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Electrician in Ottawa

Professional electrical service for homeowners in Ottawa.

Cornerstone Electrical serves homeowners across Ottawa with custom home wiring, EV charger installations, panel upgrades, lighting, troubleshooting, and renovation electrical work. Whether it's a century home in the Glebe or a new build in Barrhaven, every project gets licensed 309A workmanship, clear communication, and a professional finish.

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Residential firstBuilt for the homeowner jobs people in Ottawa actually search for.

Fast follow-upClear quotes and a process that feels organized and easy to hire.

Code-conscious workLicensed work completed properly, with finish quality in mind.

Most requested in Ottawa

Electrical upgrades and service work that homeowners can feel confident booking.

Electrical work in Ottawa for custom homes, multifamily projects, and residential service.

Cornerstone Electrical truck at a new custom home build in Eastern Ontario

EV Charger Installation

Level 2 EV charger circuits with proper load calculations, a dedicated breaker, and the ESA permit pulled so your install is on record.

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Custom Homes

Electrical systems for custom homes with clear planning, strong execution, and better finish quality.

High Intent

Multifamily & Residential Projects

Electrical work for multifamily and larger residential projects, while still supporting select homeowner service work.

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$2M InsuredCoverage in place for residential and larger project work.

WSIB CoveredProfessional job-site coverage and compliant operation.

ESA RegisteredWork completed to Ontario code requirements and proper electrical standards.

Local focus

Ottawa homeowners range from older neighbourhoods like Alta Vista, Westboro, and the Glebe — where panel upgrades, aluminum wiring remediation, and knob-and-tube replacement are common — to newer subdivisions in Findlay Creek, Riverside South, and Half Moon Bay where EV charger circuits, smart-home pre-wiring, and generator transfer switches are in demand. We handle both ends comfortably, with a process built for the homeowner who values communication and clean workmanship over the cheapest price.

Every Ottawa job is pulled under our 309A license with an ESA permit filed, inspected, and closed. We work inside the City of Ottawa electrical inspection system, coordinate Hydro Ottawa disconnects when service work is involved, and leave the paperwork trail you'd want on file for insurance and resale. Most residential quotes turn around inside 48 hours.

Ottawa neighbourhoods we serve.

Ottawa's a big city with very different electrical stock from one neighbourhood to the next. Here's how that typically shapes the work.

Alta Vista, Westboro, the Glebe

Established neighbourhoods with mid-century bungalows, brick homes, and the odd century property. Common work: 100A to 200A panel upgrades, aluminum wiring remediation, knob-and-tube replacement, and kitchen or basement renovation circuits.

Barrhaven, Half Moon Bay, Findlay Creek

Newer subdivisions with modern 200A service and headroom for upgrades. Common work: EV charger installs, hot tub circuits, basement finishes, outdoor lighting, and smart panel integration.

Riverside South, Manotick, Greely

South-end executive and rural properties. Common work: custom home wiring, standby generators, dual EV chargers with load-sharing, and full new-build electrical packages.

Kanata, Stittsville, Bells Corners

West-end tech corridor with high EV adoption. Common work: EV chargers (often dual), panel upgrades on older Beaverbrook and Katimavik homes, home-office dedicated circuits, and renovation wiring.

Orléans, Cumberland, Blackburn Hamlet

East-end mix of custom-build communities and established subdivisions. Common work: custom home wiring in Avalon and Notting Hill, panel upgrades in Chapel Hill and Fallingbrook, and generators on the Cumberland rural fringe.

Nepean, Centrepointe, Crestview

Mid-century and newer detached homes. Common work: panel upgrades, EV chargers, renovation wiring, basement finishes, and circuit troubleshooting.

Electrical services in Ottawa.

Positioned around custom homes, multifamily projects, and residential projects in Ottawa.

Custom Home Wiring in Ottawa

Full electrical rough-in to finish for custom builds in Manotick, Greely, Barrhaven, and surrounding areas. Panel sizing, arc-fault protection, and ESA inspection coordination included.

EV Charger Installation in Ottawa

Level 2 charger circuits with proper load calculations, dedicated breaker, and clean conduit routing. We handle the ESA permit so your install is on record and insured.

Panel Upgrades & Service Work in Ottawa

100A to 200A upgrades, fuse-to-breaker conversions, knob-and-tube replacement, and general troubleshooting for Ottawa homes that need modernized electrical systems.

Why homeowners choose Cornerstone.

The fundamentals that make hiring an electrician feel less risky.

Licensed 309A & ECRA/ESA registered

Every job pulled under a 309A license with an ESA permit filed. You get the Certificate of Acceptance on file when the work passes inspection — useful for insurance, resale, and peace of mind.

$2M liability & WSIB covered

$2 million in liability insurance and WSIB coverage on every job. If something goes sideways, you're not carrying the risk, and there's no paperwork on your side.

Clear quotes, honest scope

Itemized quotes so you can see what's included and what isn't. If an upgrade isn't actually necessary, we say so. Most residential quotes turn around inside 48 hours.

Common questions from Ottawa homeowners.

Yes — most electrical work in Ontario requires an ESA permit and inspection. As an ESA-registered contractor, Cornerstone Electrical handles all permit applications and inspection coordination for projects in Ottawa and surrounding areas. You'll receive a Certificate of Acceptance when the work passes inspection.

Panel upgrade costs in Ottawa typically depend on the existing service size, the new panel capacity, and the complexity of the installation. We provide clear, itemized quotes before any work begins so you know exactly what's included. Contact us for a free assessment of your current panel.

Yes — most older homes can support a Level 2 EV charger with proper load calculations. In some cases, a panel upgrade may be needed first. We assess your existing electrical capacity and provide an honest recommendation before any work starts.

For any panel or service upgrade that requires the power to be cut at the meter, we book the Hydro Ottawa disconnect and reconnect on your behalf. It's usually scheduled for first thing in the morning, the new panel goes in through the day, and ESA inspects before the reconnect. You don't have to manage the utility call yourself.

No travel fee on residential jobs within the City of Ottawa. We're based in Morewood (about 40 minutes from downtown Ottawa) and travel is included in our residential pricing. For very small one-off service calls, we'll sometimes bundle them with a same-area job to make the trip efficient.

We focus on residential freehold work (single-family, duplexes, triplexes, custom homes) rather than condo board work. If you own a freehold townhouse or a rowhouse that has its own panel and service, we can help. For condo units governed by a condo corporation, the board's approved contractor process is usually the easier path.

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Clean work. Clear communication. Professional finish quality.

If your project is in Ottawa or nearby, get in touch with Cornerstone Electrical. If it is a new build, start with the free estimate page for an instant price range.

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Also serving nearby communities.

In addition to Ottawa, Cornerstone Electrical also serves nearby communities for custom homes, multifamily projects, EV chargers, and residential service.

Nearby areas

Nepean, Kanata, Orleans, Gloucester, Manotick, Greely

Project types

Custom homes, multifamily electrical work, EV charger installation, panel upgrades, lighting, troubleshooting, and residential service.

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If your project is near Ottawa but not listed here, get in touch and we can confirm whether your location is within the current service area.