KNT Electric

Electricians
Toronto ON M4J 3S4
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9.9 10 (307 reviews)

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M from Toronto
M from Toronto
4 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Knob and Tube Replacement - Roselawn Avenue

We received four quotes and decided to go with Bill. He gave us such a detailed quote with a break-down of the cost. We were impressed by his thorough assessment of the electrical services to be done. Tim and his crew completed the work in 5 days with minimal incision to the wall and ceiling. The furniture and floor were protected and the clean-up was done at the end of each day. The patching of the holes was nicely done and ready for painting. The team was extremely professional and friendly. The rough-in and final inspections were passed successfully. We were very pleased with this company. Highly recommended.
Thanks Bill, Tim and the crew for your excellent work.
M from Toronto

Approximate cost of services:
$11,700.00
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I will let the guys know of your kind words- Its always nice to get to know professors outside the class room. Tim

Sean in Toronto
Sean in Toronto
1 review Toronto, ON
9/10

Knob and tube wiring replacement and patching

KNT provided great service and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone. During the quote walkthrough with the other contractors, they were the most prepared and detail oriented. Even including patch work (which nobody else would do), they were the best price by far. It is clear they specialise in this work and they take pride in it.

The work itself was done well and ahead of schedule. Everyone I interacted with was courteous and responsive, and they took care to come back and take care of a few final outstanding items that we ourselves had yet to notice.

Keep it up guys!

Approximate cost of services:
$7,500.00
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Thanks I hope you enjoy your new home and neighbourhood & I hope you like soccer

Thank you for the kind words - it makes it worth it as we take pride in our approach to be open & transparent-

Franco B
Franco B
2 reviews Mississauga, ON
10/10

Knob and Tube removal

Knob and Tube replacement.
We are happy to say that Bill and his crew did an amazing job.
Inspection passed with flying colors and he completed the job right on time.

Approximate cost of services:
$1.00
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I am glad-hope you and your wife will enjoy your new house and good luck with basement renovation

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Toronto, ON
6/10

Mixed experience

Unfortunately, I had a mixed experience with KNT. On the plus side, the knob and tube was removed and replaced correctly, I assume. The job was done within the estimated time frame (six days). The crew arrived promptly and worked steadily.

However, there was a lack of careful attention to some details. I caught and had corrected the crooked installation of a couple of switch plates, the inconsistent on-off direction of the light switches and the misplacement of a wall fixture (which still ended up slightly off-centre).

Most problematic, though, was damage to the brickwork around the porch light, caused by a large hole cut into the brick to re-accomodate the fixture and the worker's attempt to patch and
mortar afterwards. I then spent considerable time dealing with this unplanned masonry job. I kept KNT informed of the situation, my efforts to get it corrected (three consultations, two quotes) and my expectation that the cost would be deducted from the final amount owing. The repair took seven hours to complete. I did not feel that the inconvenience caused me was understood or appreciated, although an apology was eventually offered.

Approximate cost of services:
$8,500.00
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I am sorry about the brick I know my guys should not have attempted to chip the brick to install a pancake box.

The old fixture was installed directly on the brick without an electrical box. We chipped out the brick so that the light could be flushed mounted on to of the brick and we accidentally broke along the adjacent brick. I am sorry my guys did not discuss with you the alternative of surface mounting the electrical box used to ground the cable and support the light. We will discuss with clients an alternative when the existing brick is compromised.

Our patching should have been more professional and I accept your criticism that a mason should have been hired to do a proper repair. You informed me that you had obtained 2 quotes. I accepted to pay the $500 for the repair as quoted. I spoke with another Mason who offered to do the repair the same week (for $300) but you replied and I quote "Please be reminded that this situation was not of my doing, I have done all the legwork to get it corrected, and that a responsible business owner, as you consider yourself, would be diligent in resolving it acceptably and without reservation."

