Licensed & Insured · WSIB Covered · Serving Ontario since 2012
From full commercial buildouts and solar installations to a panel upgrade at home, Essential Electrical Contractors delivers safe, code-compliant work — on schedule and on budget, backed by ESA certification on every job.
What we do
One contractor from permit to final ESA inspection — no handoffs, no surprises.
Restaurants, retail, offices, and industrial units — tenant fit-outs and ground-up construction with national-brand experience.
Plant and facility electrical: 600V distribution, motor and equipment connections, underground services, and public-sector tender work.
Panel and service upgrades from 100A residential to 600V commercial, coordinated with your utility from application to connection.
Rooftop and ground-mount solar PV with battery energy storage (ESS) — designed, permitted, installed, and connected to your utility by licensed electricians.
Standby generators, transfer switches, and portable generator inlets for homes and facilities that can't afford to go dark.
Level 2 and DC fast-charger installation for homes, condos, and fleets — load calculations, rebate paperwork included.
Troubleshooting, lighting retrofits, code corrections, and planned maintenance programs for property managers.
We handle ESA permits, inspections, and utility service requests (Alectra, Toronto Hydro, Hydro One) so you don't have to.
Power loss, burnt panels, storm damage — rapid-response crews for urgent commercial and residential calls.
Reviews
“We have used their services regularly across multiple offices and residential units, and they consistently deliver high-quality work at very competitive prices. We would highly recommend them for any electrical work.”
“I called ISHAR and his team to complete some pot lights and laundry work for me. My words and praises cannot justify the service these guys delivered. Super professional, super friendly, amazing communication skills and the best part they finished the project when they said they would. I highly recommend these guys and I will continue to use them in the future.”
“Amazing work for my clinic and golf sim- took care of everything! Best pricing and top quality”
“I have used a lot of electricians personally and with my business. Ishar and his crews makes every project smooth and efficient! Highly recommend!!!!”
“We had called him for emergency and he arrived within 30 minutes and quickly solved the problem with our electricity.”
“Being able to provide services to both my home and business makes it convenient to have this team with me. They're able to do things up to code and are also very respectful. See you guys on the next job!”
Why Essential
Our team has delivered electrical work for national restaurant and retail chains across Ontario — the same discipline goes into every job, whatever the size.
Permits pulled, inspections passed, certificates in your hand. No shortcuts.
Itemized estimates with clear scope — you know what you're paying for before we start.
We work to construction timelines every week. Your open date is our deadline.
Solar & Energy Storage
Ontario homeowners can currently claim up to $10,000 in Home Renovation Savings Program rebates for rooftop solar and battery storage. We handle the design, the permits, the utility paperwork, and the install — one contractor, start to finish.
System sizing, layout, and load calculations by our own electricians — built to OESC Section 64 with rapid shutdown, and filed with ESA for inspection.
Net-metering and connection applications with Alectra, Toronto Hydro, and Hydro One handled end to end, through to your bidirectional meter.
Energy storage systems (ESS) sized for whole-home backup or commercial demand management — paired with solar or standalone, with code-compliant disconnects and labelling.