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Very happy we found Robert.
Although we did get power back after our stove blew the power in the entire house we were still very concerned about what may be lurking. We needed an Electrician and the only one we knew of had retired. I found the TrustedPros site and started reading reviews. We took a chance with Electrilight and lucked out! Robert is exactly what you look for in any trade, honest, reliable, does a great job and won't gouge you. He showed up when he said he would we didn’t have to wait for him.
Not only did he replace the breaker wire for the stove, he checked all the breakers and found another wire that needed to be replaced and replaced it. He even rechecked the outlet for the stove to make sure it was okay as well. We also asked that he move the dryer outlet in order for the washer and dryer to be stacked, he obliged and explained his reason for moving it where he did.
We found his hourly rate to be very reasonable, service charge might be a little high but you pay for what you get. Robert and Electrilight’s number will be kept very close at hand should we ever need an Electrician again. His name and number has already been passed around to family members.
Thank you Cindy for the review.
It was a pleasure to help. Please do not forget as a Licensed Electrical Contractor, we have many licenses and insurances to pay for annually and every business has administration labour and costs, traveling fees, vehicle maintenance, etc etc that we must also cover, which is part of every service call. There is always more involved with running service trucks than the time we spend within a home or business. Oakville to north Brampton is a 40 minute drive each way, which if we did not cover our travel costs and labour, we would only get paid based on 4-5 hour days. Running the business is a 12 hour day most days 5 days a week and only getting paid for 7-8. It is tough at times, but worth putting in the extra to help people in need.
I have had Robert fix a number of things in the house I just bought. I needed wiring run to a light fixture, and, mainly, needed to replace an old and defective circuit box. Robert is extremely professional, the price was reasonable, and explained well, the work was done quickly, and with very little disruption to the house. I will definitely be calling Robert again, I think he's totally honest and professional.
I have hired several electricians over the years for various jobs from whole house rewirings, to poolhouse wiring, fixture installations, to small everyday jobs.
Robert ranks at the top of my list for his professionalism, responsiveness and skill.
At Robert's suggestion, the pillar lights job required some customization (ordering and installing metal posts to alter the lights and bases that I purchased) to enhance the sturdiness and durability of the original fixtures, as they would be exposed to the elements. Robert worked well with my designer and was a pleasure to deal with. I highly recommend him.
It has been an absolute pleasure working with you on your heritage property and keeping it looking fantastic.
When you need a job done well, on time and with the best communication skills yet by a trades person, call Robert McKinnon!
Rob we can't thank you enough for helping us take our ceiling lights from 70's retro to 2015 classy and modern. Although it was a bigger expense than the inserts, the house itself looks bigger because of the additional lighting and new LED's.
You and your team provided us with such a positive experience that I keep looking for something else for you to do. I've been singing your praises to all my friends.
Thanks for your patience on the bigger changes also. You waited till I totally understood the look and the effect...and then you worked your magic.
wow, I must say when you claimed you were happy with the work and the final outcome, I didn't realize it was to such a great extent. Great customers like you and your referrals are how we continue to make great improvements to your homes and bring back the "personal" to each installation. Even though the drywall repairs and daily clean-up were above and beyond regular electricians work scope, we ensure everything is 100% to make these renovations as simple and pain-free, for customers, as possible.
Was very very pleased with Robert's work. Did an excellent job and in a timely manner. Was very pleasant. Would highly recommend him to do any other electrical jobs that I might have in the future. Thank you Robert.
happy to help hang your new fixtures.
We are very satisfied with the end results and all the work completed by Robert. Robert is very professional and skilled. All the work was completed skillfully and in a very timely fashion. Robert does not waste time. The clean up was perfectly done too. Robert also spent time explaining how the job would unfold including all contingencies and prices. We enjoy our new lighting every day! Robert always answered all emails politely and quickly.
cutting older drywall in homes for new lighting can be tricky and dusty, but no need to move out and vacate to make some great pot light upgrades.
I've worked with Rob from Electrilight many times and would fully recommend him to others. Rob provides his input and ideas on projects and does excellent work while also keeping the worksite clean. I'm very satisfied and will use Rob again
hanging the 18' ceiling fan was certainly an experience I wont forget. pleasure fixing some of the DIY goof-ups.
