KNT Electric

Bill and his team completed knt replacement (and other miscellaneous electrical installations) at our century home in Toronto. Very courteous and professional company, and would highly recommend their services to anyone looking for electricians in Toronto. Clean (all holes patched very well, no mess left behind), punctual, quick, and reasonably priced. Thanks Bill and Tim - will definitely use again!

Like other owners, I wanted to shop around for insurance quotes, but was always asked if there is any knob & tube wiring in my home. Because there is, that was as far as the quote went. I contacted 3 electrical contractors who all state they deal with old homes with K&T wiring. Bill's quote and information concerning what work would be mandatory (by ESA) and what would not was the most comprehensive and understandable of the three. I decided to go with KNT after viewing one of their job sites.

The work took a week as stated and his electricians were all very professional and respectful of my floors and furniture. It was necessary to cut a number of small holes in some walls and ceilings but the number was kept to a minimum and the old plaster/lath walls did not seem to suffer. The subsequent patching of the holes was done very well and I was able to sign off on all of them before the work was concluded.

The fact that KNT Electric specializes in knob & tube replacement sets them apart from other electricians who do more general electrical work and therefore don't have that level of experience dealing with the precocities of "vintage homes".

The issue started a few weeks back when we noticed our lights flickering throughout the house. On Mother's day, we lost partial power to the house, accompanied by popping sounds from the meter outside. When Toronto Hydro arrived on site, they informed us that we had a defective lug and corroded meter base which needed replacement ASAP.

That evening, I emailed Bill Tang of KNT(as well as other electricians) as he was recommended to me by a friend. Bill responded to my email within a few hours, and he was at our house the next day to review site conditions and provide a quotation. I found Bill to be extremely knowledgeable in the work that needed to be completed, as well as any other work that would be necessary to do the job right, to comply with regulatory codes, and to obtain ESA certification (Electrical Safety Authority). He clearly explained what and why certain things needed to be done, and took the time to answer questions when asked. I had spoken to 3 other companies that same day, and KNT was our clear choice for knowledge of the scope of work, service, promptness, and price (they were the fairest price for the scope outlined). The next morning, Bill had already scheduled a disconnect with Toronto Hydro as well as the ESA inspector.

The day before the job was to be completed, Bill dropped by my house to introduce me to his colleague who would be doing the work - I was pleasantly surprised by the gesture. The day of, Tim and Ken of KNT were extremely punctual, and the work with KNT, Toronto Hydro, Hydro subs, and ESA was all conducted efficiently within the time frame originally estimated by Bill. KNT's crew was efficient, very clean, and took the time to show me all the work that was completed. They remained on site until Hydro returned power to the house, and proceeded to check power throughout the entire house, ensuring all was in good order.

To summarize, we thought KNT was knowledgeable, prompt, did excellent work, charged us a very fair price, and provided us with excellent customer care. We would highly recommend KNT Electric.

I purchased a new home and needed to remove the old knob and tube wiring for insurance purposes, and needed to do it quickly. Bill came highly recommended for this kind of work, and more than lived up to the recommendation. Bill and his team, in particular Hugo and Ken, were fantastic. Helpful, insightful, and informative at all stages of the project. They were punctual and clean, thorough and resourceful. At each stage of the project Bill was careful to explain what was happening, how they were progressing, and how they might deal with any unexpected issues. They provided practical and cost effective solutions, both at planning stage and throughout. In my case, there were some unlikely problems, but Bill kept to the schedule and the cost estimates. I always felt that I was fully aware of what was going on and why, and when I had concerns or questions, Bill was quick to respond, and clear and helpful in his replies. I would absolutely contact Bill again if I have any electrical issues in the future. Very professional service; they know what they're doing; and, an overall outstanding customer experience.

I had been wanting to remove the knob and tube from my duplex for many years, but had always been worried about the disruption to tenants and the mess it would cause. I wish I had found Bill and KNT sooner!
Bill gave me a thorough quotation that was very detailed, he took the time to sketch out the building and his original quote was spot on with no surprises.
The team were always on time and worked quickly and efficiently, they always made sure to cover surfaces and clean up at the end of the day. The complicated job was finished in 6 days with holes patched ready for touch up.
Bill provided me with a detailed breakdown of prices and an ongoing project review which kept me thoroughly informed - I've never had that from a contractor before. Follow up was excellent to address any issues.

I highly recommend KNT Electric for your knob and tube removal and electrical work. Bill, Tim, and the crew did a very good job at our house. They made helpful suggestions on improving the electrical system of the house. The cost was fair and reasonable. They were always punctual and cleaned up at the end of each day. The job was finished on time. Overall, we are very pleased with their work.

Mr Bill Tang himself and his team of electricians helped us with the upgrading of our electrical system in March 2015. That was a full week job in our house. We must say that Mr Tang and his team were highly professional, serious, clear and cordial at every stage of the process. He explained us in great detail the job to be done before it began. During the process, we asked several questions about it which were answered again in a professional and detailed way. That was the case as well with all electricians of the team. At the end, all issues were once again dealt with with clarity and precision. We got the appropriate official documentation from ESA, and a commitment from Mr Tang to respond to any issue arising from the job. So far everything is clear and we have a good functioning electrical system. We will recommend Mr Tang to friends and relatives with no hesitation!

When our new home purchase included knob and tube wiring, the insurance company was hesitant to cover it. Luckily for us, Bill and his team made themselves available right at our closing and completed the job quickly and efficiently. Beyond that, they made suggestions for installation options that never would have occurred to us -- indeed, they helped us to better see the potential of what our new home could be! We'll definitely call KNT Electric again for any future work and recommend that others do, too.

We were impressed with Bill and his very professional approach right away. He was thorough in his assessment and found problems where others had not. The quote was competitive and very transparent. His team was quick, clean and worked very hard. We will call KNT in the future for our electrical needs.

From our original meeting, to the detailed walk through and diagramming of our project, to the daily updates, to the cleanup of the site, to the completion of our project, Bill and his team at KNT were the consummate professionals. His quote was not only competitive and fair, but very accurate, and any additional tasks and costs the cropped while the work was being done were vetted with us prior to being added to the bottom line. We are happy to recommend Bill's services to any family or friends that are looking for a professional, honest and highly competent electrician.