Homeowners in Ontario can do their own electrical work. However, doing electrical work can be risky.
Before you start:
A Licensed Electrical Contractor is the only service provider legally authorized to perform electrical work in someone’s home or business.
What to look for when hiring someone to do electrical work
Ontario law requires anyone offering electrical services to be licensed by the Electrical Safety Authority. A Licensed Electrical Contractor:
is fully insured to protect customers
only employs certified electricians
arranges for electrical inspections
can offer a Certificate of Inspection.
