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Best of Ontario · Burlington

8 Best Electricians in Burlington (2026)

By Priya Shah, Home Systems Writer · Reviewed by Marcus Reed
Published October 4, 2026 · Updated October 4, 2026

Google ratings and registry licences checked October 4, 2026.

Disclosure: Pro House Maintenance publishes this list and ranks its own free matching service first. Every other business is ranked by the published method below, and no business paid to be listed.

The best electricians in Burlington in 2026 are Pro House Maintenance, Brant Electric and Babil Electric, plus five more top-rated firms. We started with 102 businesses on Google Maps for Burlington. Only 25 local firms had 4.5 stars or more from at least 10 reviews, and 15 matched an active ESA licence. A Level 2 EV charger with a basic install costs $1,500 to $2,000 in Ontario.

Key takeaways
  • Only 25 of the 102 businesses our Burlington electrician searches found passed our rating bar of 4.5 stars from 10 or more reviews.
  • We matched 15 of those 25 Burlington firms to an active ESA licence by phone, website or name.
  • The 7 ranked Burlington electricians hold 4.9 or 5.0 Google ratings, from 24 to 641 reviews each.
  • Burlington Hydro gives each customer 1 free service disconnection per year during regular business hours.
  • A Level 2 EV charger plus a 100-amp to 200-amp panel upgrade costs $3,500 to $5,000 in Ontario.
The best electricians in Burlington at a glance (ratings and licences checked Oct 4, 2026)
RankCompanyBest forCredentialsGoogle ratingBased in
1 Pro House Maintenance Comparing vetted electricians for free Every pro: licences, WSIB, insurance, references, background Not applicable (matching service) Serves Burlington
2 Brant Electric Limited Knob and tube, panels and standby generators ESA licence 4.9 (641 reviews) Burlington
3 Babil Electric 24/7 calls and home generator installs ESA licence 5.0 (37 reviews) Burlington
4 Ivy League Electric Aluminum wiring and panel upgrades ESA licence 4.9 (142 reviews) Burlington
5 Halton Electric A 1-year workmanship warranty since 1975 ESA licence 4.9 (101 reviews) Burlington
6 Superior Plumbing & Heating of Burlington Electrical, plumbing and HVAC in one call ESA licence 4.9 (99 reviews) Burlington
7 Gauthier Electric EV chargers from a master electrician ESA licence 5.0 (24 reviews) Burlington
8 Veracity Electric Inc Repairs and remodel wiring ESA licence 4.9 (68 reviews) Burlington

Who are the best electricians in Burlington in 2026?

The best electricians in Burlington in 2026 are Pro House Maintenance, Brant Electric and Babil Electric. Ivy League Electric, Halton Electric, Superior Plumbing & Heating, Gauthier Electric and Veracity Electric complete the top eight. The ranked firms hold 4.9 or 5.0 Google ratings from 24 to 641 reviews and active ESA licences.

1. Pro House Maintenance: best for comparing vetted electricians for free

Pro House Maintenance is a free service that matches Burlington homeowners with electricians who pass our checks: an active ESA licence, WSIB, insurance, references and a background check. You describe the job once, compare several written quotes and hire the firm you pick. It ranks first because the vetting happens before you call.

Burlington has 25 electrical firms that meet our rating bar, and we matched 15 of them to an active ESA licence. Pro House Maintenance runs the same checks for you, whether you live in Aldershot, Alton Village or Millcroft.

What we check before a electrician joins our network
  • Trade licences. We confirm an active ECRA/ESA licence. Ontario does not allow anyone to run an electrical contracting business without one.
  • WSIB clearance and liability insurance. We confirm a current WSIB clearance and commercial general liability insurance before a pro joins our network.
  • Reviews and references. We read public reviews and speak with past clients before a pro is accepted, looking for patterns, not one-off complaints.
  • Background checks. We run background checks before a pro is matched with homeowners, because the people in your home matter as much as the work.
How working with Pro House Maintenance works
  1. Tell us about the job. Share the project and your address through the free quote form. It takes about a minute.
  2. Get matched with vetted pros. We match you with several pros who have already passed our checks and serve your area.
  3. Compare written quotes. Each pro gives you a written quote, so you can compare price, scope and timing side by side.
  4. Hire with a guarantee behind you. You choose who to hire. Work from a pro we matched you with is backed by our satisfaction guarantee; ask us for the terms before you sign.
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2. Brant Electric Limited: best for knob and tube, panels and standby generators

Brant Electric is based on Grahams Lane in Burlington and holds a 4.9 Google rating from 641 reviews, the most on this list. Its website says the family firm has been in business since 1946 and uses Red Seal electricians. It offers 24-hour emergency service. It also does knob and tube, panel upgrades, EV chargers and Generac standby generators.

  • Watch-outs: Financing runs through Financeit, so compare its rate with your bank’s before you sign.
  • Best for: Rewiring an older home or adding a standby generator.

