Renovation electrical · Toronto & GTA
Renovation electrical in Toronto and the GTA
Kitchens, bathrooms, basements and whole-floor renovations, wired by a licensed contractor who plans with you or your general contractor before the walls open, and finishes cleanly after they close.
Our work
A renovation in progress
Walls and ceiling opened up so new circuits, boxes and lighting can go in before the drywall closes.
Renovations
The electrical decisions that shape a renovation
Electrical work is a small share of most renovation budgets, but it decides a lot about how the finished space works: where the light falls, whether there's an outlet where the coffee maker goes, whether the induction range can run at full power, and whether the bathroom fan actually clears the steam. Most of those decisions have to be made before the walls are open.
We work directly with homeowners on smaller projects and alongside general contractors on larger ones. Either way, the order is the same: plan the layout and the load, check the panel, rough in while the walls are open, pass the ESA rough-in inspection, then finish with devices and fixtures once the drywall and paint are done.
The panel question
Many GTA renovations run into the same problem halfway through: the panel is full, or the service is too small for what's being added. Finding that out early lets you plan a panel upgrade into the schedule instead of discovering it at rough-in.
By room
Renovation electrical, room by room
Kitchen electrical
Appliance circuits, counter outlets, island power, pendants, pot lights and under-cabinet lighting.
Read more → RenovationBathroom electrical
GFCI protection, exhaust fans, vanity and mirror lighting, heated floors and towel warmers.
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Finished basements and permitted second units, from lighting and outlets to suite panels and alarms.
Read more →What changes the scope
Things we check before quoting
- Panel and service capacity. What's free in the panel and what the service can carry once new loads are added.
- Existing wiring. Older wiring in the rooms being opened is often best replaced while the walls are open.
- Appliances. Each major appliance has its own requirements, so the spec sheets matter.
- Heating changes. Heat pumps, electric baseboards and in-floor heating add significant load.
- Access. How cable can reach the renovated rooms from the panel without opening finished spaces.
Living in the house during the work
Most of our renovation customers stay at home while the work happens. We plan shut-offs so the rest of the house keeps power, label temporary circuits clearly, and make sure the fridge, furnace and internet stay on. When we need the power off, we tell you when and for how long.
Renovations in older homes in Toronto and Forest Hill tend to involve more of the last two. In newer homes in Vaughan or Richmond Hill, the panel and appliance loads are usually the deciding factors.
Have done business with this company twice now once for a panel & subpanel replacement and most recently for a few extra circuits. They were excellent both times, on time with quality, neat & certified work. Great contractor to deal with!
How a renovation runs
Our part, stage by stage
Plan and load check
Layout, circuits and panel capacity agreed before demolition.
Permit
We file the ESA notification for the electrical work.
Rough-in
Boxes, cable and circuits installed while walls and ceilings are open.
Rough-in inspection
ESA inspects before insulation and drywall go up.
Finish and final
Devices, fixtures and connections, then the ESA final and your Certificate of Acceptance.
Questions
Renovation electrical: common questions
When should the electrician be involved in a renovation?
At the planning stage, before demolition. Lighting layouts, appliance circuits and panel capacity all affect the design and the budget, and they're far cheaper to settle on paper than after drywall goes up.
Do renovations need an ESA permit?
Almost always, when electrical work is involved. We file the notification with ESA and book the inspections. On most renovations there's a rough-in inspection before the walls close and a final inspection when the work is complete.
Will my panel handle the renovation?
We check that first. Kitchens with induction ranges, heated bathroom floors and basement suites all add load. If your panel or service can't take it, a panel upgrade is usually best done as part of the renovation.
Do you work with general contractors and builders?
Yes. A large share of our work is for general contractors and custom home builders, from temporary power and rough-in through to final connections and ESA sign-off. Two crews mean we can keep to your schedule on larger projects.
Do you take out the ESA permit?
Yes. In Ontario, the licensed contractor files the notification of work with the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) and books the inspection. We handle it on every job that needs one, and you get the ESA Certificate of Acceptance when the work passes. Keep it: insurers and home buyers often ask for it.
Where we work
Renovation electrical across the GTA
We serve homeowners, builders and businesses across Toronto and the GTA.
- North York
- Toronto
- Forest Hill
- Etobicoke
- Scarborough
- Mississauga
- Vaughan
- Richmond Hill
- Oakville
- Caledon
- King
- Barrie
- Markham
- Aurora
- Newmarket
- Brampton
- Alliston
- Wasaga Beach
- Collingwood