Know your home.
Understand its electrical.
Electrical home assessments for Toronto and GTA buyers, sellers and homeowners. Understand the condition of your system, learn what your circuits supply and plan the next steps with a Licensed Electrical Contractor.
Understand the property.
Plan with confidence.
An electrical assessment gives you a focused review of accessible wiring and equipment. We discuss your concerns, agree on the scope and explain observations so you can plan maintenance, repairs or improvements with a clearer understanding of the home.
Before you purchase
Understand visible electrical conditions and potential upgrade priorities before making a major investment. Share any concerns raised in the general home inspection.
Before you list
Identify electrical concerns early and allow time to plan corrective work, rather than leaving questions until a sale is underway.
A specialist for your clients
Bring in focused electrical expertise when a property report raises questions about wiring, the panel or previous alterations.
Before plans are finalized
Review accessible equipment and discuss proposed appliances, lighting and other loads before deciding on your renovation scope.
Understand an older system
Get clarity about aging equipment, visible modifications or recurring concerns, with recommendations based on the assessment findings.
Plan property maintenance
Review agreed accessible areas and identify electrical maintenance priorities for a rental property, with access arranged in advance.
Know which breaker controls
which lights, outlets and devices.
Every homeowner should have a practical understanding of their electrical system. You should know where the main panel and any subpanels are, what the circuit labels mean and which circuits supply the equipment you rely on. A label such as “plugs” or “basement” may not tell you enough.
Circuit tracing & identification
Ask us to trace and identify agreed circuits, matching breakers to the outlets, lighting and equipment they supply. A circuit can serve more than one room, and outlets in the same room may be on different circuits.
A useful panel directory
Where circuit mapping is included, we record verified circuit destinations with clear room and equipment descriptions. Unconfirmed circuits are identified for further review rather than guessed.
A homeowner walkthrough
We explain the panels, the main disconnect location and accessible protective devices. Discuss important equipment such as the sump pump, furnace, refrigerator, freezer, sewage pump and EV charger so you understand what supplies each one.
Choose the scope that fits your home
Complete circuit mapping and panel relabelling can be arranged with your assessment. They require additional time and agreed access, so they are not automatically included in a standard visual review. Keep the directory current after electrical changes. A label alone is not proof that equipment is de-energized; electrical work still requires proper isolation and verification by a qualified person.
Focused expertise.
Practical observations.
Service, panel & protection
Visible equipment condition, circuit labelling, available space and signs of damage. We review accessible protection and identify concerns that need further investigation.
Wiring, outlets & switches
Accessible wiring and representative device testing within the agreed scope, including visible grounding and bonding components and relevant GFCI/AFCI protection.
Property plans & priorities
Discuss renovations, appliances or EV charging and whether additional assessment is needed. Smoke and CO device review can be included in the agreed scope.
A defined scope, clearly explained
The assessment covers agreed, accessible components. Concealed wiring and inaccessible areas may need separate investigation. We explain these limitations along with the findings.
Electrical expertise.
A path to resolution.
Complements a home inspection
A general home inspector reviews many building systems. Electric FX brings focused electrical training and experience to the electrical concerns that need a closer look.
Help after the assessment
We can quote and complete approved corrective work and coordinate applicable ESA notification and inspection steps. For follow-up work, explore our electrical service calls and service and panel upgrades.
Clear findings.
Practical records.
Agree on the information you need
Before booking, tell us whether you need a written findings summary, photographs, a circuit directory or answers to an insurer’s specific questions. We confirm the documentation included in your assessment and explain the areas reviewed, access limitations, concerns and recommended next steps.
Prepare for the appointment
Share previous inspection reports, available ESA records, renovation history and any insurer’s form. Arrange access to panels and the areas being assessed without removing covers yourself. Tell us about medical equipment, alarms, pumps, home offices or other loads that need advance planning before any power interruption.
Older Toronto homes
Let us know about suspected knob-and-tube or aluminum wiring, fuse panels, ungrounded outlets or previous alterations. We assess accessible conditions and explain where a closer investigation is needed; appearance or age alone does not establish the condition of concealed wiring.
Repairs versus improvements
Recommendations distinguish concerns requiring prompt attention, planned repairs, further investigation and optional improvements. Approved corrective work can be quoted separately, helping you decide what to address first.
Insurance & real estate
Send the insurer’s or buyer’s exact request before the visit. Confirm their required format and acceptance criteria directly with them. An assessment summary is not a guarantee of insurance coverage, an ESA certificate or approval of every concealed part of the installation.
From questions to
informed decisions.
01 · Define
Share the address, your reason for the assessment and any existing inspection report. We agree on scope and access.
02 · Review
We assess accessible equipment and carry out the practical testing included in your visit.
03 · Explain
Review observations, priorities and recommendations, including any need for further investigation.
04 · Follow up
Decide on corrective work or upgrades. Approved work can be quoted separately and scheduled with Electric FX.
Electrical inspections, explained.
Can you tell me which breaker controls each outlet and light?
Yes. Circuit tracing and mapping can be arranged to identify the accessible outlets, lights and equipment supplied by agreed circuits. We confirm the extent of tracing, access and labelling before the visit. Whole-home mapping is a separate scope from representative testing during an assessment.
What should a useful electrical panel label include?
It should describe the verified room, area or equipment served clearly enough to be useful to the next homeowner or electrician. We can help replace vague or inaccurate descriptions and identify circuits that still need tracing. A panel directory must be updated when circuits change.
Will the power need to be turned off?
Some testing, tracing or equipment examination may require a planned interruption. We discuss this with you first. Let us know about medical equipment, sump pumps, refrigeration, alarms and work-from-home requirements so interruptions can be coordinated.
Will my insurer accept the assessment?
Requirements vary. Send your insurer’s written request before booking, and confirm the required document with them. We can discuss an appropriate scope, but cannot guarantee an insurer’s decision or substitute an assessment for an ESA document they specifically require.
Why hire a Licensed Electrical Contractor in addition to a home inspector?
A home inspector provides a broad review of the property. A Licensed Electrical Contractor brings focused electrical training and experience to assess accessible wiring and equipment in greater depth. Electric FX can also quote and complete approved corrective work, then coordinate the required ESA notification and inspection when applicable.
When should I arrange an electrical inspection?
An assessment can be helpful when a property has aging equipment, recurring electrical issues, a renovation is being planned, significant new loads are proposed or you want a clearer understanding of the visible electrical system.
Does this replace an ESA inspection?
No. Electric FX provides a contractor-led Electrical System Safety Assessment of agreed accessible conditions. ESA has separate notification and inspection processes, including inspections of notified work and certain Fire Code inspections. Our assessment does not produce an ESA Certificate of Acceptance. Read ESA’s explanation of electrical safety assessments.
Is this a complete code-compliance inspection?
No. Existing buildings can contain concealed conditions, and an assessment is limited to the agreed scope and accessible components. If an observation requires invasive investigation, specialized testing or corrective work, we will explain the recommended next step.
How long will the inspection take?
Timing depends on the property size, accessibility, system complexity and inspection scope. We discuss the expected visit length when arranging the appointment.
Can Electric FX complete the recommended repairs?
Yes. We can provide a separate quotation for agreed corrective work, upgrades or further investigation. Urgent issues may be handled through our service-call options.
What should I send before the appointment?
Your property address, the reason for the inspection and any known concerns are a useful start. Photos of the panel exterior, service equipment or affected devices may also help. There is no need to remove electrical covers.
Clarity for your
next step.
Tell us about the property, your questions and any purchase, sale or renovation timelines. Serving Toronto, the GTA, Simcoe County, and Muskoka.