I was very impressed by the fact that not only did Robert (electrician) contact me within a day, but he was able to come right away to replace and repair a couple of light boxes that stopped working. He was timely, professional, polite and knowledgeable. Although I only met him once, I sensed that he was trustworthy and honest. Would highly recommend him.
even DIY wiring work needs some repairs if not done correctly. Glad to help keep your home safe and lights working.
My e-mails were returned promptly, and price was fair, and work was done quickly and efficiently. Very pleased with the service I received.
Pleasure helping you with the repairs.
Once again we called on Robert to help us out with an upstairs circuit that was shorting out. Once again, he arrived quickly and found and corrected the problem. This was a small job but one that took a lot of investigation and perseverance to find and we were very happy with the results. The process, time and correction was all clearly explained and there were no surprises, just quality work from someone you can trust. Many thanks.
Tasks like this one where finding and locating problems from decades of renovations from multiple people are sometimes tricky. Luckily modern electronic instruments to help us find and repair these faults are available to us, making us look like stars, where actually without some of the tools, we would only be half as bright! glad to be of help.
ElecTriLight Ltd. has a TrustScore™ of 4.6. The average TrustScore™ for other businesses providing similar services in Oakville and the surrounding areas is 3. For detailed information on how TrustScore is calculated, click here to learn more.
The following elements are used to calculate TrustScore:
Customer Reviews | Last 12 Months | All Time |
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Total Received | 0 | 150 |
Approved | 0 | 150 |
Unverified | 0 | 0 |
Suspicious | 0 | 0 |
Overall Rating | 5/5 |
Complaints Received | Last 12 Months | Last 3 Years |
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Suppliers & Creditors | 0 | 0 |
Employees & Sub-Contractors | 0 | 0 |
Transparency | |
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Posted License Information | Yes |
Posted Liability Insurance | Available upon request |
Posted Workers Compensation | Yes |
Company Website | Yes |
Social Media Profiles | |
Endorsed by Peers | Yes |
In Business Since | 2011 |
Member of TrustedPros Since | 2012 |
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ElecTriLight Ltd. has been recognized for their skills and expertise by their peers in the following categories
Rob is an absolute pro. Not only is he an expert in his field but his courteous and patient demeanour makes him our companies 'go to referral' for Electrical work. We always know clients will be in great hands when ever we suggest Rob for their Electrical needs.
As a general contractor it is important that we have the right trades working with us to ensure our needs as wells as our customers are meet. Rob's expertise in electrical and dedication to customer satisfaction makes hims great fit with CMJ Renovations
JDL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES has worked with Electrilight for recent basement projects. They provide professional, high quality service, with superior workmanship and attention to detail. Rob always has the best interest of the client in mind, offering his vast knowledge and unique problem solving skills. I would without a doubt recommend Electrilight to anyone looking for a reliable, efficient, clean and punctual electrician to finish their project. I look forward to continuing our business relationship in the future. Regards, Jason Lancaster Owner JDL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
Robert and I have worked on many projects together over the years. His philosophy is the same as mine, if it is done right the first time you should never see us again about failures or shortcomings on that particular job. If your going to be a bear, it is best to be a grizzly bear. No half-assed, half-hearted attempts in any of Roberts jobs. Robert may not be the cheapest guy on the block, but then again you are not paying for the cheapest guy on the block. I truly believe that any project Robert takes on for his clients will be done not only to the best his ability, but will be done to ensure the safety of those he does work for. Roberts customers will not find him working on any project that he is not 100% sure of. The end result of using Robert at Electrilight Ltd. for all your wiring/cabling projects will always be at the very minimum up electrical code and above Canada's safety standards. No short-cuts, No cheap-outs on materials, No cutting corners to save himself a few dollars. Roberts first priority will always be to ensure that every electrical project he does is done correctly, because, there are few second chances once an electrical fire starts.
Electrical wiring for basement renovations must be completed only by a licensed electrical contractor. we walk through the entire process and address what you require plus add what must be there to meet code
All new wiring for commercial buildings, renovations, new equipment connections, relocations. New lighting, power upgrades, panel changes, service entrances.
Everything electrical, we supply it, install it, make it safe and guarantee it. We are not wholesale though.
Older electrical systems should be checked and repaired for peace of mind. If you have aluminum wiring it is definitely time to review all connections. If you see flickering lights or snapping switches or outlets, the danger could already be started.
