Licensed electrician in St. Catharines, ON

Below is a sample of some of our electrical services:

Residential Electrician

We offer a range of residential electrical services including repairs, installations, and upgrades. From lighting installations to appliance wiring service (i.e. hot tub installation, dishwasher, etc.), our skilled team ensures reliable and efficient solutions for all your residential electrical needs.

Commercial Electrical

Our commercial electrical services provide comprehensive solutions for businesses, including power distribution, lighting design and installation, data cabling, and electrical system upgrades. Our commercial electrician will optimize your electrical system's performance and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Electrical Panel Upgrade

Our electrical panel upgrade service enhances safety, increases capacity, and ensures compatibility with modern electrical demands. Trust our skilled electricians to assess your breaker panel, design a customized solution, and handle the installation process with precision and care.

Light Fixture Installation

Our expert electricians provide professional light fixture installation services, enhancing the ambiance and functionality of your space. With attention to detail, we offer precise installation and optimal placement to create the perfect lighting atmosphere. Trust us to bring light into your home or business with style and reliability.

Electrician Construction

New construction electrical wiring and rough in services require an experienced local "electrician company near me" who will ensure the electrical for new construction is done properly and to code and obtain the necessary permits. We are proud to say we have the experience and excellent reputation to handle all your home addition electrical wiring including data cabling, knob and tube wiring replacement and aluminum wiring replacement, to name a few. Our licensed electrician will ensure the new build electrical wiring will be done right the first time around and minimize the likelihood of preventable repairs.

EV Charger Installation

EV charging station installation services for vehicles like Tesla and other electric vehicles have been trending the past decade and generally fare better when the charging station located around the garage has been upgraded, especially for the sake of charging time. If you're in need of home addition electrical service, this too is something a certified electrician like Electrician St. Catharines is well-equipped to handle.

Smart Home Installation Service

Our electricians offer smart home installation services to bring cutting-edge automation and convenience to your living space. From smart lighting and thermostat systems to security and entertainment integration, we provide expert installation and configuration to transform your home into a connected and intelligent living environment.

Electrical Repairs

Our best electrician near me company in Niagara region specializes in comprehensive electrical repair services, addressing issues like lights constantly flickering, dead outlets not working, warm outlets, electrical surges or dips, circuit breaker tripping and others. With prompt and reliable service, our emergency electrician will troubleshoot and fix electrical problems to ensure the safety and functionality of your home or business.

DID YOU KNOW?

In addition to the traits you'd want to find in your electrical contractor, make sure they are ECRA/ESA certified - ask for their ECRA/ESA license #. In Ontario, this certification is mandatory for an electrical contracting business to do electrical work in homes. Be aware that a master or certified electrician cannot be hired directly to do electrical work. They must work under an ECRA/ESA certified business.

We provide exceptional value to our clients, and that doesn't always mean the lowest price. It means you can be rest assured that the hard-earned money you spend is going towards quality service that will stand the test of time, so you can sleep easy at night knowing the delicate and detailed work isn't done by a fly-by-night contactor who claims they're licensed even if they're not legally allowed to perform electrical work in your home and business.

Our motto is that we take as much care in our clients' electrical services as we would our own, so you know you're getting the best service in town. We rely primarily on word of mouth and are proud to have our business grow even during the tough past couple of years, all thanks to the referrals of our happy customers.

What is a master electrician in ontario?

A journeyman electrician in Ontario is fully qualified to perform electrical work for most homes and residences (provided they work under a licensed electrical contracting company). They will have at least 8,000 hours of on the job experience supervised by a head electrician. A master electrician in Ontario has 50% additional hours of instruction and job experience and so for more complex jobs, such as those that require permits (think new home construction electrical or a full residential electrical wiring update), a master electrician should be involved, whether they are the main contractor or supervising a journeyman electrician or apprentice.

what is the going rate for an electrician in my area?

This is a great question, as it depends on a few factors. Is your job simple like a one-story chandelier installation, or a complex whole home electrical rewiring requiring permits? The majority of licensed electrical contractors in St. Catharines charge within the same range, us included. What sets us apart is our commitment to excellent communication, our unmatched experience and our satisfaction guaranteed policy. If you find a price point that is significantly lower than others in the area, that should be an automatic red flag - their qualifications and certifications should be scrutinized.

how much does it cost to rewire a house in ontario?

This is determined by many variables. A ballpark estimate would be $3K for a small home (1,000 sq ft or less), $3K to $10K for a mid-sized home (average 1,500 to 2,000 sq ft), and $10K and up for a large home (2,000 sq ft +). This is a gross generalization as other factors come into play such as the complexity of the job, whether permits are required, the number and type of appliances used, the energy output required and whether we're working on existing wiring or completely replacing it. Give Electrician St. Catharines a call to get a more accurate estimate based on your current situation.

can you rewire a house in stages?

It is generally preferable to rewire the property in one shot, so as to provide some seamlessness and unity of the electric components. Having said that, if budget is an issue, it is possible to rewire a house in stages. Ask our electrical experts about which rooms or areas should be prioritized, along with other considerations.

Does rewiring a house add value?

