Etobicoke Electrician: Panel Upgrades, Rewiring & EV Chargers
Licensed electrician service for Etobicoke homes and businesses in Toronto's west end. The Kingsway and Sunnylea Tudors from the 1920s and 30s carry knob-and-tube behind original plaster, Long Branch waterfront bungalows run two-wire ungrounded circuits, and Markland Wood's larger suburban lots require long conduit runs properly sized for Level 2 EV charger amperage. Toronto Electrical Contractor covers panel upgrades, knob-and-tube rewiring, EV charger installation, aluminum wiring remediation, emergency electrician response, and electrical safety inspections across Etobicoke - ECRA/ESA licensed, ESA permit handled, 5-year workmanship warranty.
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Common Wiring Problems in Etobicoke Homes
Most calls fall into four buckets. Each has a code-driven answer and an insurance-ready paper trail.
Pre-1960 Wiring in Long Branch and Mimico
Long Branch and Mimico waterfront cottages and bungalows still carry original fuse boxes, knob-and-tube, or two-wire ungrounded circuits on 60A service. A 100A to 200A panel upgrade with fuse-box conversion plus targeted circuit replacement is the standard scope, with full ESA documentation for insurance.
Heritage Rewiring in The Kingsway
The Kingsway's Tudor and Georgian Revival homes from the 1920s and 30s often carry Heritage Toronto designations. Plaster preservation, minimal-cut lath fishing, and ESA Certificate of Acceptance documentation Ontario insurers accept.
Detached-Garage EV Charger Conduit Runs
Larger Etobicoke lots in Markland Wood and Stonegate-Queensway mean longer conduit runs from the panel to the garage. Outdoor-rated conduit, weatherproof enclosures, and proper feeder sizing for cold-weather charging performance.
Basement Apartment Legalization for Income Properties
Basement-suite legalization across Rexdale and Islington-City Centre West needs dedicated circuits, AFCI receptacles, hardwired interconnected smoke detector and CO alarm installation, and ESA rough-in and final inspections paired with the City of Toronto secondary-suite bylaw.
Panel Upgrades, EV Chargers and Full-Scope Electrical Work
Full residential and small-commercial scope. Every project ESA-permitted under our LEC.
Emergency Electrician
24/7 response across the GTA in Etobicoke and surrounding areas.
Learn moreEV Charger Installation
Level 2 home installs in Etobicoke and surrounding areas.
Learn morePanel Upgrade
100A → 200A + Federal Pacific replace in Etobicoke and surrounding areas.
Learn moreKnob & Tube Replacement
Insurance-driven heritage rewires in Etobicoke and surrounding areas.
Learn moreAluminum Wiring
ESA-approved pigtailing in Etobicoke and surrounding areas.
Learn moreSafety Inspection
Pre-purchase + insurance reports in Etobicoke and surrounding areas.
Learn moreFrom Free Quote to ESA Sign-Off
Etobicoke covers ground from Mimico's 1920s waterfront cottages and Kingsway Tudors to Markland Wood's 1970s split-levels and Rexdale's post-war bungalows. Toronto Electrical Contractor confirms the scope, the Toronto Hydro disconnect and reconnect, and the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) permit before we quote, and we route conduit cleanly between detached garages and the main house when an EV charger goes in.
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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.
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In-House Permit
Our master electrician files the ESA permit under our LEC number. You never deal with paperwork or pay separate permit fees.
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Scheduled Install
We work around your schedule, including evenings and weekends for emergencies. Same-day for urgent panel and emergency work.
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ESA Inspection
ESA signs off on the work. We hand you the Certificate of Acceptance, the document insurers and buyers ask for.
Need an Electrician in Etobicoke Today?
Free estimates on residential projects. Same-day quotes for emergencies. Permits and ESA inspection always included.
Licensed, Permitted, and On Time, Every Job
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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.
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Permits Always Included
Quotes already cover the ESA permit and inspection. No surprise add-ons, no "homeowner-pulled" liability shifts to you.
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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.
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Older-Home Specialists
Knob-and-tube, aluminum wiring, Federal Pacific Stab-Lok, fuse boxes: we work on pre-1980 GTA housing every single day.
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Flat-Rate Pricing
You get a number before we start, not after. No hourly drift, no after-hours surcharges hidden in the fine print.
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Insurance-Ready Documentation
Every project ends with an ESA Certificate of Acceptance and a written sign-off insurers across Ontario accept for renewal.
Local Know-How From The Kingsway to Rexdale
Toronto Electrical Contractor is an ESA-licensed electrical contractor serving residential and commercial clients across Etobicoke, the former borough that forms Toronto's west end. Etobicoke's larger suburban lots drive a distinct service mix: EV charger installs requiring conduit runs from detached garages, outdoor landscape lighting on deep-setback properties, and basement-suite legalization for income properties. The Kingsway and Mimico waterfront areas carry the older housing stock, Markland Wood and Rexdale see more post-war panel issues, and small commercial work covers storefronts and offices in Islington-City Centre West and along The Queensway near Sherway Gardens.
