City of Toronto
Electricians in Etobicoke, Ontario
Toronto Hydro distributes the electricity across the City of Toronto. A service upgrade — before a heat pump or an EV charger, say — is requested from Toronto Hydro, which also does the temporary disconnect and reconnect so the electrician can work safely. The electrician files the work with ESA. Etobicoke is mostly older housing — 62% of its homes were built before 1981 and 29% in 1960 or earlier — split between apartment towers (43% of homes) and single-detached houses (35%). Doyo books electrical work across Etobicoke: describe the job, see the full price before you book, and pay only when it is done.
Jobs & starting prices
- Outlet Install$218.50
- Light Fixture$218.50
- Panel Inspection$246.40
The same prices as everywhere Doyo works: jobs start from $218.50, the full price with Doyo’s service fee included.
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Electrical in Etobicoke: what to know
Electricity
Toronto Hydro distributes the electricity across the City of Toronto. A service upgrade — before a heat pump or an EV charger, say — is requested from Toronto Hydro, which also does the temporary disconnect and reconnect so the electrician can work safely. The electrician files the work with ESA.
Source: Toronto Hydro, service connectionsElectrical permits
Etobicoke does not issue electrical permits. In Ontario the licensed electrical contractor files the work with the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA), which inspects it. Ask your electrician for the ESA notification number.
Source: Electrical Safety Authority, hiring a contractorThe housing here
Across Etobicoke’s three wards (Etobicoke North, Etobicoke Centre and Etobicoke-Lakeshore), the 2021 census counted 149,020 occupied homes: 62% built before 1981, 29% in 1960 or earlier, and 22% in 2001 or later. 43% are apartments in buildings of five or more storeys and 35% are single-detached houses.
Source: City of Toronto, 2021 Census ward profilesNeighbourhoods we cover
Humber Bay Shores · Mimico · New Toronto · Long Branch · The Kingsway · Islington · Markland Wood · Rexdale — and the rest of Etobicoke.
How it works
Booking Electrical on Doyo
What to tell Doyo
- What is not working and since when
- Whether a breaker keeps tripping
- A photo of the panel label for panel work
- Age of the home, if you know it
Who comes
Electricians on Doyo work under an ECRA/ESA Licensed Electrical Contractor licence, checked by Doyo and kept current. You can ask for the licence number, and look it up on the Electrical Safety Authority’s site.
How you pay
Your card is held when a pro is confirmed and charged only when the job is complete. Tips go to your pro in full.
FAQ
Electrical in Etobicoke: common questions
Services