During this period which lasted for just over a month, I only received payment for material delivered. The Contract required payment up to 90% upon completion of job-with holdback of 10% (Payment in arrears is over $5,000). When we met & I agreed to pay for the damage I requested $4000 payment and you said you would take care of it when the brick work was complete. When I was notified the brick work had been repaired, I immediately revised my Invoice, credited the $500+HST and sent it to you on October 19, 2016 & was paid Nov 11,- six days after your review. I am still waiting for a copy of the masons invoice

I am sorry that you did not understand that the cover plates and switches were installed temporarily so that we could safely energize the lights while the patching dried overnight. I am pretty sure we explained 3-way switches -(lights controlled from two locations)-will always by design have inconsistent (on-off direction).

Carl
Carl
4 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Knob and Tube replacement, wiring upgrade

Bill and Tim at KNT were not only amazingly thorough from start to finish, but also unfailingly courteous. From booking the site visit, to providing a quote and scheduling the work; through to spotting unexpected problems, dovetailing with our painter, and finishing up, everything went like clockwork. Our house is now ready for us to move into and it is so important that we feel safe with our young family. We are enormously grateful to Bill and Tim and their team.

Approximate cost of services:
$10,000.00
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Thank-you I will let the guys know especially Kevin who ran the job and spoke to your house sitter. Its rare that we do a job and never meet the client. I am glad we were able to help with your renovation. I am impressed that you managed without being here in Toronto.
Tim

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Didn't even hire them yet and am satisfied !

I think that good service should be underlined with a thick marker. I own old houses and I like to prevent problems before they happen. Called KNT, spoke with Bill immediately who went through extensive but concise, interesting and accurate explanations to handle my questions. I didn't feel rushed either talking to him over the phone even if he pertinently knew some of my options didn't require his services right away as I needed to go through other steps first.

Not pushing for me to hire his company either, saying : "you have to do this and that and then hire an electrician, us or anyone else" and I thought his attitude was one of a real gentleman. For sure, I will hire them once needed ! Keep up the good work !

Approximate cost of services:
$0.00
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Wow Thank-you - Sorry I can not thank you personally. I try to treat everybody the same.

Josef  from Old Toronto
Josef from Old Toronto
2 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Knob & Tube Replacement, and Electrical for New Build

Bill and the entire team at KNT Electrical did an amazing job replacing our knob & tube wiring in our existing home and complete wiring to our new build for our home extension. In building a 1200 sq foot extension we ran into a lot of challenging situations, and it was a marvel how well Bill and the team were able to support us through the process. They are highly skilled electricians and problem-solvers, very flexible and communicative on their work progress and why the need to do certain activities, and extremely clean, professional, courteous and easily accessible throughout the whole process. There were multiple times when I called Bill at the last moment asking if his guys could help me out and they were always there with a smile and a helping hand. We passed our ESA certification right away and it was all thanks to the quality work of Bill and his team. Their pricing is very competitive and work product is of exceptional quality. Good luck finding better value for your money anywhere other than KNT Electric. I would HIGHLY recommend Bill and KNT Electric for all your electrical needs.

Approximate cost of services:
$20,000.00
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Hi Josef,

Thank -you for the kind words- I hope your son & daughter in-law enjoy their new house. My guys were very impressed with your attention to detail - I guess us grand dads will do anything for our grand kids LOL.

Regards
KNT

Joe Lynch in Toronto
Joe Lynch in Toronto
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Knob & tube replacement, electrical upgrade

Bill, Tim, and the team at KNT Electrical did an amazing job upgrading our 1941 home to 2016 standards. Not only did they replace the knob and tube wiring throughout the house, they also upgraded grounding wires, installed a bathroom fan, pot lights, additional receptacles, and dimmer switches. Their ability to understand what a customer requires for day-to-day needs around electricity supply within the home was amazing. Finally, the team patched up all the holes and made the house 'paint ready' before they left the job. They even took the time to match the textured walls and ceilings so that it is almost impossible to distinguish where the work took place. I would recommend KNT Electrical to anyone. They are honest, professional, and work with integrity. If I require anything in future, I will be sure to use their services again.

