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Best of Ontario · Toronto

8 Best Electricians in Toronto (2026)

By Priya Shah, Home Systems Writer · Reviewed by Grace Albright
Published October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

Google ratings and registry licences checked October 2, 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 Toronto in 2026 are Pro House Maintenance, Extron Electric & Plumbing and Alkon Electric, plus five more top-rated firms. We started with 420 businesses from Google Maps searches for electricians. Only 75 local firms had 4.5 stars or more from at least 10 reviews and matched an active ESA licence. A 100-amp to 200-amp upgrade costs $4,000 to $6,000 on an overhead service.

Key takeaways
  • Only 75 of the 420 businesses our Toronto electrician searches found passed our rating bar and matched an active ESA licence.
  • All 7 ranked Toronto electricians hold a 5.0 Google rating, from 77 to 469 reviews each.
  • Ontario law bars anyone from running an electrical contracting business without an ESA licence.
  • Licensed Toronto electricians charge $75 to $160 an hour for standard home work in 2026.
  • Toronto Hydro charges $120 to disconnect or reconnect power at the meter during regular hours.
The best electricians in Toronto at a glance (ratings and licences checked Oct 2, 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 Toronto
2 Extron Electric & Plumbing Ltd Electrical and plumbing from one contractor ESA licence 5.0 (469 reviews) Service area only
3 Alkon Electric Rewiring older Scarborough homes ESA licence 5.0 (257 reviews) Scarborough
4 Murtex Electric Inc Standby generators and laneway suites ESA licence 5.0 (209 reviews) Etobicoke
5 Klos Concepts Ltd. Tesla chargers, city homes and Muskoka cottages ESA licence 5.0 (189 reviews) Toronto
6 New Toronto Electric Same-day service and free estimates ESA licence 5.0 (104 reviews) Toronto
7 Vicamp Electrical Services Panel upgrades up to 400-amp service ESA licence 5.0 (94 reviews) Etobicoke
8 Vivid Electric Inc Smart lighting, AV and custom homes ESA licence 5.0 (77 reviews) Etobicoke

Who are the best electricians in Toronto in 2026?

The best electricians in Toronto in 2026 are Pro House Maintenance, Extron Electric & Plumbing and Alkon Electric. Murtex Electric, Klos Concepts, New Toronto Electric, Vicamp and Vivid Electric fill out the top eight. Each ranked firm has a 5.0 Google rating from 77 to 469 reviews and an active ESA licence.

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

Pro House Maintenance is a free service that matches Toronto homeowners with electricians who have passed ESA licence, WSIB, insurance, reference and background checks. You describe the job once, compare several written quotes, and hire the one you choose. Our satisfaction guarantee backs the work. It ranks first because it does the checking for you.

A good Google rating is not proof of a licence. Of 95 local firms with strong ratings, 20 were not matched to an active ESA licence by phone, website or name. We check the licence first, so each quote you get comes from a licensed firm.

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.
Cost to you: Free for homeowners. There is no charge to request quotes or to be matched.
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2. Extron Electric & Plumbing Ltd: best for electrical and plumbing from one contractor

Extron Electric & Plumbing does both wiring and plumbing, with a 5.0 Google rating from 469 reviews, the most on this list. Its website says it was founded in 2007 and calls its team certified master electricians. It lists knob and tube replacement and fuse-to-breaker panel upgrades.

  • Watch-outs: Its website names Brampton, Mississauga, Caledon and Vaughan as its area and Google shows no street address, so confirm it serves your street. Its site says it does not take clogged-drain jobs.
  • Best for: Renovations that need an electrician and a plumber.

3. Alkon Electric: best for rewiring older Scarborough homes

Alkon Electric is a Scarborough firm with a 5.0 Google rating from 257 reviews. Its website cites over 15 years in the trade and 24/7 help for urgent jobs. The site says it focuses on older Scarborough homes that need new wiring, a bigger panel or a safety check.

  • Watch-outs: We found no warranty terms on its website, so ask for them in writing.
  • Best for: Older homes in Birch Cliff, Wexford, Agincourt or Guildwood.

