How Much Does an Electrician Cost in Toronto? (2026 Prices)

Most Toronto electrical quotes fall into a handful of job types. Below are the ranges we actually charge in 2026 across Toronto and the GTA, what is included, and what moves the price. Every range includes the ESA permit and inspection coordination where the work requires one.

Panel and service work

• **100 amp to 200 amp service upgrade — $3,500 to $5,000+**
• **100 amp electrical panel replacement — $2,000 to $3,500**
• **Fuse box to breaker panel conversion — $2,500 to $3,500**
• **Electrical subpanel installation — $1,000 to $1,500**

Overhead services, a new meter base, long panel-to-meter runs, and grounding or bonding corrections push these numbers toward the top of the range. Full detail: 100 amp to 200 amp panel upgrade cost and fuse box to breaker conversion cost.

EV charger installation

• **Level 2 EV charger installation — $800 to $2,500+** for a typical run from an electrical panel with available capacity

A long conduit run, a panel with no spare capacity, or an outdoor installation adds cost; sometimes a load calculation or energy-management device avoids a full service upgrade. Full detail: EV charger installation cost in Toronto.

Lighting

Pot light installation is priced per fixture, and the number moves with ceiling type, insulation, attic access and whether a new switch or dimmer circuit is needed. Full detail: pot light installation cost in Toronto.

Rewiring and old wiring

Whole-home rewiring and knob-and-tube or aluminum wiring replacement are always quoted after an on-site assessment: the price depends on square footage, number of circuits, plaster versus drywall, floor count and how much access exists. Full detail: whole-home rewiring cost and knob-and-tube and aluminum wiring replacement cost.

Permits and inspection

Panel upgrades, service changes, EV chargers, rewiring and most renovation wiring require an ESA permit pulled under the contractor's ECRA/ESA licence — not yours. The permit and inspection are already inside our quoted ranges, and you receive the ESA certificate at the end. Full detail: ESA permit and inspection cost.

Repairs, troubleshooting and emergencies

Diagnostic and repair work — a tripping breaker, dead outlets, flickering lights, a burning smell at the panel — is quoted after the fault is identified, because the fix can be a simple device replacement or a full circuit rebuild. See electrical repair and troubleshooting, or 24 hour emergency electrician service if the problem is live now.

Why quotes differ so much between companies

Compare quotes line by line. A lower number that excludes the ESA permit, the Hydro disconnect and reconnect, the panel brand and breaker count, or the certificate is not actually cheaper — it simply moves those costs, and the legal responsibility, to you. See the seven checks before you hire an electrician in Toronto.

Get a firm number

Every range above becomes a flat, written price after an on-site assessment.