Residential Electrical Services
From a single dead outlet to a full renovation, Portman Electric handles the everyday electrical work Toronto homes need — licensed, insured, ESA-permitted, and finished clean.
Serving homes across the city, including The Beaches, East York, Rosedale & Moore Park, Forest Hill, Leaside, The Annex, Cabbagetown, and Riverdale & Leslieville.
The Small Jobs Done Right
Not every electrical job is a big project. Repairs, upgrades, and safety devices are the bread and butter of residential electrical work — and they deserve the same code-compliant workmanship as a full panel upgrade. No job is too small.
- Outlets, switches & dimmers
- Dedicated circuits for appliances, AC & workshops
- Smoke & carbon monoxide alarms
- Lighting installation, repair & LED upgrades
- Troubleshooting dead outlets, tripped breakers & flickering lights
- Basement, kitchen & bathroom renovation wiring
- GFCI protection for kitchens, bathrooms & outdoors
- Exterior, garage & shed power
What We Do In Toronto Homes
Every service below has its own dedicated page with details, photos, and what to expect.
Electrical Troubleshooting
Tripped breakers, dead outlets, flickering lights, burning smells — we diagnose and fix the actual cause, not just reset and hope.
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Lighting Installation
Recessed LED pot lights for kitchens, living rooms, basements, hallways, and exterior soffits. Clean cuts, no mess, proper dimmer circuits.
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Residential Rough-In & Renovation
Electrical rough-in and renovation wiring for basements, kitchens, bathrooms, additions, and new builds. Rough-in, trim-out, ESA permits, and GC coordination.
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RewiringKnob & Tube Removal
Remove and replace old knob and tube wiring in older Toronto homes. Resolve insurance issues and bring your electrical up to current code.
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InspectionsElectrical Safety Inspections
Detailed electrical assessments for insurance requests, older Toronto homes and pre-purchase decisions — written report, documentation and a full repair pathway.
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Electric Radiant Floor Heating
Heated floors under tile and stone — dedicated circuits, thermostats and floor sensors, ground-fault protection, and resistance testing before, during and after the tile work.
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Pool, Hot Tub & Spa Electrical
Specialty pool, hot tub, and spa electrical — equipotential bonding, pump and heater circuits, hot tub packs with disconnects and GFCI, pool lighting, and ESA permits from dig to swim.
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Mini Split & Heat PumpDuctless Mini Split & Heat Pump
Dedicated circuits, disconnects, and panel upgrades for ductless mini splits and heat pump systems. Electrical prep handled start to finish — ESA-permitted.
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GeneratorGenerator & Transfer Switch
Safe generator hookups using proper CEC-compliant transfer switches. We handle the electrical side, pull the ESA permit, and make sure your backup power is legal and ready.
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TrenchingElectrical Trenching & Underground Conduit
Underground conduit runs to garages, sheds, hot tubs, and outdoor structures. We trench, install conduit, pull wire, and leave a clean finished job to code.
Learn MoreOld Panel or Fuse Box?
If your home still runs on a fuse box, a 60 or 100-amp service, or a panel your insurance company flagged, start with a panel and service upgrade.
Panel & Service UpgradesNo Power or Storm Damage?
Hydro disconnections, storm and tree damage, burning smells, and panel failures are covered on our dedicated emergency page.
Emergency ElectricianOur Projects in Toronto Homes
Documented residential jobs — a full rewire in Kensington Market, a 60-amp to 200-amp service upgrade and a burnt panel found during a routine service call.
Ready to get started?
LET'S GET YOUR PROJECT DONE RIGHT
Call or text us at 647-835-7757 — or fill out our quick quote form for a free remote estimate.