Ring ElectricIndependent
Ring Electric is listed on manotick.co under Electricians in Manotick (also standby generators for manotick homes). It is at 27 Northside Rd, Unit 23, Ottawa; phone 613-421-4442. Family-owned residential electrician. ECRA/ESA licence 7003099. Panel upgrades, EV chargers and standby generator hookups.
One of manotick.co’s three picks for electricians — chosen on the criteria we publish, never for money. See how they compare and what the work costs in K4M, below.
| Phone | 613-421-4442 |
|---|---|
| Address | 27 Northside Rd, Unit 23, Ottawa |
| Website | ringelectric.ca |
| Category | Electricians in Manotick, Standby generators for Manotick homes |
| Based | Ottawa |
| Ownership | Independent — locally owned, not a chain or franchise |
Why Ring Electric is a pick for electricians
Ring Electric is one of manotick.co’s three picks for electricians in K4M, chosen on the criteria we publish and never for money. Family-owned residential electrician, ECRA/ESA licence 7003099. Panel upgrades, EV chargers and standby generator hookups.
Based: Unit 23, Ottawa · Ownership: Independent
How they compare with the other picks
Short answer: Ask for the ECRA/ESA licence number before anything else — it is a legal requirement to do electrical work in Ontario, it is public, and any real contractor gives it without hesitating. All three publish theirs or are ESA-licensed. C & N Electric has been the village's electrical contractor since 1961. D.R. Howell is an authorised Generac dealer, which matters if a standby generator is part of the job. Ring does panel upgrades, EV chargers and generator hookups.
- C & N Electric — Manotick's own electrical contractor since 1961, ECRA/ESA licence 7002528. Residential, commercial and private utility work.
- D.R. Howell Electric — Kemptville-based, founded 2002, ESA-licensed, and an authorised Generac standby generator dealer — the one to call if a generator is part of the job.
A comparison of the three businesses this site would call first, on facts each publishes about itself — not a ranking of every electrical contractor serving K4M, and not a rating. "What sets them apart" is our opinion, formed from the criteria we publish. No business has paid for a place in this table, and payment would not change it. Confirm licence and insurance directly before you hire.
What the work costs in K4M
| Service or scope | Planning range |
|---|---|
| Hourly rate (licensed) | $100 – $150 / hr |
| ESA permit and inspection | $150 – $350 |
| Panel upgrade to 200A | $2,500 – $4,500 |
| Hydro Ottawa disconnect / reconnect | $300 – $500 |
| Service mast or meter base | $300 – $1,500 |
| EV charger install (Level 2) | $1,200 – $2,500 |
| Generator transfer switch (installed) | $1,500 – $3,000 |
| Subpanel to garage (incl. trenched feeder) | $1,500 – $4,000+ |
| Pot light install (per fixture, batch) | $120 – $200 |
Every listing in this trade, and the rest of the guide, is on Electricians in Manotick.
Why Ring Electric is a pick for standby generators for manotick homes
Ring Electric is one of manotick.co’s three picks for standby generators for manotick homes in K4M, chosen on the criteria we publish and never for money. Family-owned, ECRA/ESA licence 7003099, and the only one naming Manotick on its own generator page. Fits manual transfer switches as well as automatic units.
Based: Unit 23, Ottawa · Ownership: Independent
How they compare with the other picks
Short answer: All three are ESA-licensed electricians and all three install Generac, which is the standby brand this area runs on; the differences are dealer status and distance. D.R. Howell is an authorised Generac dealer for the Ottawa region, which is what matters when a warranty claim comes up. Ring Electric is the only one naming Manotick on its own generator page and will fit a manual transfer switch as well as an automatic unit — the cheaper route if you already own a portable.
- D.R. Howell Electric — Authorised Generac home standby dealer for the Ottawa region and ESA-licensed, founded 2002 — dealer status is what counts on a warranty claim.
- Robert Electric — ESA-authorised contractor since 1990 doing Generac standby installation and maintenance. Limoges-based, so the longest travel of the three.
A comparison of the three businesses this site would call first, on facts each publishes about itself — not a ranking of every generator installer serving K4M, and not a rating. "What sets them apart" is our opinion, formed from the criteria we publish. No business has paid for a place in this table, and payment would not change it. Confirm licence and insurance directly before you hire.
What the work costs in K4M
| Service or scope | Planning range |
|---|---|
| 16 kW standby unit (installed, propane) | $8,000 – $13,000 |
| 22–26 kW standby unit (installed) | $11,000 – $17,000 |
| Portable generator + manual interlock | $1,500 – $3,500 |
| Automatic transfer switch (if quoted separately) | $1,500 – $3,000 |
| ESA and TSSA permits | $150 – $500 |
| Concrete pad / propane line run (each) | $500 – $1,500 |
| Cold-weather kit | about $250 |
| Propane tank rental (annual) | $100 – $250 / yr |
| Annual maintenance plan | $200 – $450 / yr |
Every listing in this trade, and the rest of the guide, is on Standby generators for Manotick homes.
What they say about themselves
A family-owned, ECRA/ESA-licensed Ottawa electrical contractor of over 20 years installing Generac standby generators and manual transfer switches, with $2,000,000 liability insurance and WSIB compliance.
'locally family owned and operated'; no owner named · Monday-Friday 6:30 AM-7:00 PM; Saturday-Sunday by appointment
Does: Generac standby generator installations · Manual transfer switch installations · Electrical panel upgrades · EV charger installations · Rewiring and small jobs
Publishes: Licensed Electrical Contractor ECRA/ESA# 7003099 · $2,000,000 in liability insurance · in full compliance with WSIB · A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau · Ottawa Board of Trade member
- States 'For over 20 years, Ring Electric has been the trusted, locally family owned and operated, residential electrician'
- Cites 'over 100+ five-star reviews' and a '99% approval rating on HomeStars.com'
- Names Manotick in its generator page title and service area list
Read from the business's own site. Credentials are as stated by the business; confirm licence and insurance directly before you hire.
Also listed under electricians in manotick
- C & N Electric — 5640 Manotick Main St
- D.R. Howell Electric — 15 Precision Dr, Unit 1
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About this listing
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