Built around the reno schedule
A renovation lives or dies by trades arriving in order. We give your contractor a clear rough-in window, book the ESA rough-in inspection so insulation and drywall aren't held up, and come back for fixtures and the final.
- Kitchen circuits: counters, island, range, hood
- Basement finishing and legal secondary suites
- Sub-panels for additions and suites
- Bathroom GFCI, heated floors, exhaust fans
- Smoke and CO alarms, interconnected
- Low-voltage: data, TV, doorbell, security pre-wire
Kitchens
Modern kitchens are the most circuit-dense room in a house: dedicated circuits for the fridge, microwave, dishwasher and range or cooktop, plus split counter receptacles with the right protection. Induction cooktops and wall ovens often need their own 40 A or 50 A circuits — something to check against your panel early.
Basements and secondary suites
Ontario has made adding a second unit far easier, and a legal secondary suite needs electrical that meets both the electrical code and fire separation rules: interconnected smoke alarms, the right egress lighting, and often a dedicated sub-panel. We design the electrical side to pass first time.
Additions and major renovations
For bigger projects we'll start with a load calculation — an addition with a heat pump and a new kitchen can push a 100 A service past its limit. Better to know before the framing is done.
Basement & renovation wiring by city
Toronto · Etobicoke · North York · Scarborough · East York · Mississauga · Brampton · Vaughan · Thornhill · Markham · Richmond Hill · Aurora · Newmarket · Pickering · Ajax · Whitby · Oshawa · Oakville · Burlington · Milton
Questions
Do I need an electrician for a basement renovation?
Any new wiring in a basement needs an ESA notification and inspection. Homeowners can legally do electrical work in their own home with a permit, but most hire a licensed contractor to avoid failed inspections and delays.
When should the electrician come in during a renovation?
After framing and before insulation: that's the rough-in. ESA inspects the rough-in, then drywall goes up, and we return to install devices and fixtures before the final inspection.
Can you work with my general contractor?
Yes — most of our renovation work is coordinated with a GC or designer. We provide a clear schedule and quote, and we communicate directly with them.
