Electrical Services in Milton
The Fuse Group provides electrical services in Milton for basement finishes, EV chargers, service upgrades, repairs and commercial projects. We are based in Guelph and serve Milton as part of our service area.
Electrical work for a fast-growing town
Halton Region's summary of the 2021 Census lists Milton as the fastest-growing municipality in Halton: 132,979 residents in 2021, up 20.7% from 2016, with occupied private dwellings up 16.8% over the same period.
Newer homes still need electrical work as owners settle in: finishing basements, adding EV chargers, wiring for hot tubs and backyard equipment, and adding circuits. Our residential electrical services cover that work, along with repairs and upgrades in older homes.
Finishing a basement in Milton
The Town of Milton states that a building permit is required before finishing any portion of a basement. The electrical work in the basement is separate: it needs an ESA notification of work, filed by the Licensed Electrical Contractor before the work starts. ESA notes that a building permit is not the same as an electrical notification and that you may need both.
ESA also states that electrical installations cannot be concealed without ESA's permission, so the wiring needs to be inspected before the drywall goes up. Plan the electrical rough-in and inspection into your schedule. Our guide to electrical permits and ESA notifications covers the process.
Service upgrades with Milton Hydro
Milton Hydro states that it requires ESA's Connection Authorization for any service connection, and that if you are upgrading or modifying an existing service or meter location, you need a Service Layout. It also notes that most residential service upgrades can be coordinated through its Engineering Department.
We assess what the existing service supports, file the ESA notification, and work with Milton Hydro on the layout, disconnect and reconnection. See panel and service upgrades for the full process.
EV chargers in newer homes
A newer home does not automatically have room for an EV charger. It depends on the service size, the panel and what else the house runs. We assess capacity first, then recommend a charger, load management or an upgrade. See EV charger installation.
Commercial and new construction
For commercial buildings, our commercial electrical services include new construction, distribution, lighting and controls and life safety systems. For tenant improvements that need building work as well, see building services.
Based in Guelph, serving Milton
The Fuse Group is based in Guelph and does not operate an office in Milton. ESA Licence #7019041. Sloan Cassells is the Master Electrician leading our work. Saturday and Sunday appointments on request.
Nearby areas we serve: Oakville, Burlington, Puslinch and Hamilton.
Questions from Milton customers
Do I need a permit to finish my basement in Milton?
Yes. The Town of Milton requires a building permit before finishing any portion of a basement. The electrical work also needs an ESA notification of work, which we file when we do the wiring.
When should the electrician come in on a basement finish?
Before the walls are closed. ESA does not allow electrical installations to be concealed without its permission, so the rough-in wiring has to be ready for inspection before drywall.
What is a Service Layout?
It is the utility's plan for your service: what the utility supplies and installs and what the owner is responsible for. Milton Hydro requires one when an existing service or meter location is upgraded or changed.
Can you install an EV charger in a new Milton home?
Yes. We check what the existing service can support first. Send a photo of your panel and its label with your quote request so we can plan the visit.
Request a quote for your Milton project
Tell us about the property, the work you need and your timing.