Can my general contractor do the electrical work on my kitchen bathroom or basement renovation?
Be careful! If your general contractor is going to include the electrical work in their proposal, protect yourself! Make sure he is hiring a licensed electrician to do the electrical work. Tell him you require an electrical permit and that you would like an electrical inspection when the work is completed. If he tells you that you don’t need a permit – don’t hire him.
Do I need a licensed electrician for the electrical work in my home renovation?
Any new wiring in a home requires an electrical permit. That’s right, even if it’s to put in one new light or receptacle location. Now don’t be alarmed, electrical permits are not like building permits. Electrical contractors (ECRA) registered with the Electrical Safety Authority (E.S.A.) can pull a permit up to 48 hours after starting the work by making a simple phone call.
Making sure that a permit it taken out for your electrical work will keep everyone accountable to a higher work standard. It will insure that the electrical work is done legally and up to code, by a certified electrician, and that it is safe!
Give us a call today for a free quote for the wiring in your kitchen bathroom or basement renovation.
Enrico’s Electrical Company
Your Ajax Electrician
Toronto and the GTA
416-455-5796
Durham Region and The Kawarthas
905-239-0077