# Toronto Electrical Contractor: Knob & Tube Replacement, Panel Upgrades, EV Charger Installation & Emergency Electrician URL: https://torontoelectricalcontractor.ca/ ![](/images/misc/esa-licensed-toronto-electrician-working-on-200a-p.webp) ESA-Licensed Electrical Contractor # Toronto Electrical Contractor: Knob & Tube Replacement, Panel Upgrades, EV Charger Installation & Emergency Electrician ESA permit pulled. Certificate of Inspection issued. Your insurer accepts it. When a home inspector flags knob-and-tube wiring and your insurer gives you 30 days, a panel upgrade stalls because no one has pulled the ESA permit, or an EV charger quote doubles at install day, Toronto Electrical Contractor is the ESA-licensed crew that resolves it - permit filed, inspection scheduled, certificate in hand. We handle emergency calls, 200-amp panel upgrades, knob-and-tube and aluminum wiring remediation, EV charger installation, electrical safety inspections, basement rough-in wiring, LED pot lights, smart home devices, and commercial tenant improvements across Toronto and the GTA. Flat-rate pricing on every job; permits handled in-house; insurance documentation included. ESA-licensed. Not a handyman. Not a GC sub. - ESA-licensed contractor - 24/7 emergency response - Permits handled in-house - Flat-rate pricing Get a Free Estimate [/contact/ →](/contact/) Call (416) 900-2963 [tel:+14169002963 →](tel:+14169002963) ## Free Estimate, Same Day No obligation. Reply within 60 minutes - we answer 24/7. 4.9★ Google Rating (100+) < 60 min Emergency Response (24/7) 1,500+ GTA Jobs Completed ESA Licensed Electrical Contractor What We Solve ## Problems Toronto Homeowners Bring Us Most calls fall into four buckets. Each one has a code-driven answer and an insurance-ready paper trail. ### Insurance Threatening to Drop You Knob-and-tube or aluminum wiring on a recent inspection? We do full or partial remediation with ESA Certificate of Acceptance documentation insurers across Ontario accept. [Insurance Threatening to Drop You →](/knob-and-tube-wiring-replacement/) ### Panel Won't Support an EV Charger or Heat Pump Existing 60A or 100A service capping you out? We do same-day 100A→200A upgrades with Toronto Hydro coordination, ESA permits in our flat rate. [Panel Won't Support an EV Charger or Heat Pump →](/electrical-panel-upgrade/) ### Sparks, Burning Smell, or No Power Electrical emergency right now? Under-60-minute response across Toronto and the inner GTA, 24/7. No call-out fee. [Sparks, Burning Smell, or No Power →](/emergency-electrician/) ### Federal Pacific or Zinsco Panel Stab-Lok breakers fail to trip. That's a documented fire hazard and an insurance flag. We replace the panel and provide ESA documentation. [Federal Pacific or Zinsco Panel →](/electrical-panel-upgrade/) What We Do ## Electrical Services Across Toronto and the GTA From 24/7 emergency response to full heritage-home rewires. Every job is ESA-permitted and insurance-ready. ![](/images/content/esa-licensed-electrician-at-night-emergency-call-h.webp) ### Emergency Electrician 24/7 emergency response across Toronto and the GTA with under-60-minute arrival and no business-hours call-out fee. From $150 after-hours dispatch Learn more [Emergency Electrician →](/emergency-electrician/) ![](/images/content/toronto-electrician-hardwiring-tesla-wall-connecto.webp) ### EV Charger Installation Level 2 home EV chargers including Tesla Wall Connector, ChargePoint, and Grizzl-E. ESA permit included in every quote. $800–$1,500 Learn more [EV Charger Installation →](/ev-charger-installation/) ![](/images/content/master-electrician-installing-200-amp-breaker-pane.webp) ### Electrical Panel Upgrade 100A to 200A service upgrades, Federal Pacific and Zinsco panel replacements, full ESA permits and Toronto Hydro coordination. $1,800–$3,500 Learn more [Electrical Panel Upgrade →](/electrical-panel-upgrade/) ![](/images/content/heritage-toronto-home-attic-with-ceramic-knob-and-.webp) ### Knob & Tube Replacement Insurance-driven knob-and-tube removal in Toronto heritage homes using plaster-friendly techniques, with ESA Certificate of Acceptance. $8,000–$15,000 Learn more [Knob & Tube Replacement →](/knob-and-tube-wiring-replacement/) ![](/images/content/electrician-pigtailing-aluminum-wiring-with-alumic.webp) ### Aluminum