FAQ

Yes. KV Bear Electrical holds ECRA/ESA licence #7014730, issued by the Electrical Safety Authority of Ontario. We are fully insured, with liability coverage and WSIB (Workplace Safety and Insurance Board) coverage. You can check our licence yourself on the ESA website.

Yes. Every quote for residential electrical work is free, with no obligation. We visit your home, look over the job and give you a detailed written estimate before any work begins, so there are no surprises.

We serve 29 communities across Ontario, including Cobourg, Port Hope, Peterborough, Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Bowmanville, Toronto, Scarborough and Vaughan. The full list is on our Areas We Serve page.

It depends on the job and on the schedule when you call, so your written quote includes a start date. Urgent electrical problems get priority booking during business hours (Monday to Friday 7am to 6pm, Saturday 8am to 2pm). For a fire, call 911. For a power outage or a downed line, call your local utility.

Yes. Any job that needs a permit under the Ontario Electrical Safety Code gets one, filed through the ESA. When the work is complete, you receive an ESA Certificate of Acceptance. That certificate matters for insurance and when you sell the house.

Yes. We regularly help homeowners sort out wiring problems that affect insurance eligibility. That might mean pigtailing for aluminum wiring or a full removal of knob-and-tube. Either way, we provide the documentation your insurer needs.