08/24/2026
A quick reminder for homeowners when hiring someone to do electrical work:
Always verify that the company you’re hiring is a Licensed Electrical Contractor.
Being an experienced electrician, a certified electrician, or even a Master Electrician does not, on its own, authorize someone to offer electrical work for hire. A Licensed Electrical Contractor will have an ECRA/ESA licence number, which you can verify directly through the Electrical Safety Authority.
A Licensed Electrical Contractor is the only contractor able to do the correct filings required by ESA for permits, and inspections. They are also the only electrical contractors eligible for contractors insurance.
Whether you choose Saxon Electric or another electrical contractor, take a few minutes to verify who you’re hiring before work begins. Electrical work isn’t an area where it’s worth taking chances.
You can learn more about the difference between a Licensed Electrical Contractor and a certified electrician through the ESA:
https://esasafe.com/poweryourlife/licensed-electrical-contractor-or-certified-electrician/