high-quality electrical and general contracting services that keep homes and businesses in Nova Scotia safe, efficient, and built to last, with honest pricing, skilled workmanship, and a commitment to getting the job done right the first time.