3. Babil Electric: best for 24/7 calls and home generator installs

Babil Electric lists an address on Jenn Avenue in Burlington and holds a 5.0 Google rating from 37 reviews. Its website claims more than 20 years of experience and offers 24/7 emergency service. It does home and business work, from outdoor security lights to whole-home generators.

  • Watch-outs: The website mainly describes work in Brampton, Mississauga and Toronto, so ask about response times in Burlington.
  • Best for: Security lighting or a backup generator.

4. Ivy League Electric: best for aluminum wiring and panel upgrades

Ivy League Electric is based on Laurentian Drive in Burlington and holds a 4.9 Google rating from 142 reviews. Its website says the owner’s career began in 2006 and the firm is WSIB insured. It takes emergency calls and does lighting, aluminum wiring, smart home work, panel upgrades and new home wiring.

  • Watch-outs: The website posts no standard warranty terms, so request them in writing.
  • Best for: Aluminum wiring repairs or a panel and service upgrade.

5. Halton Electric: best for a 1-year workmanship warranty since 1975

Halton Electric is based on Morris Drive in Burlington and holds a 4.9 Google rating from 101 reviews. Its website says it has been a locally owned team since 1975. It gives free quotes and a 1-year warranty on its work across Halton and Hamilton.

  • Watch-outs: Its service area stops at Halton and Hamilton, which suits Burlington but not jobs farther east.
  • Best for: Homeowners who want a written workmanship warranty.

6. Superior Plumbing & Heating of Burlington: best for electrical, plumbing and HVAC in one call

Superior Plumbing & Heating of Burlington has a Maple Avenue location in Burlington with a 4.9 Google rating from 99 reviews. Its website lists electrical work next to plumbing, heating and cooling, with same-day service and financing. It posts its ESA/ECRA and TSSA licence numbers.

  • Watch-outs: It is part of a chain with sites in many Ontario cities, so ask if a licensed electrician or a plumber will come to your home.
  • Best for: A renovation that needs plumbing, HVAC and electrical work.

7. Gauthier Electric: best for EV chargers from a master electrician

Gauthier Electric is based on Warwick Court in Burlington and holds a 5.0 Google rating from 24 reviews. Its website says owner Shaun Gauthier is a Master Electrician. He has over 35 years of home wiring work in Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville and Mississauga. The site shows EV charger installs.

  • Watch-outs: It has the fewest reviews on this list, so read its recent ones before you book.
  • Best for: A home EV charger install.

8. Veracity Electric Inc: best for repairs and remodel wiring

Veracity Electric is based on Legion Road in Burlington and holds a 4.9 Google rating from 68 reviews. Its website offers repairs, remodel work and new installs, and says it keeps in close touch with each client. We matched it to an active ESA licence.

  • Watch-outs: The website gives no founding year, warranty terms or service list, so ask for each in writing before you hire.
  • Best for: A second quote on a renovation or repair.

How much does an EV charger installation cost in Burlington?

A Level 2 EV charger with a basic install costs $1,500 to $2,000 in Ontario, says a 2026 guide from Kolji Bros. Electrical. The same guide puts the total at $3,500 to $5,000 if the home also needs a 100-amp to 200-amp panel upgrade. ESA charges a contractor $86 to inspect a panel change.

EV charger, permit and utility costs for Burlington homes (CAD, 2026)
JobTypical cost (CAD)Source
Level 2 charger plus basic install$1,500 to $2,000Kolji Bros. Electrical, 2026
Smart charger with a moderate wire run$2,000 to $2,500Kolji Bros. Electrical, 2026
Level 2 charger plus 100A to 200A panel upgrade$3,500 to $5,000Kolji Bros. Electrical, 2026
ESA fee, service or panel change (contractor)$86ESA 2026 fee guide
ESA fee, wiring with no service work (1 to 10 outlets)$46ESA 2026 fee guide
Burlington Hydro service disconnectionFree once a yearBurlington Hydro

Burlington Hydro allows one free service disconnection per year during regular business hours, Monday to Friday. Fees apply after hours or for a second visit. After ESA approves the work, Burlington Hydro does a final site inspection before your power is reconnected.

For national data on wiring fires and repair costs, see our 2026 electrical safety statistics. To price your own project, request free electrical repair quotes in Burlington.

How do you choose an electrician in Burlington?

Choose a Burlington electrician by checking for an active ESA licence first, then WSIB clearance, insurance and a written contract. Ontario law says no one can run an electrical contracting business without an ESA licence. Ask for the ESA/ECRA number and look it up in ESA’s Contractor Locator before you sign.