Wiring Remediation ESA-approved pigtailing with AlumiConn or Ideal AL/CU connectors, full replacement when scope demands. Insurance documentation included. $75–$150 per device Learn more [Aluminum Wiring Remediation →](/aluminum-wiring-remediation/) ![](/images/content/inspector-with-clipboard-checking-breaker-panel-la.webp) ### Electrical Safety Inspection ESA-recognized written inspection reports for home buyers, sellers, landlords, and insurance renewals across Toronto. $250–$450 Learn more [Electrical Safety Inspection →](/electrical-safety-inspection/) ![](/images/misc/electrician-installing-led-pot-lights-in-plaster-c.webp) ### Lighting Installation LED pot lights, decorative chandeliers, wall sconces, and outdoor landscape lighting. Specialty in plaster and concrete ceilings typical of older Toronto homes. $150–$300 per fixture Learn more [Lighting Installation →](/lighting-installation/) ![](/images/misc/sub-panel-installed-for-legal-basement-apartment-t.webp) ### Basement Electrical Rough-in wiring for renovations and legal basement apartments, dedicated circuits, AFCI/GFCI protection, and full ESA inspection chain. $2,500–$8,000 Learn more [Basement Electrical →](/basement-electrical/) ![](/images/misc/lutron-caseta-smart-dimmer-being-installed-in-toro.webp) ### Smart Home & Automation Lutron Caseta switches, Nest and Ecobee thermostats with C-wire pulls, scene controllers, and smart-panel integration with EV chargers. $120–$250 per device Learn more [Smart Home & Automation →](/smart-home-and-home-automation/) ![](/images/misc/electrician-installing-ceiling-fan-with-fan-rated-.webp) ### Ceiling Fan Installation Supply-and-install on every ceiling type, including plaster and concrete. Fan-rated brace boxes added where no junction box exists. $200–$450 Learn more [Ceiling Fan Installation →](/ceiling-fan-installation/) ![](/images/misc/commercial-electricians-performing-tenant-improvem.webp) ### Commercial Electrical Tenant improvements, LED retrofits with rebate paperwork, sub-panel installs, and quarterly preventative maintenance contracts. Custom quote Learn more [Commercial Electrical →](/commercial-electrical/) ## What Is an Electrical Contractor in Toronto? An electrical contractor in Toronto is an ESA-licensed company authorized by the Electrical Safety Authority of Ontario to carry out, supervise, and obtain permits for electrical work on residential, commercial, and industrial properties. The ESA licence is not optional. In Ontario, any electrical work beyond a homeowner's own fixtures must be done by, or under the direct supervision of, a licensed contractor who pulls an ESA permit and arranges the mandatory inspection sign-off. Toronto homeowners call an electrical contractor for four categories of work. The first is safety-driven upgrades: knob-and-tube wiring removal, aluminum wiring remediation, and Federal Pacific or Zinsco panel replacements that insurers flag on home inspections. The second is capacity upgrades: 100A-to-200A service upgrades, sub-panel additions for basement apartments, and dedicated circuits for EV chargers or heat pumps. The third is renovation rough-ins: basement apartment wiring, kitchen and bathroom circuits, and pot light installation in the plaster ceilings common in pre-war Toronto homes. The fourth is emergency response: breakers that will not reset, outlets with no power, flickering lights, or burning smells that require a licensed electrician on site within the hour. What separates a licensed electrical contractor from a handyman is the paper trail. Every job we complete generates an ESA permit, a Certificate of Inspection, and where applicable a Certificate of Acceptance for insurance-driven remediation. These documents are what your insurer, your home buyer, or your tenant needs: not just the physical work. Toronto Hydro also requires coordination on any service upgrade that changes your entry point or meter base. We handle the Toronto Hydro application, the disconnect scheduling, and the reconnect sign-off as part of every service upgrade scope. You do not need to manage that process separately. ### ESA Licence: What It Covers Who Issues It Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) of Ontario Required For All wiring, panel, and