Etobicoke · Toronto Hydro service area
Licensed electrician in Etobicoke
Etobicoke runs from 1930s homes in the Kingsway to post-war bungalows in Alderwood and Long Branch and condo towers on the lakeshore. Each needs a different kind of electrical work, and we do all three.
Electrical work in Etobicoke
Three Etobicokes, three kinds of job
Etobicoke became part of the City of Toronto in 1998, but it still feels like several towns. The south has older lakeside communities and newer condos, the middle has the Kingsway and Humber Valley, and the north has the post-war and 1960s suburbs around Rexdale and Thistletown. The electrical work follows the housing.
In the Kingsway, Humber Valley Village and Princess-Rosethorn, solid brick homes from the 1930s and 1940s often have their wiring updated in pieces over the decades. Further south and west, in Alderwood, Long Branch and New Toronto, compact post-war bungalows commonly still run on 60 or 100 amps. Up north, split-levels and bungalows from the 1950s and 60s in Markland Wood, Eringate and Thistletown are reaching the point where panels and original devices are due.
Housing and wiring
What we usually find, by type of home
| Type of home | Where you'll find it | Work we're most often asked for |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s and 40s brick homes | The Kingsway, Humber Valley Village, Princess-Rosethorn | Rewiring in stages, service upgrades, lighting for renovations |
| Post-war bungalows | Alderwood, Long Branch, New Toronto, Mimico | 100 to 200 amp upgrades, basement suites, EV chargers |
| 1950s and 60s suburbs | Markland Wood, Eringate, Thistletown, Rexdale | Panel replacement, device updates, surge protection |
| Lakeshore condos | Humber Bay Shores, Mimico waterfront | Pot lights, in-suite circuits, lighting upgrades |
Bungalows and basements
Making room for a second unit
Lots in Alderwood and Long Branch are often wider than those downtown, and the bungalows on them have full basements that suit a second unit. Adding one usually means more than a few new outlets. A suite needs its own kitchen and bathroom circuits, interconnected smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, lighting for the exit route, and a service with enough capacity for two households cooking and doing laundry at the same time.
We size that from a load calculation, then decide with you whether the existing service can carry it or needs a panel upgrade. Our basement and legal suite page covers the full electrical scope.
Toronto Hydro on the west side
All of Etobicoke is supplied by Toronto Hydro. If a panel upgrade means disconnecting or enlarging your service, we request that from Toronto Hydro and plan the day around their crew, so the power is off for as short a time as possible.
Condos and the lakeshore
Working in Humber Bay and Mimico towers
Condo electrical work is mostly about doing small jobs carefully inside someone else's rules. Concrete ceilings limit where pot lights can go, and suites often have little room in the ceiling above a bulkhead. Shutdowns have to be booked with management, and the building may want to see insurance and a description of the work before we start.
We plan around all of that before we arrive, and we leave the suite clean. Property managers who look after several buildings can read about how we work with them on our property managers page.
Storms and the creeks
Heavy summer storms can bring a power cut and water in the basement on the same night, especially in low-lying homes. If your sump pump matters, a standby generator keeps it running when the grid doesn't, and whole-home surge protection protects electronics when the power comes back.
Neighbourhoods
Where we work in Etobicoke
We cover all of Etobicoke, including:
- the Kingsway
- Humber Valley Village
- Islington Village
- Princess-Rosethorn
- Edenbridge
- Markland Wood
- Mimico
- New Toronto
- Long Branch
- Alderwood
- Thistletown
- Rexdale
Services in Etobicoke
- Panel upgrades100A to 200A service
- Full home wiringWhole house or room by room
- Backup generatorsStandby + transfer switch
- EV chargersLevel 2, 40 to 60A circuit
- Pot lights and lightingInterior + exterior
- New construction for buildersRough-in to final
- 24/7 emergency electricianDay or night
- Full home electrical inspectionsPanel to outlets
- Troubleshooting and repairsDiagnostic call
- Knob-and-tube replacementInspected, then rewired
- Aluminum wiring repairPigtail or rewire
- Whole-home surge protectionAt the panel
- Outdoor and landscape lightingWeather-rated
- Renovation electricalKitchen, bath, basement
- Basements and legal suitesPermit-ready
- Kitchen electricalCircuits + lighting
- Bathroom electricalGFCI, fan, lighting
- Temporary powerSite power, day one
- Permits and load calculationsESA, loads, drawings
- Commercial electricalRetail, office, multi-unit
Etobicoke service pages
What customers say
Reviews from our customers
Good communication, arrived on time. I had them do a lot of work. Installed three appliances, remove and replace seven lights and change one receptacle. Solved a problem with the under counter lights I had chosen and went to get a better solution. Willing to take extra time to check positioning of new light fixtures to ensure proper look and lighting. I will use them again.
Shaldin Marrast is a Master Electrician who I would give 10*. I needed to hang and swag a chandelier. It needed to be done impeccably. Then there was the old wiring and the old light dimmer that needed to be revived. Shaldin was so expert, generous and creative with his work. Making sure I was happy every step of the way. I highly recommend Marrast Contracting; they stand by their work.
Marrast Contracting did excellent work on our home and all the electrical work was done to ESA standard and he provided us with a certificate after the work was done. And was done quickly. Would recommend 100% to all my friends and family.
Shaldin and his team installed new light fixtures in our home. We appreciate the promptness, transparency, friendliness, expertise and cleanliness. Thanks! We'll be in touch again for other electrical jobs.
Shaldin from Marrast Contracting showcased remarkable initiative and troubleshooting skills throughout the project. His efficiency, quick turnaround, and unwavering reliability were truly commendable. Highly skilled and dedicated, Shaldin exceeded expectations, ensuring the job was completed with precision and excellence. I highly recommend Shaldin and Marrast Contracting for any commercial project.
I cannot recommend this contracting company highly enough for their exceptional electrical panel repair services. Their expertise, efficiency, attention to detail, transparent communication, and dedication to customer satisfaction are truly commendable. If you are in need of electrical panel repairs, look no further.
Questions
Etobicoke electrical questions
Do you work in Etobicoke condos?
Yes. In-suite work such as pot lights, new circuits and lighting upgrades is common in the Humber Bay and Mimico towers. Condo work usually needs the property manager's approval and a booked time for any shutdown, and some buildings ask for proof of insurance. We handle that coordination with you and the building.
Who issues the permits for a basement apartment in Etobicoke?
Two different bodies. The building permit for a second unit comes from the City of Toronto, because Etobicoke is part of the city. The electrical permit comes from the Electrical Safety Authority, and we file that one. We give your designer the electrical layout they need for the city application.
How much does a panel upgrade cost?
It depends on the house. The biggest factor is whether the hydro service to your house is overhead or underground, followed by where the meter and panel sit and how much wiring needs to move. The utility matters too: Toronto Hydro charges a fee for the disconnect and reconnect, which Alectra and Hydro One customers usually don't pay. Send us photos of your panel and meter for a first idea, and we give you a fixed written quote after a site visit.
Do you offer 24/7 emergency service?
Yes. For an electrical emergency call (647) 930-2907 any time, day or night. If you see smoke or fire, leave the house and call 911 first. If a power line is down, stay well back and call your hydro utility's emergency line.
How does a service call work?
A service or diagnostic call is a first visit to find the cause of a problem. We give you the rate when you book, test the circuit, tell you what we found, and give you the price to fix it before we do any work. Many simple jobs can also be priced from photos.
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