Common signs include frequent breaker trips, a fuse box instead of breakers, or planning additions like an EV charger or home extension. A licensed electrician can assess whether your panel meets your needs. Request an estimate for an assessment.

EV charger installation typically requires a dedicated circuit and sufficient electrical panel capacity. A licensed electrician will assess your system and ensure the installation meets Ontario Electrical Safety Code requirements. Request an estimate to get started.

If you smell burning, see sparks, or have lost power, turn off the affected breaker if it is safe to do so and call a licensed electrician immediately. For immediate danger, call emergency services. You can reach us at (647) 978-2214.

Yes. We coordinate with general contractors, builders, and homeowners on renovation and new construction projects to ensure electrical work is completed safely and on schedule. Request an estimate to discuss your project.

In most cases, yes. Electrical installations and upgrades in Ontario must be notified to the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA), which also performs the inspection. A Licensed Electrical Contractor handles the permit for you as part of the job.

Common signs include breakers that trip frequently, a panel that still uses fuses, a warm panel cover, flickering lights when appliances run, or plans to add large loads like an EV charger, hot tub, or home addition. An electrician can assess your panel’s capacity and condition.

Most Level 2 chargers need a dedicated circuit, and your panel must have enough spare capacity. The installation requires an ESA permit and inspection. A licensed electrician will check your panel, run the circuit, and handle the paperwork.

A tripping breaker is doing its job — protecting the circuit. Try unplugging devices on that circuit; if it still trips, there may be an overload, a faulty appliance, or a wiring problem. Don’t replace the breaker with a larger one yourself. If it keeps happening, have an electrician investigate.

A GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) protects people from electric shock and is required in wet areas like kitchens, bathrooms, and outdoors. An AFCI (arc fault circuit interrupter) protects against fires caused by damaged wiring. Ontario’s Electrical Code requires them in specific locations.

Aluminum wiring was common in homes built in the 1960s–70s. It is not automatically dangerous, but its connections can loosen over time and overheat. It should be inspected by an electrician, and any repairs must use methods approved for aluminum.

Knob-and-tube is an early-1900s wiring method still found in some older homes. It has no ground wire, and many insurers will not cover homes that still use it. If your home has it, get an assessment — replacement is usually recommended during renovations.

In Ontario, electrical work must be performed by a Licensed Electrical Contractor. Unlicensed electrical work can be unsafe, may void your home insurance, and can cause problems when selling your home.

Stop using the outlet, and if you can do so safely, turn off the breaker for that circuit. Don’t touch anything that looks scorched. If you see smoke or flames, call 911. Then have a licensed electrician inspect it before using it again.

Some patching is sometimes unavoidable, especially when running new wires through finished walls. A careful electrician keeps openings small and tidy, and any drywall repair or repainting is straightforward to arrange afterward.