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From heritage houses in Unionville to new builds in Cornell, Murtex Electric (ESA/ECRA #7016854) handles electrical work for Markham homes and businesses: EV chargers, panel upgrades, pot lights and smart lighting, Generac standby generators and 24/7 emergency repairs. We take care of the ESA permits, and our supply-and-install work comes with a 3-year warranty.
Serving Unionville, Markham Village, Thornhill, Cornell, Berczy Village, Milliken and all of Markham, plus Richmond Hill, Scarborough and North York.
Our supply-and-install work is covered by a three-year warranty, so you can rest easy knowing your home is protected.
Day or night, if an outage strikes, you can count on our electricians at Murtex to get your home or business back up and running.
We’re not satisfied with a job until you are. A safe, working space and a happy client are always our number one priority.
Markham mixes old and new more than most GTA cities. Main Street Unionville and Markham Village have century homes, the Markham side of Thornhill has many 1960s and ’70s houses, Milliken and much of Unionville filled in during the 1980s and ’90s, and Cornell, Berczy Village, Wismer and Cathedraltown are newer still. Downtown Markham adds condo towers near Highway 7. We work on all of it.
Many Markham homes are larger and busier electrically than older GTA housing: several HVAC zones, home offices, EVs and smart lighting all draw on the same panel. We are a licensed electrical contractor (ESA/ECRA #7016854), so we work out the load before adding to it, pull the ESA permit, deal with Alectra when a disconnect is needed and put the price in writing before work begins.
The work Markham customers ask us about most often includes:
Something else on your list? Request a quote or call (647) 529-2972.
We work throughout the city, including:
Close by, we also serve Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Scarborough, North York, Pickering and Toronto.
Electric vehicles are a familiar sight on Markham driveways, and plenty of households now have two. A Level 2 charger needs a dedicated circuit and enough spare capacity in the panel. Where the panel is close to full, an EV energy management system can share capacity with other loads instead of forcing a service upgrade. We show you the options and the trade-offs before you decide. Learn more about our EV charger installation.
Older houses along Main Street Unionville and in Markham Village can still have knob and tube, cloth-insulated wiring or a mix of old and new circuits from past renovations. Rewiring them takes care to protect plaster, trim and character. These areas are heritage conservation districts, so check with the City of Markham before exterior changes such as a new service mast or exterior lights.
Many houses in Thornhill, German Mills and the older parts of Unionville are now 40 to 50 years old. Original panels are often full, some are brands insurers ask about, and kitchens and basements were never wired for today’s appliances. A panel upgrade and a few new circuits often solve tripping breakers and make room for a renovation.
Newer Markham homes often have open-plan rooms and high ceilings, which suit slim LED pot lights on dimmers or smart switches. Finishing a basement or adding an in-law suite is also common, and usually needs new circuits, lighting and an ESA permit.
Markham is served by Alectra Utilities (formerly PowerStream). When a panel or service upgrade needs the power cut at the meter, we book the disconnect and reconnect with Alectra. We file the ESA permit for the work, and once the ESA inspection passes, ESA authorizes Alectra to reconnect.
From century homes on Main Street Unionville to new builds in Cornell and offices along Highway 7, we provide residential and commercial electrical services throughout Markham.
Adding an EV charger, upgrading a panel or finishing a basement in Markham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will send a clear quote.
Practical questions Markham homeowners ask us before starting electrical work. Call (647) 529-2972 if yours isn’t covered.
Often, yes. We do a load calculation first. If there is enough spare capacity, a dedicated circuit is all you need. If the panel is tight, an EV energy management system can avoid a full service upgrade. If you have two EVs, we plan for both.
Alectra Utilities, formerly PowerStream. We coordinate any disconnect and reconnect with Alectra during service upgrades and take care of the ESA permit and inspection.
Yes. We replace knob and tube and outdated wiring in older homes while keeping wall and ceiling openings to a minimum. For exterior changes in a heritage conservation district, check with the City of Markham first.
Yes. We install Generac standby generators for Markham homes, from units that cover the essentials to whole-home systems. The electrical work, including the transfer switch, is done under an ESA permit.
Yes. Electrical emergencies don’t wait for business hours, and neither do we. If you have no power, a sparking outlet or a burning smell anywhere in Markham, call (647) 529-2972, day or night.
"Murtex was great to have doing electrical work for my business. He was recommended to me by a friend to install lighting and I loved his work that I hired him for future jobs at my residence. Would definitely recommend to everyone looking for electrical work completed at commercial or residential space."
“Murtex did an EV charger installation. They were professional, responsive and efficient. Highly recommended and will be using their services in the future. First class experience.”
"Murtex is outstanding! They expertly handled all my electrical needs, from installations to repairs, with precision and professionalism. Highly recommended!"
"This has been my best experience with a contractor, I really felt like I was taken care of through the whole process. Really good communication during all stages (quote, work, post-implementation). Ali @Murtex really cares about his customers and will go above and beyond - Thank you!"
"BEST ELECTRICIANS! Ali and Nicholos are very great at their job! Called Monday and my problem was fixed within 24 hours. They were real professional in their field & very polite and respectful as well which I appreciated."
"Working with Ali from Murtex Electric INC was definitely a great experience. Very polite, professional and responsive! Always there to answer any questions. Very fair pricing and the quality of work was beyond exceptional. Definitely worth the call if you need a professional and experienced electrician."
"Wish I could give 6 stars. Ali is such a pleasure to work with and he and his team have done high quality work both times they've been at our house. I don't know a ton about electrical, and Ali is always very good to answer all my questions and provide options for before going ahead. He takes a lot of pride in his work and has treated our house like his own."
"Ali was amazing. Came on short notice for a Sunday morning and solved the issue before we had guests arrive for a gathering later that day. At the same time, looked at a few options were considering for future projects and gave use a quote within a day. Highly recommend!"
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