service work in Ontario Permit Inspection Mandatory: ESA inspector signs off before walls close Insurance Impact Unpermitted work voids home insurance coverage Our Licence ESA-licensed contractor, permits pulled in-house Why Us ## Why Toronto Homeowners Choose Us ![ESA-licensed master electrician inspecting a 200-amp breaker panel](/images/misc/esa-licensed-master-electrician-inspecting-200a-br.webp) - 01 ### ESA-Licensed Contractor Every truck carries an ESA-licensed technician. Permits get pulled in our name, inspections happen on schedule, and you never deal with the paperwork. - 02 ### Permits Always Included Quotes already cover the ESA permit and inspection. No surprise add-ons, no "homeowner-pulled" liability shifts to you. - 03 ### 24/7 Emergency Response Sparks, smoke, or total power loss: we respond across Toronto and the inner GTA in under 60 minutes, including weekends and holidays. - 04 ### Older-Home Specialists Knob-and-tube, aluminum wiring, Federal Pacific Stab-Lok, fuse boxes: we work on pre-1980 GTA housing every single day. - 05 ### Flat-Rate Pricing You get a number before we start, not after. No hourly drift, no after-hours surcharges hidden in the fine print. - 06 ### Insurance-Ready Documentation Every project ends with an ESA Certificate of Acceptance and a written sign-off insurers across Ontario accept for renewal. Our Process ## How We Handle Your Toronto Electrical Project A predictable, ESA-compliant process from first call to insurer-ready paperwork. No surprise charges, no homeowner-pulled permits. 01 ### Free Estimate Send us photos and a description, or have us out for a site visit. You get a flat-rate quote within 24 hours. Permits and inspection costs already baked in. 02 ### In-House Permit Our master electrician files the ESA permit under our LEC number. You never deal with paperwork or pay separate permit fees. 03 ### Scheduled Install We work around your schedule, including evenings and weekends for emergencies. Same-day for urgent panel and emergency work. 04 ### ESA Inspection ESA signs off on the work. We hand you the Certificate of Acceptance, the document insurers and buyers ask for. ![](/images/misc/toronto-electrician-night-work-headlamp-truck-ligh.webp) Same Day Response ## Need an Electrician Today? ESA-licensed technicians on call 24/7. Free estimates on residential projects, flat-rate pricing on every job, permits handled in-house. Get a Free Estimate [/contact/ →](/contact/) (416) 900-2963 [tel:+14169002963 →](tel:+14169002963) ## What Does Electrical Work Cost in Toronto? Flat-rate pricing on common scopes. Every quote is itemized in writing before work starts. Electrical costs in Toronto vary by scope, panel age, and whether the existing wiring requires remediation before the new work can connect. The ranges below reflect what homeowners in Toronto, North York, Etobicoke, and Scarborough actually pay, not published list prices that rarely survive a site visit. Panel upgrades are the most common large-scope job and the one with the widest price range. A straightforward 100A-to-200A upgrade in a post-war Toronto home with easy meter access runs $1,800 to $2,500. A heritage home with a buried service entrance, a rusted meter base, or a Federal Pacific panel requiring full replacement (plus Toronto Hydro disconnect and reconnect scheduling) can push to $3,500 or higher. We give fixed pricing after the site visit, not after the work starts. Knob-and-tube removal cost depends almost entirely on how much of the original wiring is still active, and whether your insulation has been blown in over the tubes. Active knob-and-tube in an accessible attic with no insulation costs far less to remove than the same wiring buried under 12 inches of spray foam. A realistic budget for a full Toronto detached home is $8,000 to $15,000 for complete removal with ESA Certificate of Acceptance for your insurer. EV charger installation is the fastest-growing scope in our portfolio. A Level 2 hardwired charger on a 200A panel with a clear run to the garage or driveway runs $800 to $1,200 including the ESA permit. If a panel upgrade is required first, that is quoted as a combined scope with a shared permit to reduce total cost. ### Typical Pricing Reference Toronto residential, 2025 