815 reviews
Electricians
87/100 Home Generator Index Score
- Says it has been going since 1992
- Says it is licensed
- Says it is insured
Says on its own site it does backup power work
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Best Standby Generators & Backup Power in Pickering
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Durham · average 4.7★ across all 19 · most listed under Electricians · compiled August 2026
19 companies serving Pickering are listed here. They average 4.7★ on Google. Most of them, 14, are filed under Electricians.
8 of the 19 say on their own website that they install or service generators, transfer switches or battery backup. Their rows below say so. The other 11 are listed for their trade and have not been shown to do that work.
How do the categories compare across Pickering?
6 categories cover Pickering, from electricians at 14 companies down to commercial backup power at 1.
| Category | Listed companies | Avg rating, 3+ reviews | Typical price range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | 14 | 4.58★ | $80–$150 per hour (CAD) |
| HVAC & Fuel Line Contractors | 3 | 4.87★ | $1,200–$2,200 per project (CAD) |
| Standby Generator Installation | 2 | 4.95★ | $6,500–$9,500 per project (CAD) |
| Electrical Panel Upgrades | 2 | 4.85★ | $1,500–$4,000 per project (CAD) |
| Transfer Switch Installation | 1 | 5★ | $400–$800 per project (CAD) |
| Commercial Backup Power | 1 | 4.6★ | $2,500–$4,000 per project (CAD), install labor |
Who are the best electrical contractors in Pickering?
See all 14Home Generator Index lists 14 electrical contractors serving Pickering. The 13 with three or more reviews average 4.58★ on Google across 1,546 of those reviews. The current top-ranked pick is Captain Electric at 4.9★ from 815 reviews.
- 106 reviews
Electricians
77/100 Home Generator Index Score
- Says it is licensed
- Says it is insured
- Says it is an ECRA/ESA licensed electrical contractor
Mapped to PickeringOpen 7 days - 96 reviews
Electricians
71/100 Home Generator Index Score
- Says about 40 years going
- Says it is licensed
- Says it is insured
Says on its own site it does backup power work
Mapped to PickeringOpen Mon to Fri - 5 reviews
Electricians
71/100 Home Generator Index Score
- Says it is licensed
- Says it is insured
- Says it carries WSIB coverage
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Who are the best HVAC and fuel line contractors in Pickering?
Home Generator Index lists 3 HVAC and fuel line contractors serving Pickering. Every one clears three reviews, and the group sits at 4.87★ across 1,873. The current top-ranked pick is Empower Home Comfort East at 4.9★ from 260 reviews.
- 260 reviews
HVAC & Fuel Line Contractors
80/100 Home Generator Index Score
- Says it is licensed
- Says it is an ECRA/ESA licensed electrical contractor
- Says it is TSSA registered for gas work
Says on its own site it does backup power work
Mapped to PickeringOpen 7 days - 1332 reviews
HVAC & Fuel Line Contractors
71/100 Home Generator Index Score
- Says it has been going since 1987
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Who are the best standby generator installers in Pickering?
Home Generator Index lists 2 standby generator installers serving Pickering. Every one clears three reviews, and the group sits at 4.95★ across 849. The current top-ranked pick is Captain Electric at 4.9★ from 815 reviews.
- 815 reviews
Standby Generator Installation
87/100 Home Generator Index Score
- Says it has been going since 1992
- Says it is licensed
- Says it is insured
Says on its own site it does backup power work
Mapped to PickeringOpen Mon to Fri - 34 reviews
Standby Generator Installation
61/100 Home Generator Index Score
Says on its own site it does backup power work
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Who are the best electrical panel upgrade contractors in Pickering?
Home Generator Index lists 2 electrical panel upgrade contractors serving Pickering. Every one clears three reviews, and the group sits at 4.85★ across 1,076. The current top-ranked pick is Captain Electric at 4.9★ from 815 reviews.
- 815 reviews
Electrical Panel Upgrades
87/100 Home Generator Index Score
- Says it has been going since 1992
- Says it is licensed
- Says it is insured
Says on its own site it does backup power work
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Who are the best transfer switch installers in Pickering?
Home Generator Index lists 1 transfer switch installers serving Pickering. One has enough review history to judge, at 5★ on 3 reviews. The current top-ranked pick is GridShield CSI Inc at 5★ from 3 reviews.
- 3 reviews
Transfer Switch Installation
50/100 Home Generator Index Score
- Says it has been going since 2019
Says on its own site it does backup power work
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Who are the best commercial backup power contractors in Pickering?
Home Generator Index lists 1 commercial backup power contractors serving Pickering. A single company here clears three reviews: 4.6★ across 18 of them. The current top-ranked pick is Surge Arrest Canada Inc at 4.6★ from 18 reviews.
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Which other companies are listed in Pickering?
The 8 companies not shown above, in ranked order. Each profile has the full record.
Which nearby areas can I also compare?
Questions to ask, on the electricians page.
What people ask about backup power in Pickering
How deep is the Pickering list?
- Home Generator Index's August 2026 dataset lists 19 companies serving Pickering, and the group averages 4.7★ on Google. Most of them, 14, are filed under Electricians. 8 of the 19 say on their own website that they install or service generators, transfer switches or battery backup; the rest are listed for their trade and have not been shown to do that work.
Which category scores highest in Pickering?
- Standby Generator Installation companies in Pickering average 5.0★ across 2 rated businesses, the highest of any category Home Generator Index tracks in this area. Ratings come from Google reviews, and Home Generator Index weighs review volume as well as stars.