4. Murtex Electric Inc: best for standby generators and laneway suites

Murtex Electric is an Etobicoke firm with a 5.0 Google rating from 209 reviews. Its website gives a three-year warranty on its electrical services, plus 24/7 help when the power fails. It lists standby generators with automatic transfer switches, knob and tube rewiring, and wiring for garden suites and laneway homes.

  • Watch-outs: Ask what the three-year warranty covers, and get it in writing.
  • Best for: Backup power, and new garden or laneway suites.

5. Klos Concepts Ltd.: best for Tesla chargers, city homes and Muskoka cottages

Klos Concepts is a Logan Avenue firm in Toronto’s east end with a 5.0 Google rating from 189 reviews. Its website says owner Karl Klos, a master electrician, founded it in 2014. The site lists Certified Tesla Installer among its credentials, and it serves Toronto, the GTA and Muskoka.

  • Watch-outs: We found no warranty terms on its site, so ask for them with your quote.
  • Best for: EV chargers, and owners with a city home and a cottage.

6. New Toronto Electric: best for same-day service and free estimates

New Toronto Electric works from Ordnance Street near Liberty Village and has a 5.0 Google rating from 104 reviews. Its website offers free estimates and 24/7 emergency help, and says same-day service is available. It lists panel upgrades and EV chargers, and says its jobs are fully permitted and ESA inspected.

  • Watch-outs: Same-day service is listed as available, not promised, so confirm timing.
  • Best for: Urgent repairs and quick quotes.

7. Vicamp Electrical Services: best for panel upgrades up to 400-amp service

Vicamp Electrical Services is an Etobicoke firm with a 5.0 Google rating from 94 reviews. Its website says the firm is fully insured and WSIB covered. It offers panel upgrades to 100, 200 or 400 amps, and it lists aluminum wiring repair and knob and tube work for older homes.

  • Watch-outs: Ask for its WSIB clearance certificate and check it on WSIB’s eClearance lookup.
  • Best for: Homes that need a bigger service, up to 400 amps.

8. Vivid Electric Inc: best for smart lighting, AV and custom homes

Vivid Electric is an Etobicoke firm on Bloor Street West that pairs wiring with home automation and AV. It has a 5.0 Google rating from 77 reviews. Its website cites over 15 years of experience and describes Lutron RA3 lighting control, custom home wiring and renovation work across the GTA.

  • Watch-outs: We found no warranty terms on its website, so ask for them in writing.
  • Best for: Custom homes that want lighting control and AV from one firm.

How much does electrical work cost in Toronto?

Licensed Toronto electricians charge $75 to $160 an hour for standard home work, says a 2026 Green Building Canada guide. Going from 100 to 200 amps costs $4,000 to $6,000 when the power line is overhead, or $5,000 to $7,500 when it is buried, based on 2026 prices a local contractor compiled.

Electrical costs in Toronto (CAD, 2026)
JobTypical cost (CAD)Source
Licensed electrician, standard home work$75 to $160 per hourGreen Building Canada, 2026
Pot light installation$150 to $300 per lightGreen Building Canada, 2026
Whole-home rewiring$10,000 to $30,000+Green Building Canada, 2026
100A to 200A upgrade, overhead service$4,000 to $6,000Northcliffe Electric, 2026
100A to 200A upgrade, underground service$5,000 to $7,500Northcliffe Electric, 2026
Toronto Hydro disconnect or reconnect at the meter (regular hours)$120Toronto Hydro

Read the permit line on each quote. For a panel change by a licensed contractor, ESA’s 2026 fee comes to $92, its minimum, so ask what a bigger “ESA permit” line pays for. For data on wiring fires and repair costs, see our electrical safety statistics for 2026. To price your job, compare free electrical repair quotes in Toronto.

How do you choose an electrician in Toronto?

Pick a Toronto electrician by checking for an active ESA licence first, then WSIB clearance, insurance and a written contract. In Ontario, no one can run an electrical contracting business without that licence. Any renovation contract over $50 must be in writing, and the bill cannot top the estimate by more than 10% unless you agree.

  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. Check the city licence. Toronto licenses building renovators, plumbing contractors and heating contractors under Chapter 545. Check the categories on the City of Toronto licence types page.
  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.

ESA puts it plainly: “Ask for their ECRA/ESA licence number. It proves they can operate their electrical contracting business in Ontario.” Its guide to hiring a licensed electrical contractor adds that licensed firms file the permit for you. When the job is done, they can give you an ESA Certificate of Acceptance to keep for your insurer.

