Captain Electric

Electricians
Pickering ON L1W 3V4
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Sandra Flagler in Toronto
Sandra Flagler in Toronto
5 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

New Electrical Panel, New Light Fixture, Fix Problems

Exceptional service. Quality work. Best workers I've ever had in my home. Thorough, fast, clean, respectful, responsive, problem solvers, attention to detail. Five people arrived. All courteous, clean-cut, no cell phone interruptions, no swearing, no idle chatter, each introduced themselves, loved my dogs, explained work as they did it. Were happy to allow me to pay in two instalments. Applied seniors discount. Will have them back for other work next year. If all companies had this kind of service it would be amazing.

Approximate cost of services:
$4,500.00
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Sandra, thank you for commenting here on Homestars. It was our pleasure to be of service to you. We try our best to be all of those things that you mentioned (courteous, clean cut, no swearing, respectful, attention to detail, etc...). ... We are very proud of our team, and you had a good sized crew there at your home. Sometimes a job merits having a medium or large sized crew, to be able to complete a large scope of work quickly (in one day) instead of a smaller crew taking several days to complete the work. This way, we don't hang around all week, when you have other things to do and places and people to see.
It was nice to have met you, and we look forward to seeing you in the new year, whenever you are in need of additional work. ...bw

Carol Roberton in Pickering
Carol Roberton in Pickering
1 review Pickering, ON
10/10

Repair connection, install light fixture, discovery and repair of hot and unsafe dimmer switch.

I found this company online, called and spoke with Diane. She kindly moved things around to accommodate me as I was going on holidays. Zack arrived at my door the next day. He is a true professional who represents his company well. Before we got started Zack told me about the company, his qualifications and what he planned on doing. While addressing my concerns, he then discovered a safety problem and corrected that.
I was so impressed with Zack and the service that I will gladly refer him and Captain Electric to my real estate clients. Thank you Diane and Zack.

Approximate cost of services:
$408.00
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Carol, thank you for this review of your experience with Captain Electric. We appreciate your comments. We also feel the same way about Zac and the rest of our team (professional, representing our company well), and feel blessed to have the team that we do. ... Working in the electrical service business, we also truly believe that that safety is most important. For this reason, whenever we see something that is not safe from an electrical standpoint, it is our duty and obligation to bring this to the attention of the homeowner. Thank you for your kind comments, for allowing us to be of service, and we will see you next time. ...bw

Walli Neumann in Trenton
Walli Neumann in Trenton
1 review Whitby, ON
10/10

Service

We were so pleased with the service we received from Captain Electric. Our house had aluminum wiring and was not up to code. Captain Electric came and rewired our house and make is safe. Now we can go to sleep at night without having to worry about our house burning down. The team was professional, courteous and friendly. We are really please and would not hesitate to recommend them.

Approximate cost of services:
$11,000.00
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Thanks Walli. It was a pleasure to be of service for both of you. You have a nice home, which is now also a safer home, after addressing the electrical system. The aluminum wiring was taken care of, and other wiring deficiencies along the way were eliminated. You should now enjoy your new home for many years to come. We look forward to seeing you again when you need us. ...bw

Lawrence Tsuji from Aurora
Lawrence Tsuji from Aurora
3 reviews Aurora, ON
9/10

Electrical issue repair

A light and outlet in our kitchen lost power all of a sudden. After trying to call around for an electrician, I chose Captain Electric for their responsiveness, courteous manner and clear expectation setting. An appointment was made over the phone with Diane, and I received an advance call about 15 minutes prior to the arrival of the electricians, just as I was told. Kevin and Cody were on time and very polite and professional from start to finish. Kevin proactively showed their certifications and insurance documents. They were clear in explaining what they would be doing and, once they found the issue, they were again clear about the cost. They also identified a couple of other items for my awareness, with absolutely no pressure to proceed. In the end, I did agree to replacing the wired-in fire alarms sensors, as they were the original ones from when the home was built. Kevin and Cody were both efficient with time, tested everything and made sure I was satisfied throughout the process. I would recommend Captain Electric.

Approximate cost of services:
$780.00
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Thank you Lawrence. When we are in a client's home, if possible we always want to leave their home in a "safer" condition than when we arrived. It is our duty and due dilligence to bring to the attention of the homeowner any problems or potential safety issues that we find. We often do find that homeowners are unaware of the age or condition of their Smoke Alarms, and are glad that you agreed to having them replaced due to age. We have peace of mind (and so do you) knowing that the Smoke/CO Alarms were updated. Thank you for choosing Captain Electric. We will see you again when you need us next time. ...bw

Alan in Oshawa
Alan in Oshawa
1 review Oshawa, ON
10/10

Super Professional!

