Licence required by law

Electrical Safety Authority (Ontario)

Ontario law requires electrical work done for hire to be performed by a Licensed Electrical Contractor registered with the ESA. The "Find a Contractor" tool verifies the ECRA/ESA licence number.

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5contractors with a ESA entry in the public data we track

Based on public register entries and source listings collected up to May 11, 2026. Not an official membership count.

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Thinking of hiring someone? Confirm their current ESA status on the official register, then run their name through our Cowboy Checker to see their reviews, credentials and company details in one place.

Where ESA holders are

  • ON3 entries tracked
  • Ontario2 entries tracked

ESA holders with review evidence

These businesses hold a current ESA entry and have customer reviews we can show. This is a small slice of all holders, not the register itself.

Common questions

What is Electrical Safety Authority (Ontario)?

Ontario law requires electrical work done for hire to be performed by a Licensed Electrical Contractor registered with the ESA. The "Find a Contractor" tool verifies the ECRA/ESA licence number. (Licence required by law.)

How many contractors hold Electrical Safety Authority (Ontario)?

We track 5 contractors with a Electrical Safety Authority (Ontario) entry, based on register and listing data collected up to May 11, 2026. This reflects the public entries we have collected, not necessarily the scheme's complete membership.

How do I check whether a specific contractor holds Electrical Safety Authority (Ontario)?

Check the official register at https://findacontractor.esasafe.com/, or look the contractor up on MyTrustedTraders. Profiles show the credentials we have found for them, alongside reviews and other public evidence.

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We show what the public sources say, with dates. A listing here is not an endorsement, and absence from our data does not mean a contractor is unregistered. Always confirm current status with the scheme before you hire.