Approximate cost of services:
$12,800.00
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I will pass your kind words comments onto the guys. We are always happy to help new home owners. We are glad to have been of service. Plus the guys thank you for the treats.

Bill

hemant in Toronto
hemant in Toronto
2 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Fast, efficient - and responsive

Panic had set in after I discovered Knob and Tube hidden in the ceiling after trying to install a ceiling fan. KnT is not really that big a deal - I couldn't tell how it was patched into the rest of the updated electrical... Called KnT Electric up based on a recommendation from a friend. Best experience ever! Bill gave me the most thorough quote I have ever seen and was willing to work with me to rein in cost. All in all - you can't go wrong with this company. And the fact that you get an inspection thrown into it is also great. As a new homeowner I feel very secure with their work. I'm telling everyone about them now! Thanks KnT Electric!

Approximate cost of services:
$1,678.00
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Thank you - I will pass the kind words on to my guys.

Christian in Toronto
Christian in Toronto
8 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Removal of knob & tube

Bill and his team upgraded the wiring in our 1920s home, along with a host of other tasks to improve the appearance and functionality of the house. They were meticulous, knowledgeable, efficient, and tidy. They were also able to complete this fairly invasive job with minimal damage to the walls and ceilings – which they also patched. My partner and I were very impressed by everyone's professionalism and attention to detail. Bill proved to be attentive, available, and transparent about all costs up front.

This is our first home and being unaccustomed to this type of work we appreciated that Bill provided a list of all potential jobs we could have him do, with their associated costs, before the contract was even awarded. This put us at ease with the process and helped us make our decision.

Now that the work is done I'd absolutely recommend KNT for this type of work.

Approximate cost of services:
$10,000.00
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I am glad that we made the purchase of your first home so easy. We try to be transparent so that everything is up front and hope for only good surprises. Thank you for the glowing recommendation

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More about KNT Electric

KNT Electric - ECRA License # 7007535.
Replacing and decommissioning Knob and Tube Wiring is what we do best!
Provide Certificate of Acceptance from Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) and letter for insurance certifying the knob and tube has been replaced.
ESA/RBO - Pre-Authorized reconnections.

Our reputation as one of the best Electrical contractors in Toronto specializing knob and tube replacement is evident by our reviews.
We care about our clients and our reliable work and customer satisfaction are expressed by the many positive reviews on Homestars and Google.

CATEGORIES
Electricians and Electrical Vehicle Charging
PRODUCTS
Electrical contractor
SERVICES
Knob And Tube Replacement, Service & Panel upgrades, Storm Damage-Repairs & reconnections, Electric car charger, and Aluminium wire solutions. We specialize in Knob and Tube replacement, we have completed almost 1000 homes in Toronto. We are able to handle any size of home. Call 416-880-2308 today for a quote. Visit our website and fill out the online form or email us directly at kntelectric@gmail.com
BRANDS
ECRA Licence # 7007535. ESA - RBO Qualified & Preauthorized Reconnection
STYLES
KNT Electric cares about your property, we strive for excellence in customer satisfaction by proven results, on-time delivery of work, on budget, and clean.
SPECIALITIES
Replacing and decommissioning Knob and Tube Wiring is what we do best! Our services include knob and tube replacement, Aluminium wire solutions, service and panel upgrades and EV charging solutions. Call 416-880-2308 to arrange a visit and a detailed estimate.
WEBSITE
https://www.kntelectric.com
YEAR ESTABLISHED
2010
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
10
LICENSES
ECRA # 7007535, MASTER ELECTRICIAN-6016549
MEMBERSHIPS
ESA/RBO. Pre-Authorized reconnections
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
DIPLOMAS
Master Electrician, 309A Electrician, BB Comm.
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Yes
PROJECT RATE
Yes, we put everything in writing for you.
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
WARRANTY TERMS
12 months
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