Panel/Service Upgrades

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An Electrical Service Upgrade is the process of replacing or improving the electrical service equipment in a building to provide more power capacity, improve safety, and bring the system up to current electrical code standards.

This includes:

• replacing service equipment, including the: meter base, service mast, grounding system, and main disconnect if required 
• upgrading service conductors: the wires that bring power from the utility connection to the building structure. 
• ensuring code compliance: the entire process, start to finish, meets and exceeds the standards of the Canadian Electrical Code

• To handle modern electrical loads (EV chargers, heat pumps, hot tubs, additions, etc.).
• To replace outdated or unsafe equipment 
• To comply with utility company or inspection authority requirements.

An electrical panel upgrade is the replacement of an existing panelboard with a new panel of equal or greater ampacity, including new breakers and bus bars, to meet current electrical code standards and provide improved circuit distribution, safety, and capacity.

Safety Concerns:

• Old panels, especially fuse boxes and recalled brands, can overheat, fail to trip, or even cause a fire risk.
• New panel boards have safety features to protect your home and family

Increased Power Demand, Home Renovations and Additions:

• Modern homes use far more electricity than older panels were designed for (EV chargers, hot tubs, air conditioning, heat pumps, home offices).
• A larger panel ensures you have enough capacity for today and the future.
• If you’re remodeling, adding a suite, or installing new appliances, your panel may not have enough space for extra circuits.

Insurance or Code Compliance:

• Some insurance companies require the replacement of outdated panels and equipment