Residential Service · Toronto & GTA
Renovations & Additions Electrical
The electrician your GC actually wants on site. ESA-licensed rough-in, finish, and inspection coordination for kitchen renovations, basement finishing, and full home additions across Toronto and the GTA.
What We Do
Three project types we work on every week
Whether the project is a single-room reno or a full second-storey addition, we handle the rough-in, finish, panel work, and ESA permitting — and stay on the schedule your GC built.
Kitchen & Bath Renos
The most code-intensive rooms in the house. We handle pot light layouts, under-cabinet, GFCI/AFCI compliance, dedicated appliance circuits, and finish work coordinated with cabinet install.
- Pot & under-cabinet lighting
- Dedicated appliance circuits
- GFCI/AFCI & tamper-resistant code
Basement Finishing
From bare concrete to legal secondary suite — including rough-in, panel splits for second units, separate metering when required, and full ESA inspection coordination.
- Full basement rough-in & finish
- Secondary suite electrical separation
- Sump pump & bathroom circuits
Additions & Second Storeys
New square footage usually means a panel upgrade, new circuits throughout, and load recalculation. We work from drawings and coordinate directly with your GC, framer, and inspector.
- Panel upgrade & load calc
- Full addition rough-in
- Tie-in to existing service
Why GCs Like Us
Six things we do differently
We've worked with enough GCs to know exactly what wrecks a renovation schedule. Here's how we don't.
01
We show up on date
Rough-in slot booked? We're there with materials and a full crew.
02
Pre-drywall walkthroughs
We meet you on site before close-up to confirm every outlet, switch, and can.
03
Plain-English quotes
Itemized scope so the homeowner and GC see exactly what's included.
04
ESA permits, our problem
We pull, schedule, and pass the inspection so your timeline doesn't slip.
05
Clean job sites
We sweep up, label panels, and don't leave the homeowner cleaning behind us.
06
Direct GC communication
Your project manager talks to ours — fast answers, no homeowner relay.
Pre-Drywall Visits
We come for the rough-in walkthrough
The cheapest changes are the ones made before drywall
Before we close up walls, we walk through with the homeowner (and GC if available) to confirm every outlet location, switch height, pot light spacing, dimmer placement, and dedicated-circuit run. It takes 30–45 minutes and saves the kind of "I wish I had a plug there" regret that costs five times more to fix later.
Our Process
From plans to inspection in five steps
01
Plan review
We review drawings, scope, and schedule with the GC or homeowner.
02
Fixed-price quote
Itemized scope including labour, materials, ESA permit, and inspection.
03
Rough-in
Wires pulled, boxes set, panel work staged. We schedule around framing and HVAC.
04
Pre-drywall walkthrough
Final confirmation of every outlet, switch, and fixture location with the homeowner.
05
Finish & ESA inspection
Devices, fixtures, and labels installed. ESA inspection scheduled and passed.
Why GTA builders and homeowners choose Amps
ESA
Licensed Electrical Contractor in Ontario
$5M
Liability insurance on every project
WSIB
Cleared for sites that require it
5★
Average Google rating from local clients
FAQ
Renovation electrical questions
Can you work directly with our GC?
Yes — most of our renovation work is GC-managed. We talk schedule, scope changes, and inspections directly with the project manager so the homeowner doesn't have to relay information between trades.
Do you work from architectural drawings?
Absolutely. We can quote from architect or designer drawings, work directly with permit drawings, or build out a scope from a homeowner's wishlist. Most renovation projects start with a set of plans and a walk-through.
Will the renovation need a panel upgrade?
Often, yes — especially for additions, basement suites, kitchens with high-draw appliances, or anything with EV charging. We run a load calculation as part of the quote and build the panel upgrade into a single ESA permit when it makes sense.
Who pulls the ESA permit?
We do, on every project. As an ESA-licensed contractor, we file the permit, schedule both rough-in and final inspections, and stay on site for them. Homeowners and GCs don't deal with paperwork.
How far in advance should we book you?
For renovation rough-ins, 3–6 weeks of lead time is typical. For additions or larger projects, we recommend bringing us in at the planning stage to coordinate panel sizing and permit timing. Smaller jobs often slot in within 1–2 weeks.
Do you handle changes mid-project?
Yes — change orders are part of every renovation. We document the additional scope, price it transparently, and never sneak labour onto the final invoice. The pre-drywall walkthrough catches most changes before they become expensive.
Are you covered by WSIB and insurance?
Yes. We carry $5M in liability insurance, are WSIB-cleared, and provide certificates on request — required by most Toronto GCs and condo boards before site access.
Working on a renovation? Let's talk early.
Free quotes, GC-friendly scheduling, ESA-licensed work. Serving Etobicoke, Toronto, and the GTA.