City of Toronto
Electricians in Scarborough, 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. Scarborough is largely 1960s and 70s housing — 37% of its homes were built between 1961 and 1980 and 59% before 1981 — with 37% single-detached houses and 35% apartments in buildings of five or more storeys. Doyo books electrical work across Scarborough: 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 Scarborough: 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
Scarborough 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 Scarborough’s six wards (Scarborough Southwest, Centre, Agincourt, North, Guildwood and Rouge Park), the 2021 census counted 218,920 occupied homes: 59% built before 1981, the largest share (37%) between 1961 and 1980, and 15% in 2001 or later. 37% are single-detached houses, 35% are apartments in buildings of five or more storeys and 10% are row houses.
Source: City of Toronto, 2021 Census ward profilesNeighbourhoods we cover
Agincourt · Birch Cliff · Wexford · Scarborough Village · Guildwood · West Hill · Highland Creek · Malvern — and the rest of Scarborough.
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 Scarborough: common questions
Services