Pro House Maintenance checks the ESA licence, WSIB clearance, insurance and references before we match you. A knob and tube rewire means opening plaster walls, so you can also book handyman help in Toronto for the patching, while the wiring stays with a licensed firm.

How did we rank these Toronto electricians?

We ranked Toronto electricians with data, not ads. Our Google Maps searches for electricians found 420 businesses across Toronto, Etobicoke, Scarborough and North York. We kept 95 local firms with a website and 4.5 stars from 10 or more reviews. The 75 that matched an active ESA licence were ranked by review-weighted rating.

How we narrowed 420 Toronto electricians to 7 (data checked October 2, 2026)
StepBusinesses remaining
Found on Google Maps420
Primary Google category is a electrician315
Open, with a website of its own226
In Toronto (by address or Google map pin)225
4.5+ stars from 10+ Google reviews95
Website readable when checked75
Matched to an active ESA licence in ESA's registry75
Listed on this page (top ranked)7

The ESA check is a hard gate for this trade. ESA’s public registry held 18,642 contractor records when we downloaded it, and 1,244 showed a valid licence with an address in Toronto or its former boroughs. Twenty of those 95 firms were not matched by phone, website or name, so they are not ranked.

The score blends each rating with its review count, so a 5.0 from 469 reviews beats a 5.0 from 12. All 7 ranked firms hold a 5.0, so review volume set the order. We checked every fact on October 2, 2026, and we recheck the list every 90 days.

Facts marked “company website” come from each firm’s own pages, and we keep the exact quotes on file. If you spot an error, please send a correction to our team.

What do Toronto homeowners ask before hiring an electrician?

People in Toronto ask the same few questions before they book an electrician. The answers below cover hourly rates, licences, hydro fees and old wiring, using ESA guidance, Toronto Hydro's posted charges and a 2026 rate guide. Each answer stands alone, so jump to the one you need.

How much does an electrician cost per hour in Toronto?

Licensed Toronto electricians charge $75 to $160 an hour for standard home work, says Green Building Canada's 2026 guide. Most add a trip or service call fee of $75 to $200. Emergency calls cost $150 to $300 an hour, with a two or three hour minimum.

Do electricians need a licence in Ontario?

Yes, Ontario law says a person can't operate an electrical contracting business without a licence issued by ESA. Ask for the ECRA/ESA number, look for it on the truck and estimate, and check it in ESA's Contractor Locator. Each firm on this list matched an active licence.

Does Toronto Hydro charge to cut the power for a panel upgrade?

Yes, Toronto Hydro charges $120 to disconnect or reconnect power at the meter in regular hours, and $300 at the pole or overhead transformer. After hours, those fees rise to $400 and $820. Ask whether your quote includes the fee.

Should I replace knob and tube wiring in my Toronto home?

Get it checked first, because ESA says knob and tube wiring went into homes from the early 1900s to the 1940s, and many insurers will not insure or renew homes that have it. A licensed firm can check it for damage. Whole-home rewiring costs $10,000 to $30,000 or more in Toronto.

Is Pro House Maintenance free to use?

Yes, Pro House Maintenance is free for homeowners. You describe your job once, get matched with several electricians who passed ESA licence, WSIB, insurance, reference and background checks, and compare their written quotes. You choose who to hire, and our satisfaction guarantee backs work from an electrician we match you with.

Where can you find electricians near Toronto?

The closest electricians lists to Toronto cover Mississauga (22 km away), Milton (43 km away) and Burlington (50 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. Green Building Canada, Average Electrician Rates in Toronto in 2026 (July 22, 2026)
  2. Northcliffe Electric, Electrical Panel Upgrade Cost in Toronto (2026) (September 28, 2026)
  3. Toronto Hydro, Residential electricity bill service charges
  4. Electrical Safety Authority, 2026 Residential Fees Quick Reference Guide (April 1, 2026)
  5. Electrical Safety Authority, Licensed Electrical Contractors
  6. Electrical Safety Authority, Knob and Tube Wiring
  7. Electrical Safety Authority, Contractor Locator (registry data downloaded October 2, 2026)
  8. 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 Grace Albright, Content Reviewer.