Durham Region
Electricians in Whitby, Ontario
Elexicon Energy delivers the electricity in Whitby; its licence covers the former Whitby Hydro service area, apart from a few rural lots on the northern edge that Hydro One serves. Electrical work itself is filed with ESA by the licensed contractor. About 39% of Whitby’s homes were built in 2001 or later and about a quarter before 1981; about 70% are single-detached houses. Doyo books electrical work across Whitby: 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.
Local
Electrical in Whitby: what to know
Electricity
Elexicon Energy delivers the electricity in Whitby; its licence covers the former Whitby Hydro service area, apart from a few rural lots on the northern edge that Hydro One serves. Electrical work itself is filed with ESA by the licensed contractor.
Source: Elexicon Energy, OEB distribution licenceElectrical permits
Whitby 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
Of Whitby’s roughly 46,400 occupied homes in the 2021 census, about 39% were built in 2001 or later and about 25% before 1981; about 70% are single-detached houses.
Source: Region of Durham, 2021 Census housing (open data)Heritage district
Whitby has two heritage conservation districts: Brooklin, with 169 properties, and Werden’s Plan in downtown Whitby, with 250. Owners there need a heritage permit before doing proposed work, and both district plans were updated in 2026.
Source: Town of Whitby, heritage conservation districtsNeighbourhoods we cover
Downtown Whitby · Brooklin · Port Whitby · Williamsburg · Taunton North · Rolling Acres · Pringle Creek · Blue Grass Meadows — and the rest of Whitby.
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 Whitby: common questions
Services