Electrical Services Cost Guide by Blais Electric

for Guelph, Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge & Neighbouring Communities

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Introduction
EV Charger Installation Cost
Service Upgrade Pricing
Panel Change Costs
Service Call Pricing
Kitchen Renovation Electrical Pricing
Bathroom Renovation Electrical Pricing
Accessory Apartment Electrical Pricing
Accessory Dwelling Unit Electrical Pricing
Basement Renovation Electrical Pricing
Light Fixture Installation Cost
Ceiling Fan Installation Cost
Adding an Outlet Cost
Cost to Run Power to New Appliances
Cost to Add a Bathroom Exhaust Fan (Excluding Venting)
Cost to Replace a Bathroom Exhaust Fan
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EV Chargers

Price Range: $500 – $2,500 (charger not included)

  • Initial home assessment by our estimator
  • Coordination of Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) permit and inspection
  • Assistance in selecting the right EV charger for your vehicle
  • Mounting the owner-supplied EV charger or installing an EV charging outlet
  • Running wiring to connect the circuit to your electrical panel
  • Labeling the panel
  • Testing the system’s operation
  • Final overview of the installed equipment and its functionality
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Service Upgrades

Price Range: $2,500 – $4,500

  • Initial home assessment by our estimator
  • Coordination of ESA permit and inspection
  • Coordination with the local utility provider
  • Removal and proper disposal/recycling of old electrical equipment
  • Installation of all-new equipment from the hydro connection to your electrical panel
  • Ensuring a proper system ground and replacement if required
  • Panel labeling
  • Testing all circuits to ensure functionality
  • Final overview of the installed equipment and its functionality
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Panel Changes

Price Range: $1,500 – $3,000

  • Initial home assessment or video call for remote estimates
  • Coordination of ESA permit and inspection
  • Coordination with the local utility provider
  • Removal and disposal/recycling of the old panel
  • Installation of a new electrical panel
  • Ensuring a proper system ground and replacement if required
  • Panel labeling
  • Replacement of the meter base and associated wiring if needed
  • Testing all circuits to ensure functionality
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Service Calls

Price Range: $100 – $300 (excluding materials)

  • Scheduled meeting with a technician during their arrival window
  • Brief discussion to understand the issue from your perspective
  • Diagnostics to identify the problem (some visits may focus solely on diagnostics)
  • Repair of broken or damaged parts with your approval
  • Job site walkthrough to explain completed work
  • If repair isn’t possible, a detailed estimate for the repair will be provided
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Full Kitchen Renovation

Price Range: $2,500 – $10,000

  • Initial home assessment by our estimator
  • Inspection of the panel to ensure capacity for new circuits
  • Consultation on basic code requirements and customizations for your kitchen renovation
  • Assistance with light selection and design of a lighting plan
  • Installation of owner-supplied lighting
  • Coordination of ESA permit and inspection
  • Final walkthrough to ensure functionality and explain AFCI/GFCI receptacles
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Full Bathroom Renovation

Price Range: $1,000 – $3,000

  • Initial home assessment by our estimator
  • Inspection of the panel for capacity to handle new circuits
  • Consultation on code requirements and customization for your bathroom renovation
  • Assistance with light selection and lighting plan design
  • Installation of owner-supplied lighting and circuits for in-floor heating if needed
  • Exhaust fan recommendations and installation
  • Coordination of ESA permit and inspection
  • Final walkthrough to ensure functionality and explain AFCI/GFCI receptacles
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Accessory Apartments

Price Range: $5,000 – $10,000

  • Panel inspection to confirm capacity for new circuits
  • Consultation on code requirements and customization of your accessory apartment
  • Installation of circuits for kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms, and common areas
  • Assistance with lighting selection and lighting plan design
  • Installation of owner-supplied lighting and circuits for in-floor heating if needed
  • Installation of hardwired smoke detectors and furnace interconnect relay
  • Compliance with electrical building codes
  • Coordination of ESA permit and inspection
  • Final walkthrough of installed equipment and its functionality
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Accessory Dwelling Units

Price Range: $2,500 – $10,000

  • Panel inspection to confirm capacity for new circuits
  • Consultation on code requirements and customization of your ADU
  • Installation of new electrical panels and necessary service upgrades
  • Running circuits for kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms, and common areas
  • Assistance with lighting selection and lighting plan design
  • Installation of owner-supplied lighting, hardwired smoke detectors, and furnace interconnect relay
  • Compliance with electrical building codes
  • Coordination of ESA permit and inspection
  • Final walkthrough to ensure functionality and explain AFCI/GFCI receptacles
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Full Basement Renovation

Price Range: $1,000 – $3,000

  • Initial home assessment by our estimator
  • Inspection of the panel to ensure capacity for new circuits
  • Consultation on code requirements and customization for your basement renovation
  • Assistance with light selection and lighting plan design
  • Installation of owner-supplied lighting and circuits for in-floor heating if needed
  • Installation of hardwired smoke detectors if required
  • Coordination of ESA permit and inspection
  • Final walkthrough to ensure functionality and explain AFCI/GFCI receptacles
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Light Fixture Installation

Price Range: $250 – $2,500

  • Remote estimate or on-site assessment for large or hard-to-access fixtures
  • Arrival within the scheduled window
  • Process explanation upon arrival
  • Removal of the old fixture and installation of the new one
  • Discussion on height for hanging fixtures
  • Cleanup and site organization
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Ceiling Fan Installation

Price Range: $250 – $2,500

  • Initial assessment by our estimator (if required)
  • Removal of existing fixture
  • Advising on fan selection and location
  • Installation of a fan-rated box and running new electrical if needed
  • Assembly and installation of the owner-supplied fan
  • Testing for functionality
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Adding an Outlet

Price Range: $250 – $2,000

  • Initial assessment by our estimator (if required)
  • Determination of outlet purpose
  • Inspection of panel capacity for new circuits
  • Discussion of potential drywall damage
  • Installation of new circuit, box, and outlet
  • Functionality testing
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Running Power to New Appliances

Price Range: $400 – $2,000

  • Initial assessment by our estimator
  • Determination of appliance specifications
  • Inspection of panel capacity for new circuits
  • Running appropriate wiring and discussing potential drywall damage
  • Installation of new circuit, box, and outlet
  • Functionality testing
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Adding a Bathroom Exhaust Fan (Excluding Venting)

Price Range: $500 – $2,000

  • Initial assessment by our estimator
  • Installation of new wiring to fan location
  • Installation of control options (switch/timer/humidistat)
  • Exhaust fan installation and supply (choice of 2 models)
  • Functionality testing
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Replacing a Bathroom Exhaust Fan

Price Range: $200 – $600

  • Remote estimate to confirm part replacement feasibility
  • If parts replacement isn’t viable, a new fan installation estimate will be provided
  • Supply of a new fan (choice of 2 models)
  • Removal of the old fan and installation of the new one
  • Hole enlargement (if required) and connection to existing venting
  • Functionality testing
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