Ontime Electric is Toronto’s trusted choice for residential and commercial lighting services. We install a full range of fixtures, including modern, traditional, LED, and energy-efficient options, to improve the look, comfort, and functionality of your property. Our licensed electricians help you choose the right lighting for your space, lifestyle, and budget while ensuring Ontario Electrical Safety Code compliance.
Our Lighting Installation Services
Interior Lighting Installation
Interior lighting has a tremendous effect on the overall look, comfort, and functionality of your home. From creating warm and inviting living spaces to providing additional light for kitchens, workspaces, and other high-use areas, choosing the right lighting is important. We help homeowners develop a lighting design plan that aligns with their layout, lifestyle, and design goals while improving value, beauty, and energy efficiency.
Popular options:
- Ambient, accent, and task lighting
- Pot lights (recessed fixtures)
- Dimmer installation & setup
- Ceiling fan lighting and track lighting
- Closet and drawer lighting
Our lighting solutions are designed to make every space more accessible, functional, and visually appealing while adding long-term value to your home.
LED Lighting Installation
LEDs are one of the smartest upgrades you can make. They use significantly less power, last longer, and reduce maintenance costs.
Benefits of LED Lighting:
We install energy-efficient and customized lighting solutions for homes and businesses, including kitchens, hallways, garages, closets, drawers, lobbies, and parking garages where reliable lighting, improved visibility, and reduced energy consumption are important.
Pot light Installation
Potlights, also known as recessed fixtures, are one of the most requested upgrades. We add them to finished ceilings, basements, kitchens, bathrooms, and living rooms—often completed in a single day with minimal drywall disruption. Designed to blend seamlessly into ceilings, pot lights eliminate the need for hanging fixtures or chandeliers while remaining one of the most popular and affordable lighting upgrades for modern homes.
Potlights provide:
Accent Lighting Installation
Accent lighting adds character, visual depth, and atmosphere to your space. Whether you’re highlighting kitchen workspaces, architectural features, dining areas, patios, or landscape elements, accent lighting is an effective way to enhance the overall appearance of your property. We provide interior accent and exterior lighting services to highlight architectural features, enhance curb appeal, and improve outdoor visibility and security.
Options include:
- Patio lighting
- Garden and landscape lighting
- Floodlights and security lighting
- Kitchen accent lighting
- Dining room chandelier installation
Ballast Installation & Replacement
Without proper tools and training, ballast installation and replacement can be dangerous. Our licensed electricians remove old ballasts, replace bulbs, and reinstall fixtures without risk of damage or injury. If you notice flickering lights, buzzing sounds, or delayed start-up, it may be time for professional ballast replacement. Ballast replacement often involves working with aging fixtures, bulbs, and electrical components, making professional installation the safest option.
Dimmer Installation & Lighting Controls Setup
Control brightness, reduce energy usage, and set the perfect atmosphere in your dining rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, and media rooms.
We provide:
Timers Installation & Automated Lighting
Timers are an affordable and effective way to improve security and convenience. We can connect timers to both interior and exterior lighting systems and program schedules that match your daily routines and preferences.
Benefits of timers and automated lighting include:
- Deter break-ins
- Reduce wasted energy
- Automate daily routines
Lighting Fixture and Track Lighting Installation & Repair
We provide professional light fixture installation, repair, upgrades, and setup services, offering a wide range of options to match your style and needs. From decorative upgrades to custom solutions, our team ensures safe, clean, and code-compliant work. Fixture types:
Track lighting delivers flexible, multi-angle illumination that can be directed exactly where it is needed. It is ideal for kitchens, media rooms, games rooms, studios, workspaces, and other gathering areas where focused lighting helps improve visibility and functionality. Track lighting is also effective for brightening darker spaces and highlighting specific features throughout a room.
Why Choose Ontime Electric
Licensed & Insured: Bonded, ESA-authorized experts you can rely on
Transparent Pricing: No hidden charges or overtime fees.
Fast Response: Prompt service with minimal disruption.
Workmanship Guarantee – Durable results that last.
Highly Rated & Reviewed: Known for quality lighting installation and repair services across Toronto & the GTA.
Areas We Serve
Ontime Electric proudly provides lighting services across Toronto and the GTA, including:
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Upgrade your lighting with confidence. Whether it’s fixture installation, repairs, LED upgrades, or a complete lighting redesign, Ontime Electric is ready to help.
Lighting FAQs
Yes. We specialize in pot light installation in finished ceilings using clean, low-impact methods with minimal disruption to existing drywall and finishes.
LED lighting is the most energy-efficient lighting available and is ideal for residential and commercial lighting upgrades.
Yes. All lighting work must meet Ontario Electrical Safety Code standards. We guarantee safe, compliant work across Toronto.
Yes, when properly matched. We install compatible LED dimmers to prevent flickering and buzzing.
Most residential and commercial lighting projects are completed in a single visit for standard fixtures. Larger projects or tailored lighting solutions may take longer depending on the number of fixtures, wiring complexity, and the space layout.
Yes. Our licensed electricians can create customized lighting solutions tailored to your rooms, lifestyle, and budget. Whether you’re planning ambient lighting, accent lighting, task lighting, potlights, track lighting, or energy-efficient LED upgrades, we help design and install lighting systems that are both functional and visually appealing while meeting Ontario Electrical Safety Code requirements.
Track lighting installation involves securely mounting the track, connecting electrical wiring, and positioning the adjustable fixtures. For safety and proper installation, it’s best to hire a licensed electrician.
Turn off power at the breaker before removing the cover (trim). Then unscrew the old bulb and replace it with the correct bulb type. If the issue continues, contact Ontime Electric to inspect wiring or fixtures.
Important considerations include brightness requirements, energy efficiency, fixture size, color temperature, room layout, dimmer compatibility, service life, and the intended use of the space. A properly designed lighting plan balances functionality, comfort, and aesthetics while ensuring each room receives the appropriate amount of light for daily activities.
Choosing the right lighting depends on the room’s purpose, layout, brightness requirements, and design goals. Kitchens and workspaces typically benefit from brighter task lighting, while bedrooms and living areas often use a combination of ambient and accent lighting. Energy efficiency, fixture size, color temperature, dimmer compatibility, and overall functionality should also be considered when selecting lighting for your home.