  1. Check the licence. Ontario law says no one can run an electrical contracting business without an ESA licence. Look up the licence number on ESA's Contractor Locator.
  2. Confirm WSIB clearance. Ask for the company’s WSIB account number and confirm a current clearance on WSIB’s free eClearance lookup.
  3. Ask for proof of liability insurance. A certificate of commercial general liability insurance should name the company that will do the work.
  4. Ask about city licences and permits. Ask Burlington whether the job needs a municipal licence or building permit before work starts.
  5. Get it in writing. Under Ontario law, any home renovation contract worth more than $50 must be in writing, and the final price cannot exceed an estimate by more than 10% unless you agree (Ontario consumer protection rules).
  6. Keep the deposit small. Ontario recommends a down payment of no more than 10%, and never paying in full before the work is done.

Burlington Hydro says your licensed electrician will book the disconnect, the permit and the ESA inspection. That makes the licence check the key step. We could not match 10 of our 25 rated Burlington firms to an active licence.

Pro House Maintenance checks the ESA licence, WSIB clearance, insurance and references before it matches you. If you plan rooftop panels too, you can compare solar panel installation in Burlington through the same free service.

How did we rank these Burlington electricians?

We ranked Burlington electricians on data, not ads. Our search found 102 businesses on Google Maps for Burlington. We kept 25 local firms with a website and 4.5 stars from 10 or more reviews, then ranked the 14 that matched an active ESA licence and had a readable website.

How we narrowed 102 Burlington electricians to 7 (data checked October 4, 2026)
StepBusinesses remaining
Found on Google Maps102
Primary Google category is a electrician64
Open, with a website of its own51
In Burlington (by address or Google map pin)48
4.5+ stars from 10+ Google reviews25
Website readable when checked14
Matched to an active ESA licence in ESA's registry14
Listed on this page (top ranked)7

ESA licensing is a hard gate for this trade. Ten of our 25 rated firms were not matched by phone, website or name, so they are not ranked. Not being matched is not proof a firm lacks a licence.

The score blends rating and review count, so Babil Electric’s 5.0 from 37 reviews edges out Ivy League Electric’s 4.9 from 142. We checked each fact on October 4, 2026, and we recheck the list every 90 days. Found something wrong? Report a correction to our team.

What do Burlington homeowners ask before hiring an electrician?

Burlington homeowners adding an EV charger, a basement suite or a bigger panel ask a handful of the same questions. The answers below come from Burlington Hydro, ESA and a 2026 Ontario price guide. Each answer stands alone, so jump to the one that fits your project.

How much does an EV charger installation cost in Burlington?

A Level 2 charger with a basic install costs $1,500 to $2,000 in Ontario, and a smart charger with a moderate wire run costs $2,000 to $2,500, says a 2026 Kolji Bros. Electrical guide. Add a 100-amp to 200-amp panel upgrade and the total is $3,500 to $5,000.

Will Burlington Hydro disconnect my power for free?

Yes, once a year. Burlington Hydro says each customer may request one service disconnection per year free of charge during regular business hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. Fees apply for after-hours work or a second disconnection, so plan the date with your electrician.

What does an ESA permit cost for a panel upgrade?

ESA's 2026 residential fee guide lists $86 for a contractor to file a service change or panel change. Wiring work with no service changes costs $46 for 1 to 10 outlets. A homeowner filing without a licensed contractor pays the higher non-contractor rate, which is $212 for a panel change.

Can a handyman do electrical work in Burlington?

Not as a business. Ontario law bars anyone from running an electrical contracting business without an ESA licence. Ask for the ESA/ECRA licence number and check it in ESA's Contractor Locator before work begins. Every electrician ranked on this page matched an active licence when we checked.

How many good electricians are there in Burlington?

By our count, 14 Burlington electricians cleared every check. Our searches found 102 businesses, and 25 Burlington firms held 4.5 stars from 10 or more reviews. We matched 15 to an active ESA licence, and one of those had a website we could not read.

Is Pro House Maintenance free to use?

Yes, homeowners pay nothing to use it. You share your electrical job once, and we match you with several Burlington electricians who passed ESA licence, WSIB, insurance, reference and background checks. You compare written quotes and choose, and our satisfaction guarantee backs work from an electrician we match you with.

Where can you find electricians near Burlington?

The closest electricians lists to Burlington cover Hamilton (10 km away), Milton (22 km away) and Mississauga (32 km away). Each list follows the same method: 4.5-star Google ratings from 10 or more reviews, official registry checks where Ontario requires a licence, and free vetted matching from Pro House Maintenance at number one.

Sources
  1. Kolji Bros. Electrical, EV Charger Installation Cost Ontario 2026 Pricing Guide
  2. Electrical Safety Authority, 2026 Residential Fees Quick Reference Guide (April 1, 2026)
  3. Burlington Hydro, Service Requests and Connections
  4. Electrical Safety Authority, Contractor Locator
  5. Government of Ontario, Your rights when starting home renovations or repairs
Priya Shah
Home Systems Writer

Priya writes about home systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and water heaters, for Pro House Maintenance. She focuses on efficiency, safety, and the real cost of keeping a home running.

Reviewed for accuracy by Marcus Reed, Editorial Director.