Circuit breaker trips and fault finding
A breaker that trips is doing its job; the question is what it is protecting you from. We isolate the circuit, measure the load with a clamp meter, test for shorts and ground faults, and inspect connections at each device until the cause is found. Then it is repaired rather than reset.
When you need it: a breaker that trips more than once, trips with nothing obvious running, or will not reset. Also any outlet, switch or cover that is warm, discoloured or smells of heat.
What affects scope: how many devices are on the circuit, whether the fault is at a device or inside a wall, and the age and type of the wiring.
Before we arrive
Leave a repeatedly tripping breaker off. Unplug what was running when it tripped and note the time it happens. If you see sparks, smoke or scorching, switch the main off and call emergency services if there is any sign of fire.
Panel and service equipment upgrades
A service upgrade replaces the panel and, when needed, the meter base, mast and service conductors so the house can carry more load safely. In North York this involves a load calculation, an ESA notification and inspection, and a scheduled disconnect and reconnect with Toronto Hydro.
When you need it: planning an EV charger, heat pump, induction range, hot tub or a basement suite on a 60 A or 100 A service; a panel with no spare slots; fuses; or a panel type with a documented history of breaker failures.
What affects scope: the existing service size, condition of the mast and meter base, panel location, and whether a subpanel solves the problem without a full service change.
Not every full panel needs a bigger service
If capacity is fine but slots are not, a subpanel or a larger panel on the same 100 A service may be the better answer. The load calculation decides, not the breaker count.
Outlet and switch repairs
Dead outlets, loose receptacles, switches that work intermittently, two-prong outlets that need grounding, and GFCI protection for kitchens, bathrooms, garages and outdoors. Replacement devices in homes are tamper-resistant, and anything that shows heat damage gets its connections checked back to the panel.
When you need it: any device that is warm, cracked, loose in the wall or no longer holds a plug firmly; outlets near water without GFCI protection; a renovation that moves or adds devices.
Lighting circuits and fixtures
New lighting circuits, recessed lights in finished or open ceilings, fixture replacement, under-cabinet and exterior lighting, dimmers matched to LED loads, and three-way and four-way switching. Housings in insulated ceilings are IC-rated and box fill is checked before anything is cut.
What affects scope: access above the ceiling, the number of fixtures per circuit, the switching layout you want, and whether existing wiring is reused or replaced.
EV charger installation
A Level 2 charger runs on a dedicated 240 V circuit, usually 40 A to 60 A depending on the charger. The work is a load calculation to confirm the service can carry it, a new breaker and circuit to the parking spot, mounting and connecting the charger, and ESA notification and inspection.
Suitability: most 200 A services carry a charger without changes. Many 100 A services can too, depending on what else is electric in the house; some need a load-management device or a service upgrade first. We tell you which before quoting.
What affects scope: distance from the panel to the parking spot, whether the run is inside, outside or underground, and the charger's rated current.
Bring the charger model
The charger's rated amperage sets the circuit size. If you have not chosen one yet, say so and we will size the circuit for the common 48 A units.
Commercial and light industrial
Rough-in in steel-stud construction, disconnects and distribution equipment, control panels and rooftop units. The same approach applies: measure, explain, install to code, test under load. See the project details page for examples of this work.
Not sure which service you need?
Describe the symptom and where it happens. That is enough to start.