Knob & tube replacement in Etobicoke: what to expect
Etobicoke still has houses running on knob and tube — mostly pre-1950 homes. Many insurers now decline or surcharge them, and the wiring was never designed for modern loads.
We rewire room by room while you live there: home-run circuits from the basement and attic, small planned openings elsewhere, power restored to occupied rooms at the end of each day.
When it's done you get the ESA Certificate of Acceptance and a completion letter for your insurer. Pairing the rewire with a 200 A upgrade saves a second permit and a second visit from Toronto Hydro.
Local notes: Etobicoke
Toronto Hydro coordination. Etobicoke is served by Toronto Hydro. Panel and service upgrades need a disconnect and reconnect from them, booked alongside the ESA permit.
Commercial strips and industrial parks. Retail along Bloor West and The Queensway, and industrial units around Rexdale and the airport corridor: fit-outs, LED retrofits and maintenance.
Typical costs
| Scope | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Toronto semi or row house, full rewire | $12,000 – $22,000 |
| Detached 2-storey, full rewire | $18,000 – $35,000 |
| Partial (remaining live K&T circuits only) | $3,500 – $9,000 |
| Aluminum pigtailing, whole house | $1,800 – $4,000 |
Where we work in Etobicoke
We cover all of Etobicoke, including The Kingsway, Mimico, New Toronto, Long Branch, Islington Village, Humber Valley, Alderwood, Rexdale, Markland Wood, Eatonville. Every job starts the same way: a site visit, a written fixed quote, then the work — permit included.
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Questions from Etobicoke
How much does knob and tube replacement cost in Etobicoke?
Typically $12,000–$22,000 for a semi or row house and $18,000–$35,000 for a detached two-storey; partial jobs cost less.
Can we stay in the house?
Usually yes — power is restored to occupied rooms each day.
Will my insurer accept the work?
You receive the ESA Certificate of Acceptance and a completion letter, which is what insurers ask for.
