The Best Electricians in Ottawa

This guide compares 7 electricians serving Ottawa. The featured shortlist includes Clean Power Electric, BE Electric, and LB Electric Inc., each a real, currently-operating Ottawa business selected for its local track record and public reviews.

Electrical work is where cutting corners gets dangerous, so in Ottawa the best electricians are licensed ECRA/ESA contractors who pull the right permits and leave the work inspected. They handle panel upgrades, rewiring, EV charger installs, and the safety fixes older homes need. The companies below cover repairs, panel and service upgrades, pot lights, generators, and EV chargers across the city. Each is a real, currently-operating Ottawa business with public reviews you can check, so you can confirm the ECRA/ESA licence and insurance before anyone opens your panel.

Typical Ottawa cost: $2,000 to $4,000 for a panel upgrade; $1,000 to $2,500 for an EV charger7 companies compared7 rated on Google

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Hiring a electrician in Ottawa

What separates a great electrician from a cheap quote, and the questions worth asking before you sign.

  • Only hire a licensed ECRA/ESA contractor

    In Ontario, electrical work must be done by a licensed electrical contractor who takes out an ESA permit. Ask for the ECRA/ESA licence number; unlicensed work can void insurance.

  • Get the ESA permit and inspection

    A permit means the Electrical Safety Authority inspects the work. Confirm the electrician includes the permit, and keep the inspection certificate for your records and any future sale.

  • Plan panel capacity before an EV or reno

    Adding an EV charger, hot tub, or finished basement can push an older panel past its limit. A good electrician checks your service capacity first rather than overloading it.

  • Address knob-and-tube and aluminum wiring

    Some older Ottawa homes still have knob-and-tube or aluminum wiring that insurers dislike. An electrician can assess it and stage the fixes; ask what your insurer requires.

Common questions

Electricians in Ottawa, answered

Do I need a permit for electrical work in Ottawa?
Most panel and wiring work needs an ESA permit pulled by a licensed ECRA/ESA electrical contractor. Confirm the contractor is licensed and includes the permit before hiring.
How much does it cost to upgrade an electrical panel in Ottawa?
A 100 to 200 amp panel or service upgrade in Ottawa typically runs 2,000 to 4,000 dollars depending on the work and any utility coordination. Get a written quote that includes the permit.
How much does it cost to install an EV charger?
A home Level 2 EV charger install commonly runs 1,000 to 2,500 dollars depending on the distance from the panel and whether the panel has spare capacity. Ask for an on-site assessment.
Is knob-and-tube wiring a problem?
Knob-and-tube is not automatically unsafe, but it lacks a ground and many insurers restrict it. An electrician can assess and replace it in stages; check what your insurer requires.
Why do my breakers keep tripping?
Repeated tripping usually means a circuit is overloaded, or there is a short or a failing breaker. It is a safety signal, not a nuisance; have a licensed electrician diagnose it rather than resetting it repeatedly.

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