We had a smoldering outlet which was a wake up call to have a contractor inspect the wiring. We researched electricians and based on reviews decided to call Captain Electric. The response time was very fast. Ryan and Cody reviewed the condition and made straight forward recommendations with several options. We decided to replace our old fuse panel and have an Aluminum wire rejuvenation done. The coordinated the date and showed up punctual and prepared. The work was completed efficiently with minimum inconvenience. They left our place spotless and we're friendly and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this company.

Approximate cost of services:
$10,300.00
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Thank you Alan. We always say that "antiques are nice, but not when it is your fuse panel." You now have a modern circuit breaker panel, safe, convenient, with room for future additional circuits. The Aluminum "rejuvenation" provides you with new receptacles and switches, with all connection points remade correctly. Thank you for allowing us to be of service, and we look forward to seeing you again when you need us. ...bw

REMY AND VIKKI in Toronto
REMY AND VIKKI in Toronto
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Electrical panel and meter relocated

We bought an older home, and realized the electrical system was outdated, we called Captain Electric and they came within a few days. No hidden costs the price was the price to the end. Kevin and his team were professional, answered questions, and on time.
We would highly recommend this company for their expertise and knowledge.

Approximate cost of services:
$5,270.00
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Company Response

Thanks Remy and Vikki. Older homes are very nice, especially when they are well kept. When it comes to the things that are not seen (like electrical systems, plumbing systems and heating and cooling systems) we often find that they are not updated as often as they need to be. You now have a Modern Electrical System, with room for future additions. Thank you for commenting on our team as being professional, on-time and answering your questions - we believe these to be very important for a professional service company. Thank you for choosing Captain Electric, and we look forward to seeing you again in the future. ...bw

TB
TB
3 reviews Richmond Hill, ON
9/10

Light switch replacement

We recently contacted Captain Electric after researching electricians on Homestar. We wanted to update several of our light switches throughout the home. We sent a request on a Saturday through their website and they contacted us on Monday morning. We were hoping to get the same day service as advertised on their website, but were informed they were extremely busy that week and the next available appointment wasn’t until that Friday between 8-10am.

We were called by 8:15 am to confirm the electrician would be here by 9:00 am. Kevin and Cody were very professional and friendly. We discussed what was to be completed and they went through the pricing and gave us a quote before the work was started. They changed 13 light switches within two hours and confirmed all was in working order before payment was made. Overall, we are very impressed with Captain Electric. We also appreciated the advice from Dave on our initial call on Saturday to discuss our concerns. We would highly recommend Captain Electric.

Approximate cost of services:
$650.00
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Company Response

Thank you Tony and Carol, we appreciate your comments here on Homestars. You mention that we provided the quote before we started the work. No one likes surprises at the end of a job, especially when it comes to the cost. This the reason for our straight-forward pricing, so there are no surprises. ... Glad to hear that you are happy, and we look forward to being of service in the future whenever you need us. ... bw

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Pickering, ON
10/10

200 amp upgrade, install ceilings fans and smoke alarms, and other electrical work

I contacted Captain Electric to get a quote for a 200 amp upgrade and to inspect the electrical on a pool and hot tub for a property we were purchasing. When I spoke to Diane, she told me about their whole home electrical inspection for home buyers, which would include the requested services and then some. Dave came out and was very thorough with his inspection. Our house turned out to be an electrical mess. The quote for the 200 amp upgrade - which would correct the electrical deficiencies - was very fair and we scheduled the work to commence the day after we took possession. We also opted to have smoke/CO2 alarms installed.

The work was scheduled to take place over two days. Dave and his team (Dan, Ryan, and Kevin) did a fabulous job. They were always on-time, always wore their shoe coverings in the house, were so nice and polite to talk to, and in addition to the upgrade, they also fixed other minor electrical problems (like a broken receptacle). On top of their already heavy workload, they made time to install 3 ceilings fans in the bedrooms upstairs for us (and it was a good thing because our furnace broke the day after the work was completed, so we had no A/C).

What really impressed me is their commitment to customer service and how willing they are to go above and beyond. The previous owners of the home left a bunch of their garbage behind (including a heavy metal cabinet in the garage). Dave very kindly took away the metal cabinet, broken electrical items, and other items so that we did not have to dispose of them. I'm truly amazed and humbled by how much Dave and everyone at Captain Electric was willing to go out of their way to help us. Truly a fantastic company with fantastic people. My only complaint is that they would not allow us to treat them to lunch! We wanted to show them in some small way how much we appreciated their work, but this review will have to suffice. A big thank you again to Dave, Dan, Kevin, Ryan, Diane, and everyone at Captain Electric.