Electrical full home inspection with or without ESA final inspection. 2-6 hour inspections will tell you what is good, what is bad, and what your home (selling or buying) is all about and what condition it is in.
Outdoor hot tubs must have a LEC (licensed electrical contractor) install the wiring for these and we provide the ESA inspection as well, the only thing we don't do is supply the tub and dig trenches.
We provide wiring for all home theatre, we don't provide the equipment (screens, TV, PVR, etc). we can, but recommend you see a local shop for those and best sale prices.
Century homes, knob and tube, and aluminum wiring needs attention for any home restoration. after floods, wiring and devices must be inspected and possibly replaced.
All kitchen renos will require an electrical permit and some relocations. Appliance garages are illegal to install unless done by a licensed electrical contractor.
In-floor electric heating installed to code and with ESA permit, we don't lay the floor tiles, but we pre-wire for the feed and conduits to power it.
Basic data wiring needs from Cat 5 and Cat 6 systems to get your home or building networked together. Residential, Commercial and Industrial installations.
From renovated, updated or new, we install what must be done to meet codes and safety. DIY wiring is all too often found and more than often hazardous.
Designing electrical systems that are safe and will allow for future expansion. We pride ourselves in quality of materials and workmanship.
We provide new installation of wired alarm systems, from motions, to panels, to wireless modules. We do not offer monitoring.
Full electrical services with ESA permits and inspections, which are mandatory/ 2 year warranty on all electrical we install.
All new additions require electrical as per code and heating. don't allow the GC to do your wiring.
Before hiring anyone to do electrical work in your home or business, you should know it is against the law to have non-licensed people working on electrical systems for the safety of the occupants and building. For all licensed electrical contractors in Ontario check out their license info.
It has been multiple years we have been a part of this site contributing and helping others both online and off and we have been awarded these many years in a row "Best of TrustedPros" for Electrical contracting in Oakville. We continue to provide 100% effort into making electrical systems safe for home owners and businesses from Mississauga to Hamilton.
Our slogan "If it's not 100%, it was wired...by someone else" is day in and day out our best idea to a correct installation. Lowest price is always a bad idea for a safe electrical installation.
Electrilight is proud to repair, develop, and install electrical systems that are designed to last, perform and conserve resources for the future. Every job is done within the client's needs and best interests by following the latest OESC (Ontario Electrical Safety Code)
Electrical Inspections can be done on existing wiring to ensure it is safe and without hazards.
We provide the basics to complex - Renovations, panel upgrades, aluminum wiring repairs and inspections. Lighting and large chandeliers or high complexity systems.
We are fully licensed and insured with Journeymen, a Master electrician(30 years experience), Ontario business license and ESA contractors license.
ElecTriLight Ltd. was awarded Best of TrustedPros in 2022 for Electrical in Oakville.
ElecTriLight Ltd. was awarded Best of TrustedPros in 2020 for Electrical in Oakville.
ElecTriLight Ltd. was awarded Best of TrustedPros in 2019 for Electrical in Oakville.
ElecTriLight Ltd. was awarded Best of TrustedPros in 2018 for Electrical in Oakville.
ElecTriLight Ltd. was awarded Best of TrustedPros in 2017 for Electrical in Oakville.
ElecTriLight Ltd. was awarded Best of TrustedPros in 2016 for Electrical in Oakville.
ElecTriLight Ltd. was awarded Best of TrustedPros in 2015 for Electrical in Oakville.
ElecTriLight Ltd. was awarded Best of TrustedPros in 2014 for Electrical in Oakville.
ElecTriLight Ltd. was awarded Best of TrustedPros in 2013 for Electrical in Oakville.
ElecTriLight Ltd. was awarded Best of TrustedPros in 2012 for Electrical and Data Wiring in Oakville.
Main contact(s) | Robert McKinnon |
Alternate Phone Numbers | 289-259-8751, |
Listed with TrustedPros since: | 2012 |
Residential work | Yes |
Commercial work | Yes |
Warranty | 12 months up to 60 depending on products. |
Accepts credit cards | Yes |
Year established | 2011 |
Offers financing | No |
24 Hour emergency service | Yes |
Legal structure | Incorporated |
Licensing information | Yes |
Insurance information | Insurance information available upon request |
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