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Send the address or neighbourhood, a description of the work and safe, accessible photos. Do not remove electrical covers for an estimate.
Residential Electrical Services in Ottawa
Start with what needs to work differently: lighting, a fan, a receptacle, an appliance circuit or a renovation layout. Renovation1 helps define the request and coordinate the surrounding work; regulated electrical work is assigned to a Licensed Electrical Contractor. Choose a service below to see what needs assessment before the scope can be confirmed.
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Lighting and ceiling fans
Compare replacement at an existing location with new lighting positions, outdoor fittings and changes to ceiling support or controls.
Switches, dimmers and receptacles
Match the device to the circuit, wiring, load and protection requirements. A new faceplate does not resolve an underlying wiring fault.
Circuits, panels and surge protection
Have the electrical contractor assess capacity, equipment compatibility and the proposed load before selecting a circuit or panel change.
Kitchen and bathroom electrical work
Coordinate appliances, fans, lighting and receptacles with cabinets, ventilation and wet-area finishes before surfaces are closed.
Basement and renovation electrical work
Plan electrical rough-in, access and required checks alongside framing, insulation and drywall, followed by devices and final testing.
Alarms, doorbells and garage openers
Check power supply, compatibility and the equipment instructions. Battery or plug-in tasks and changes to fixed wiring need different scopes.
Diagnostics and EV charging
Describe symptoms or charging needs first. The electrical contractor evaluates the cause or available capacity before a repair or installation is selected.
What is checked before work
- Existing equipment, symptoms and intended use
- Product information, mounting conditions and access
- Circuit and service capacity, assessed by the electrical contractor
- Notification, inspection and utility coordination requirements for the proposed work
Common reasons homeowners contact us
- A fixture, switch or receptacle needs replacement
- A room needs a revised lighting or appliance layout
- A breaker trips or an electrical fault needs diagnosis
- Renovation work or EV charging introduces a new electrical load
What we can help with
- Indoor and outdoor lighting, ceiling fans and controls
- Receptacles, GFCI protection and appliance circuits
- Panels, subpanels and surge protection
- Kitchen, bathroom and basement electrical coordination
- Alarm devices, doorbells, diagnostics and EV charging
What is included
- Review of the request, accessible photos and selected product information
- Definition of the electrical contractor’s scope and the related renovation work
- Agreement on access, power interruptions and finish repairs
- Confirmation of the required checks and handover documents
What may require additional assessment
- Concealed wiring, damaged equipment or an unidentified fault
- Service capacity, utility involvement and equipment availability
- Access behind finished ceilings, walls or exterior surfaces
- Changes to the layout, appliances or selected products
How the work normally proceeds
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The electrical contractor assesses the technical work and confirms any ESA notification and inspection requirements.
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Confirm the scope, responsibilities and sequencing before work starts.
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Coordinate electrical completion and required checks before closing affected finishes.
Project
Planning Recessed Lighting in a Finished Room
A pot light layout needs to suit the room, the ceiling cavity and the proposed controls. Settle those details before making openings in a finished ceiling.
Replacing a Light Fixture at an Existing Ceiling Point
Keeping a ceiling light in the same position can limit finish work, but the new fixture still needs compatible support, connections and controls.
Adding a Ceiling Fan Where a Light Is Installed
Replacing a ceiling light with a fan calls for a support and clearance review as well as electrical work. Choose the fan after checking the proposed location.
Updating a Room’s Receptacles and Switches
A room refresh can include new receptacles, switches or dimmers. An itemized device list and an electrical assessment separate a finish change from necessary corrective work.
Homeowner Guides
Homeowner guide
What Information Helps Us Prepare a Renovation Estimate?
Photos, measurements, access, product choices, and clear project notes help make your estimate request useful.
Homeowner guide
Handyman, Contractor or Licensed Trade: Who Should I Call?
Match the person you hire to the actual repair, renovation and regulated trade work in your scope.
Homeowner guide
When Does Bathroom Fan Installation Require a Licensed Electrical Contractor?
Separate fan housing and duct work from electrical connections, wiring and ESA notification.
Common questions
No. A replacement depends on the existing wiring and compatible equipment. A new circuit also requires a load and routing assessment. Describe the intended use so the electrical contractor can define the correct scope.
No. A municipal building permit and an ESA electrical notification are separate processes. The electrical contractor confirms the notification and inspection requirements for the electrical scope.
This form is for planning and estimates, not emergency dispatch. For an immediate electrical hazard, use the appropriate emergency or utility service rather than waiting for an estimate response.
Service area
Ottawa and nearby communities. Share your address or neighbourhood so access and service-area fit can be confirmed.
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