Local Electricians in Aurora

Electrical work in Aurora requires an ESA permit filed by a licensed electrical contractor. Aurora is served by Alectra Utilities, which must be coordinated for new meter connections, service upgrades, and panel inspections. The Town of Aurora's Building Division issues building permits for panel replacements and service upgrades that accompany electrical work. Aurora's housing stock spans a distinct range of electrical eras that directly shapes the scope of any project: the Heritage District along Yonge Street and Wellington Street contains homes from the 1870s through the 1930s that may retain knob-and-tube wiring, original 60-amp fuse panels, or ungrounded two-prong circuits requiring complete rewiring before renovation work can proceed safely; Aurora Highlands and older central Aurora neighbourhoods from the 1950s through the 1970s typically have 100-amp panels with two-wire branch circuits that are at or past end of service life for modern household loads; Bayview Wellington and Aurora Promenade homes from the 1980s and 1990s have 100- to 200-amp services with growing demand for EV charger circuits and home office power; and newer Aurora Grove and Bayview Northeast communities from the 2000s onward have 200-amp panels with requests increasingly focused on EV charging, solar integration, and smart-panel upgrades. ESA-licensed electricians are required for this work; we connect you with local electricians.

How to Hire a Licensed Electrician in Aurora

Describe your electrical project
Tell us whether you need a panel upgrade, new circuits, EV charger installation, pot lights, or other work - plus your Aurora neighbourhood or FSA (L4G) and preferred timeline.
Receive three matched quotes
Reviewed local contractors will reach out to you with quotes.
Verify ESA licence and WSIB
Confirm each contractor's ESA contractor licence number at esasafe.com and request a WSIB clearance certificate before signing. For Heritage District or pre-1950 homes, ask about knob-and-tube assessment and rewiring scope as part of the quote review.
Confirm permit responsibility and Alectra coordination
Your electrician must pull the ESA permit and any required Town of Aurora building permit. Confirm Alectra Utilities connection requirements for service upgrades. Get permit responsibility and utility coordination in writing before work starts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do electricians in Aurora need a permit?

Yes. All electrical work in Aurora - including panel upgrades, new circuits, EV charger installations, and pot lights - requires an ESA permit filed by a licensed electrical contractor. Panel replacements and service upgrades also require a Town of Aurora building permit. Never hire an electrician who proposes skipping the permit.

My Aurora home was built before 1940 - should I be concerned about knob-and-tube wiring?

Yes. Homes in Aurora's Heritage District along Yonge Street and Wellington Street built before the 1940s may still have original knob-and-tube wiring and 60-amp fuse panels. Knob-and-tube wiring lacks a ground wire, cannot support modern appliance loads, and is typically excluded from homeowner's insurance without documented ESA inspection. Ask your electrician to assess the full system - service entrance, panel, and all branch circuits - before any renovation work begins. In many older Heritage District homes, a complete rewire combined with a 200-amp panel upgrade is the most practical path.

Who supplies electricity in Aurora - Alectra or Hydro One?

The Town of Aurora is served by Alectra Utilities. Some rural and estate properties at the edges of Aurora's municipal boundary - particularly near the Oak Ridges Moraine fringe - may be served by Hydro One. Confirm your distributor before your electrician orders any meter connection or service upgrade, as Alectra's and Hydro One's procedures and timelines differ.

What certifications should an Aurora electrician hold?

Look for a 309A (industrial) or 309C (construction and maintenance) Certificate of Qualification from the Ontario College of Trades, current WSIB clearance, and a minimum $2M general liability policy. Verify the ESA contractor licence number at esasafe.com before signing a contract. For Heritage District homes, ask specifically about the electrician's experience assessing and replacing knob-and-tube wiring in older masonry and balloon-frame construction.

Sources

Electrical Safety Authority - Ontario Permit Portal
All residential and commercial electrical work in Aurora requires an ESA permit filed by a licensed electrical contractor; the permit covers new circuits, panel upgrades, EV charger wiring, and all wiring alterations
Town of Aurora - Building Permits
Panel replacements and electrical service upgrades in Aurora also require a Town of Aurora building permit; applications are submitted through the Town's Building Division
Alectra Utilities - Electricity Distribution
Alectra Utilities is the licensed electricity distributor serving Aurora; new meter connections, service upgrades, and disconnect requirements must be coordinated with Alectra prior to ESA inspection