Approximate cost of services:
$7,600.00
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Company Response

Thank you (S.V.). We appreciate your comments and are pleased to know that you are happy with the service we provided. When we perform a detailed inspection of the electrical system, there are almost always some items that are found - that need to be corrected. Making a home safe from an electrical perspective is our goal, bnecause it makes your home safer. ... Keeping your home clean while working there, and performing a full cleanup after the work is completed are an important part of every job that we do. It was truly a pleasure to work for you, and we look forward to seeing you again in the future when you need us. Our Best regards to both of you. ... bw

Kelly from Toronto
Kelly from Toronto
6 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

install light fixtures, label lx panel

I just moved into a new house and needed a few light fixtures installed. Plus the electrical panel was not well labelled. Kevin and Cody were very professional and thorough. They did an excellent job.

Approximate cost of services:
$700.00
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Thank you Kelly. We were happy to be of service for you. It's always nice to install some new light fixtures to add a personal touch to your home. *** We often find that panel directories are not labelled very well. By tracking circuits we are able to do a more thorough labeling of the circuits. We hope to see you again when you need us. ...bw

Gale J
Gale J
2 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Great Service

This was my second time using Captain Electric. Kevin and Cody were in to correct some faulty electrical work and were very courteous and professional throughout the appointment. They explained everything to me as they went through the fixes and offered options for me to choose from. I am very pleased with the service and the work that was done.
Thank you Kevin for going over and above and sending me the note regarding the battery!

Approximate cost of services:
$900.00
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Company Response

Thank you Gale, we appreciate your comments. You mentioned that Kevin and Cody explained options for you. Often there is more than one solution to choose from, and we always offer choices when available. I am glad to hear you were pleased with the service we provided. We look forward to seeing you again when you need us. Thank you for choosing Captain Electric. ...bw

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More about Captain Electric

Captain Electric is an electrical service, repair, and installation company, serving Durham Region Toronto and Markham, specializing in helping homeowners and business owners. - Since 1992, we have been dedicated to providing our clients with the best in service, professional workmanship and guarantees. - Watch our new company video in the Gallery Section.

CATEGORIES
Electricians, Home Automation, Lighting, and Electrical Vehicle Charging
PRODUCTS
Breaker Panels - Surge Protection - Home Energy Monitor - Knob and Tube Removal - Potlights / Recessed Lights - Ceiling Fans - Bathroom Exhaust Fans - Outdoor Lighting - Post Lights - Digital In-Wall Timers - USB Charging Receptacles (eg. for Cell Phones) -Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations - Backup Generators - Standby Automatic Emergency Generator Installations
SERVICES
Residential and Commercial Electrical Service and Repair - Troubleshooting and Repair - Panel Upgrades and Panel Replacements - Service Upgrades (60 amp, 100 amp, 200 amp, etc) - Fuse Panel to Breaker Panel upgrade - Rewiring homes (knob and tube systems / ungrounded systems) - Pot Lighting (potlights) and Recessed Lighting installation - Kitchen Lighting - Kitchen Renovations - Basement Lighting - Basement Renovations - Under Cabinet Lighting - Outdoor Lighting and Landscape Lighting - LED lighting - Ceiling Fan installation - Lighting controls - Dimmer switches and Timer Switches - Receptacle and Outlet replacement - Home Electrical Inspections - Hot Tub electrical installation and hookup - Pool pump electrical hookup - Energy Monitoring (home energy monitors) - Backup Generators and Backup Power solutions - Solar Panel installations - MicroFIT solar projects - Electric Vehicle Charging Stations - EV 240V Charging Stations - EV Level 2 Charging Stations - EV Level 1 Charging Stations - EV Level 3 Rapid Charging Stations
BRANDS
Eaton Certified Contractor - Kohler Generators - Contrast Lighting - Cooper - Lutron Lighting Controls - Leviton - Hubbell etc
SPECIALITIES
Service and Panel Replacement - Residential Electrical Service - Pools - Hot Tubs - Rewires (to eliminate knob and tube or aluminum wiring) - Automatic Standby Emergency Generators (ECCN certified) - Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (ECCN and SPX Certified)
WEBSITE
http://www.captainelectric.ca
YEAR ESTABLISHED
1992
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
13
RETURN POLICY
As required by written guarantees.
PAYMENT METHOD
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Cheque, Cash
LICENSES
ECRA/ESA Licence #7000641, ESA Authorized Contractor ACP #MCR0145, Master Electrician on Staff
MEMBERSHIPS
Better Business Bureau, Ontario Electrical League, Eaton Certified Contractor, C.A.N.S.I.A., ACP (vi
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
DIPLOMAS
Kohler Generator Certified - LUTRON Radio RA Certified - Eaton Certified - Generac Certified
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Yes
BONDED
Yes
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
WARRANTY TERMS
100% Satisfaction Guarantee, Parts and Labour
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