rates 100A to 200A Panel Upgrade $1,800 – $3,500 Knob-and-Tube Removal (full home) $8,000 – $15,000 Aluminum Wiring Remediation $75 – $150 per device EV Charger Installation (Level 2) $800 – $1,500 Electrical Safety Inspection $250 – $450 Basement Apartment Rough-In $2,500 – $8,000 Emergency Dispatch (24/7) From $150 Get a Fixed-Price Quote [/contact/ →](/contact/) Customer Reviews ## What Toronto Homeowners Say Real reviews from clients across Toronto, North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, and the broader GTA. Average **4.9/5** across 100+ jobs. > "Insurance company gave us 30 days to deal with knob-and-tube before they'd renew. The team rewired our 1912 Annex semi in eight days, worked around the original plaster, and gave us the ESA Certificate of Acceptance the insurer wanted. Renewal went through with no premium hike." Megan R. Verified Customer > "Burning smell from the basement panel at 11pm. They were on site by 12:15am. Federal Pacific Stab-Lok with two failed breakers. Made it safe overnight, replaced the panel the next afternoon. Flat-rate quote, no surprises." Daniel T. Verified Customer > "Booked the EV charger install for our F-150 Lightning expecting a panel upgrade headache. They confirmed our 200A could handle it, ran the wire to the garage, hardwired the Tesla Wall Connector, and pulled the ESA permit. Done in one afternoon." Priya S. Verified Customer > "We had aluminum wiring flagged on a pre-purchase inspection in Etobicoke. They quoted pigtailing per outlet, did the work in two days, and gave us the ESA paperwork our insurer needed. Closing went through on time." Charles W. Verified Customer > "Property manager for three small commercial units. Switched our maintenance contract to this team last year. Quarterly infrared scans, panel torque checks, and they show up after hours so tenants aren't bothered. Worth every dollar." Olu A. Verified Customer ![](/images/hero/aerial-drone-view-toronto-downtown-skyline-cn-towe.webp) ## ESA-Licensed Electricians Serving Toronto and the GTA 15+ years of permitted residential and commercial electrical work across Toronto, North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, and beyond. 1,500+ GTA Jobs Completed < 60 min Emergency Response 15+ Years In Business 4.9★ Google Rating Service Areas ## Where We Work Across the GTA Primary coverage in Toronto, North York, Scarborough, and Etobicoke. Same-day and emergency response. Secondary GTA coverage in Mississauga, Vaughan, Markham, and beyond. 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We provide an ESA Certificate of Acceptance after a full rewire. That's the document insurers accept as proof of remediation. ### How fast can you respond to an electrical emergency in Toronto? + Under 60 minutes across Toronto and the inner GTA, 24/7. There's no call-out fee during business hours; after-hours dispatch is a flat $150 plus labour. ### How much does Level 2 EV charger installation cost in Toronto? + Typical Level 2 installs run $800–$1,500, including the ESA permit. If your panel needs an upgrade to support the charger, that's quoted separately, usually $1,800–$3,500 for a 100A→200A service upgrade. ### What does a 100A to 200A panel upgrade cost in Toronto? + $1,800–$3,500 for a standard 100A→200A residential service upgrade, including the ESA permit, Toronto Hydro coordination, and final inspection. Mast or meter relocation adds to the cost. ### Do I really need to replace a Federal Pacific Stab-Lok panel? + Yes. Stab-Lok breakers have a documented failure-to-trip rate, and most Ontario insurers flag them on inspection. We replace the panel and provide ESA documentation insurers accept. ### Are ESA permits included in your quote? + Yes. Every job we do is permitted in-house and inspected by ESA. The permit and inspection costs are baked into the flat-rate quote, and homeowners never deal with the paperwork. ![](/images/misc/toronto-electrician-night-work-headlamp-truck-ligh.webp) Same Day Response ## Ready for an ESA-Licensed Electrician? Free estimates on residential projects. Same-day quotes for emergencies. Permits handled in-house. You never pay extra or chase paperwork. Get a Free Estimate [/contact/ →](/contact/) (416) 900-2963 [tel:+14169002963 →](tel:+14169002963)