Phaze-In Electric provides licensed, ESA-certified electrical services for homeowners across the GTA, covering panel upgrades, potlights, EV charger installations, and whole-home rewires. Every job is managed by a Master Electrician, permitted through the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA), and inspected to the Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC) before completion.
Renovating, upgrading an electrical panel, installing new lighting, or addressing a safety concern all require work that meets the Ontario Electrical Safety Code. Choosing a licensed, professional electrician is what determines whether that work is done correctly, permitted, and inspected, rather than creating a liability that surfaces later during a home sale or insurance claim.
Phaze-In Electric visits the home to perform a thorough inspection, review the specific needs and concerns, and identify potential safety risks or areas for improvement in the existing electrical system.
Clear, upfront pricing is provided with no surprises. Phaze-In Electric manages all necessary permits and coordinates with local authorities to confirm compliance with Ontario Electrical Safety Code standards, then works around the homeowner’s schedule. Homes requiring a panel capacity increase should also review electrical panel upgrade services.
Licensed electricians carry out all installation or repair work to code, whether upgrading a panel, installing an EV charger, or rewiring the home. Every job is inspected and documented, with post-project support provided afterward. For homes needing a full service entrance upgrade, see electrical service upgrade options.
Phaze-In Electric is led by a Master Electrician with over 15 years in the trade, holds ESA certification, and is fully licensed and insured for residential electrical work of any scope.
All work is performed by an ESA-licensed contractor. Homeowners can verify electrical contractor credentials and check permit requirements through the Electrical Safety Authority before hiring any electrician.
A GTA homeowner reported that Phaze-In Electric installed a new electrical panel and lighting professionally and efficiently, explaining the work clearly and completing the job on time, fully up to code. (Results may vary by project scope.)
Lisa D., Homeowner
Find quick answers to the most common questions our customers ask about electrical services, pricing, and scheduling. If you need clarity or want tailored recommendations, reach out and our team will guide you.
Yes, most electrical work in Ontario requires an ESA permit, including panel upgrades, new circuit installations, EV charger installations, basement finishing electrical, and pool or hot tub wiring. Minor repairs such as replacing a faulty outlet or switch on an existing circuit typically do not require a permit. Phaze-In Electric manages all permit applications on the homeowner’s behalf. Work done without a required permit cannot be inspected and creates compliance and insurance issues when the home is sold.
Signs include frequently tripped circuit breakers, flickering lights when appliances run, a panel rated at 60 amps or 100 amps in a home with modern appliances, or a Federal Pioneer, Zinsco, or Pushmatic panel brand. A panel assessment is strongly recommended before a basement renovation, EV charger installation, or hot tub addition. See the electrical panel upgrade page for more detail on what triggers an upgrade.
Yes. Phaze-In Electric specialises in Level 2 home EV charger installation on a dedicated 240V circuit, assessing panel capacity, recommending the right charger and circuit size, managing the ESA permit, performing the installation, and providing all compliance documentation.
Cost depends on the size of the upgrade, the condition of the service entrance, and whether a meter base replacement is required. A standard 100-amp to 200-amp panel upgrade in a GTA home typically includes the panel, breakers, ESA permit, and inspection. A detailed, upfront estimate is provided during the site consultation, and an upgrade is only recommended when the assessment confirms it is warranted.
Knob-and-tube replacement involves removing existing knob-and-tube wiring and installing new grounded wiring throughout the affected areas. Aluminum branch circuit wiring remediation typically involves installing approved connectors at device connections and panel terminations rather than full replacement. Both scopes require an ESA permit and inspection, with compliance documentation provided for home insurers.
A residential ESA inspection is a visit from an inspector licensed by the Electrical Safety Authority to verify the electrical work meets the Ontario Electrical Safety Code. The inspector checks the installation against the permit scope, tests devices and connections, and either passes the work or issues deficiencies to correct before re-inspection. Phaze-In Electric manages the booking, attends the inspection, and addresses any deficiencies directly.
A potlight installation typically takes two to four hours depending on the number of lights and ceiling conditions. An EV charger installation typically takes two to three hours. A panel upgrade takes four to six hours including permit coordination and inspection scheduling. A basement finishing electrical rough-in typically takes one to two days, and a whole-home rewire for a larger GTA home can take three to five days.
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A home’s electrical system is not something to leave to chance. Whether the concern is an aging panel, a basement renovation, an EV charger, or outdated wiring, the work needs to come from a licensed electrician who pulls the permits, passes the inspections, and provides the documentation home insurers and future buyers will require.
Phaze-In Electric delivers licensed, ESA-certified electrical services for homeowners across the GTA, with Master Electrician oversight and full permit management on every job.