The answer is YES, rewiring a house adds value to the property. Electrical rewiring ensures that the components are up to code, and any updates will be able to efficiently accommodate the electrical demands of modern appliances and homes.

Is it legal to do your own electrical work in Ontario?

This is a tricky question because although you can technically perform your own electrical work in Ontario under specific condition, one of which is you must notify the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA), the better question is why you would want to undertake potentially dangerous work on your own and put your property's electrical system at risk of fires or inefficient operations that would cost you more money down the line. So in our humble opinion, it would be best to hire a licensed electrical contractor to perform the vast majority of these jobs.

Do I really need an electrician?

It depends on what job you need done. If you're simply replacing a light fixture or testing out what works and what doesn't through your electrical panel, that's fine. However, anything that involves dealing directly with wires such as installing an emergency generator, rewiring or a more comprehensive diagnostic analysis of an electrical system that needs repair, it would be in your best interest to hire a highly skilled and qualified licensed electrician.

If you're looking into some major renovations, additions or anything that involves tearing down a wall and requiring electrical work, you'll need a special building permit from the City of St. Catharines, and once the electrical work has been done, an ESA inspection has to be arranged to ensure the work is done to code. Once that's approved, the electrical work can be sealed up and drywall can be put up.

Electrician St. Catharines is experienced in this entire process and we're proud to offer the highest quality and specialized residential and commercial electrical services to you, so feel free to give us a call.

what should you look for in an electrician?

First and foremost, you want to make sure you hire an electrical contractor who is licensed and insured. There are many contractors who claim they have years of experience and know what they’re doing, but unless they can present you their license number and insurance certificate, it would not be wise to proceed with them.

Second, experience is a must. Now, to be fair, what about the journeyman electrician who just recently completed his/her apprenticeship? They have indirect experience, but not quite the years of experience you might be looking for in, say, a master electrician. A recently licensed journeyman electrician can be quite skilled and knowledgeable, but imagine yourself about to go through surgery. Would you be more nervous if a freshly graduated MD were to perform the surgery as opposed to a physician with 20 years of surgical experience? We’ll hazard to guess that yes, you’d have some major reservations. On the flip side, if you were to ask a surgeon who’s in his/her 70s onwards and on the brink of retirement to perform a fine-detailed surgery and their hands appear to not be the steadiest, you might be equally nervous.

A similar situation applies to electricians. A more experienced electrician will have the instincts and the skill to complete an electrical job well, but don’t discount a freshly licensed electrician from doing some of the simple and sometimes more complex electrical tasks around your home, and remember to tap into their up-to-date knowledge. So although experience is quite important in your selection process for finding the best electrician in St. Catharines, many other factors exist that contribute to a knowledgeable and skilled electrical contractor St. Catharines residents and business owners need.

A better screening question to ask your electrical contractor is how many years of experience they have in a PARTICULAR electrical job. Say, for example, you’re looking for a knob and tube replacement for your entire home. Has your electrician done this before? Roughly how many times? If they have, feel free to ask for one or two previous clients’ references.

what are some job-specific questions i can ask my local electrician?

“Do you have any guarantees if something malfunctions immediately after the project is completed?” - if any errors were made, you want to make sure the electrician will stand by the quality of his/her work and rectify any immediate mistakes that result in a breakdown or a glitch.
“Do you need to pull a permit for this job?” - major electrical wiring jobs or additions usually need a permit; a lot of the times, the electrician can pull a permit for the job.
“Are there additional costs on top of the quoted one?” - find out what the estimate includes; there could be ancillary costs you may not have accounted for, such as additional materials or permits. In regards to the latter, for example, if a permit needs to be pulled and inspections need to be scheduled with the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA), this costs extra.
“Will you be doing the work, or have a subcontractor to work on the project?” - generally, if you’ve developed a good rapport with the main electrician, you might prefer he/she do him/herself if it is a big electrical project. In certain cases, the job may be subcontracted to a journeyman electrician working under him/her. If that is the case, you need to find out if the subcontractor is also licensed and insured, and what their qualifications are.
“How long will the work take?” - this is a good question to ask just so you can plan your schedule around the work.

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- Jarvis M.

I would highly recommend Electrician St. Catharines electrical contracting company, as they communicated well from beginning to end, were punctual, courteous and provided our home addition electrical service with attention to detail.
- Charlene S.

I can't say enough great things about these guys...Our cousin referred us to them when we needed some electrical hook ups and repairs for our home. So glad we did because everything was explained properly to us so we didn't have to worry about anything afterwards.
- Steven G.

We are blessed to be serving a great city like St. Catharines, the largest city in Niagara region at over 133,000 residents. Known for its manufacturing industry, it is a city full of charm and friendliness. We've also made friends with our fellow Canadian neighbours, Electrician Chilliwack and Electricians Calgary, and to the south of us electrician Fresno We look forward to finding out about your electrical needs and serving you with attentiveness from our best electricians near me in St. Catharines and Niagara region. So whether you're looking for a light fixture installation such as a chandelier install, electrical panel upgrade, or electrical repair from residential and commercial electrical contractors in St. Catharines, contact us to get the process started!

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