At Floodlight Electric we are a team of trusted licensed electricians servicing the Ottawa area including Westboro, Nepean, Kanata, Stittsville, Barrhaven, Stittsville, Kemptville and everywhere in between – you can count on Floodlight to meet your residential electrical needs. We have extensive experience with electrical wiring in houses, maintenance, repairs, updates and custom electrical projects. We have the knowledge and the tools to get the job done on budget, on time, and done safely to ensure your safety and that of your family.
Floodlight Electric’s licensed team brings more than 20 years of combined experience working with the unique electrical needs of Ottawa homes. Many properties in Centretown, the Glebe, Hintonburg, and Westboro were built long before today’s electrical demands, making safe, modern wiring essential for everything from upgraded lighting to EV chargers and new appliances. All of our wiring projects are completed in accordance with the Ontario Electrical Code and inspected in compliance with the Electrical Safety Authority (ECRA/ESA #7011630).
Electrical Wiring for Your Home by Trusted Residential Electricians in Ottawa
Floodlight Electric provides trusted residential electrical wiring in Ottawa, serving neighbourhoods such as Westboro, Centretown, the Glebe, Wellington Village, and surrounding communities. Whether a homeowner is adding new lighting, updating a kitchen, or improving outlet safety, our electricians ensure every installation meets modern code and supports long-term reliability.
The quality of our workmanship has been praised by our clients time and time again, as we complete projects professionally, and pride ourselves on leaving your home cleanly when we finish our electrical work.
Our Ottawa licensed electricians can help with wiring and installation of:
- Pot lights
- Lighting
- Electrical panel upgrades
- Specialty Wiring
- Backup generator
- EV charging stations
- Aluminum wiring repairs
- Bathroom and ceiling fans
- Electrical heating
- And much more
Signs Your Home May Need Rewiring
Many Ottawa homeowners search for answers to questions like “How do I know if my home needs rewiring?” or “What are the signs my electrical system is outdated?” Several clear indicators suggest that a property may need updated wiring, especially in older neighbourhoods where original electrical systems are still in place:
- Flickering lights
- Warm or discoloured outlets
- Crackling sounds behind walls
- Frequent breaker trips
These can all signal overloaded or deteriorating wiring. Homes built between the 1940s and 1970s may still contain aluminum or knob-and-tube wiring, both of which present safety risks when paired with today’s higher-demand appliances and electronics. If you notice buzzing fixtures, outlets with a burning smell, or two-prong receptacles that have never been upgraded, it is time to have a licensed electrician assess the system.
Only a qualified professional should determine whether a home requires partial or full rewiring. At Floodlight Electric, we provide safe, code-compliant evaluations to help homeowners understand their options and ensure that wiring concerns are addressed before they become hazards.
Upgrading Outdated or Unsafe Wiring in Ottawa Homes
Older properties in Centretown, Hintonburg, the Glebe, and other historic Ottawa neighbourhoods often still rely on legacy wiring systems. The three most common types homeowners encounter are copper, aluminum, and knob-and-tube.
Copper wiring is the modern standard: durable, reliable, and capable of supporting today’s electrical load. Aluminum wiring, used widely from the mid-1960s to the late 1970s, can be safe when properly maintained, but it is more prone to loose connections and overheating. Knob-and-tube wiring, common in pre-1950s homes, lacks grounding and is not designed to handle modern electrical use.
Upgrading outdated wiring helps reduce the risk of electrical fires, improves efficiency, and ensures that all work meets ESA safety requirements. Many homeowners choose to replace old wiring during renovations, service upgrades, or when adding features such as hot tubs, finished basements, or new lighting. Floodlight Electric provides clear, step-by-step guidance so homeowners know exactly what to expect during the upgrade process.
Custom House Wiring for your Home in Ottawa
Our extensive electrical installation, repair and maintenance services can be customized to fit the solutions needed for your home. We have the capabilities and experience to provide electrical wiring and upgrades for your renovation projects with a customized and efficient approach for design and installation in your home.
How Floodlight Electric Handles Rewiring Projects
Floodlight Electric follows a reliable, respectful process designed to keep homeowners informed and safe.
- Every project begins with a detailed inspection to identify the condition of existing wiring and determine whether any circuits are overloaded or outdated.
- Our team then coordinates any required permits and ensures all work meets ESA standards.
- During rewiring, safety is the top priority. Our electricians install new circuits cleanly and efficiently, protect the work area, and take care to minimize disruptions to the home.
- Each completed circuit is tested for proper function, grounding, and capacity to ensure long-term reliability.
- As a fully licensed contractor under ECRA/ESA #7011630, Floodlight Electric guarantees that every installation meets or exceeds code requirements.
In addition to full rewiring, the team frequently supports smaller wiring projects such as kitchen remodels, home additions, fixture and outlet upgrades, basement finishing, hot tub wiring, and EV charger wiring setup. Homeowners planning future expansions or modern electrical upgrades can also speak with our team about panel and breaker upgrades to support added demand.
Are you in need of upgrades to your Ottawa home’s electrical system?
We have updated hundreds of electrical systems and out-of-date electrical panels, fuse boxes and other electrical components for residents in Ottawa. With a number of older homes in the Glebe, Westboro, Nepean, etc., today’s technology requires a number of upgrades to safely use your modern day devices and appliances. Blown fuses, sparks, burnt out light bulbs are all signs that you may have common issues in older wiring and electrical components in your home. Our licensed electricians can perform the installation and electrical upgrades necessary to bring your home’s electrical system to today’s standards.
Give us a call to see how we can help you with your electrical wiring and electrical systems for your residential property.
Call 613-371-7816 to schedule an inspection or same-day wiring repair.