Searching for an electrician near you in Etobicoke? Our crews route via Highway 427, the Gardiner Expressway, and the Queen Elizabeth Way to reach any address from Long Branch to Rexdale, with 24/7 emergency response in under 60 minutes. All of Etobicoke sits on the Toronto Hydro grid, while neighbouring Mississauga, Brampton, and Vaughan are Alectra Utilities territory. We book the utility disconnect and reconnect for panel upgrades on either side of the city line.
For income-property owners, basement-suite legalization involves the City of Toronto secondary-suite bylaw, hardwired interconnected smoke and CO alarms, and an Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) rough-in and final inspection under the Ontario Electrical Safety Code. Every job is permitted under our Licensed Electrical Contractor (LEC) number, quoted at a flat rate, and closed out with an ESA Certificate of Acceptance for your insurer.
Landmarks & Surrounding Area
- Sherway Gardens
- Humber College Lakeshore Campus
- Centennial Park
- Etobicoke General Hospital
- Woodbine Casino
Access Routes
Accessible via Highway 427, the Gardiner Expressway, and the QEW, with transit at Kipling and Islington stations on the Bloor-Danforth line.
Areas We Serve in Etobicoke
- ✓ The Kingsway
- ✓ Mimico
- ✓ New Toronto
- ✓ Long Branch
- ✓ Markland Wood
- ✓ Rexdale
- ✓ Islington-City Centre West
- ✓ Stonegate-Queensway
Reviews From Kingsway, Long Branch and Markland Wood Homeowners
Recent Etobicoke jobs across the neighbourhoods we cover most often. Average 4.9/5 across our GTA work.
"Bought a 1928 Kingsway home that needed a full knob-and-tube replacement before our insurance would renew. Plaster walls came through almost unmarked, the ESA Certificate of Acceptance was in our hands two weeks after the final inspection, and our policy renewed without a premium hike."
Marco T.
The Kingsway, Etobicoke
"1950s Long Branch bungalow with the original fuse box and a 60A service. They quoted a 200A panel swap, did the work in a single day, and coordinated the Toronto Hydro reconnect. No surprises on the invoice and the ESA paperwork came through clean."
Steven W.
Long Branch, Etobicoke
"Legalized a basement apartment in our Markland Wood home for rental income. The team handled the dedicated circuits, AFCI receptacles, smoke and CO interconnect, and the sub-panel. Building permit and ESA inspections lined up the way they said they would."
Nadia P.
Markland Wood, Etobicoke
Etobicoke Electrician FAQs
How fast can an electrician get to my Etobicoke home?
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Emergency electrical response is available 24/7 across Etobicoke, with arrival in under 60 minutes. The Kingsway and Mimico are typically 30-40 minutes away via the Gardiner Expressway and Lake Shore Boulevard, and Rexdale and Markland Wood are reached via Highway 427.
How much does an electrician cost in Etobicoke?
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We quote flat rates instead of open-ended hourly billing, and residential estimates are free. As of 2026, typical Etobicoke projects run $800-$1,500 for a Level 2 EV charger, $1,800-$3,500 for a 100A to 200A panel upgrade, $250-$450 for an electrical safety inspection, and $150-$300 for a ceiling fan install. After-hours emergency calls carry a $150 dispatch fee plus labour, and ESA permit fees are included in every quote.
Can a handyman do electrical work in Ontario?
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No. In Ontario, electrical work done for hire must be performed by a Licensed Electrical Contractor (LEC) registered with the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA), and most jobs require an ESA permit and inspection. Unlicensed work can put your home insurance at risk and leaves you without the ESA Certificate of Acceptance that insurers and buyers ask for.
My detached garage in Etobicoke needs an EV charger. How does that work?
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We run a 240V circuit in outdoor-rated conduit from your electrical panel to the garage, install the Level 2 charger (Tesla Wall Connector, ChargePoint, Grizzl-E, or a NEMA 14-50 outlet), and pull the ESA permit. Typical installs cost $800-$1,500, and most Etobicoke detached-garage jobs are completed in one day. If an older 100A service cannot carry the added load, we quote the panel upgrade at the same visit.
Which utility serves Etobicoke, Toronto Hydro or Alectra?
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All Etobicoke addresses, including Rexdale and the rest of North Etobicoke, are served by Toronto Hydro. Alectra Utilities serves the neighbouring cities of Mississauga, Brampton, and Vaughan. We book the Toronto Hydro disconnect and reconnect for panel upgrades and service changes, so homeowners do not have to coordinate with the utility themselves.
What electrical work is common in Long Branch and New Toronto?
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Long Branch and New Toronto are older waterfront neighbourhoods with a high concentration of pre-1960 homes. The most common scopes are fuse-box-to-breaker conversions, 60A or 100A to 200A panel upgrades, knob-and-tube removal, and adding dedicated circuits for modern appliances, heat pumps, and EV chargers.
Can you legalize a basement apartment in an Etobicoke home?
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Yes. We handle the full electrical scope for basement-suite legalization: dedicated circuits, AFCI-protected outlets under the Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC), hardwired interconnected smoke and CO alarms, and the ESA rough-in and final inspections that pair with your City of Toronto building permit.
Get a Free Estimate From a Licensed Electrician
Free estimates on residential projects. Same-day quotes for emergencies. Permits and ESA inspection always included.