Panel & service upgrades · GTA
Enough power for
what you plug in next.
* A 60A or 100A panel runs out before an EV charger, a heat pump and a hot tub do. We size the replacement, pull the ESA permit, book the utility disconnect and hand you the inspection.
200A upgrade from$2,399 all-in
Every upgrade includes
- New panel + main breaker
- ESA permit & inspection
- Utility coordination
Our panels
How far does it have to go?
What separates a $1,749 job from a $5,599 one is how much of the service changes — the panel, the meter base, or the supply from the pole as well. Every price below includes the panel, installation, the ESA permit and the inspection.
The panel is full, the service is fine
The breaker box is out of spaces or out of date, but the meter and the supply from the street stay exactly as they are.
The smallest change that clears a 60A fuse panel.
Fresh breaker kit includedPanel-only change — meter base unchangedESA permit included
100A will not carry an EV charger and a heat pump together. If both are on the list, go to 200A once rather than twice.
$1,749installed
The default. Room for an EV charger, a heat pump, and whatever comes after them.
Fresh breaker kit includedPanel-only change — meter base unchangedESA permit included
Covers the panel only. Whether your meter base and the supply from the street can carry 200A is a site question, and we confirm it before quoting.
$2,399installed
The meter base has to change too
A new panel and a new meter base. The supply from the street stays exactly where it is, overhead or buried.
A new panel and a new meter base, with the supply from the street untouched.
Existing hydro supply reusedModern 100A main panelNew meter base
The meter has to come off, so the utility books the day.
$2,399installed
The full 200A upgrade for a home fed from underground.
Underground service entranceModern 200A main panelNew meter base
The buried cable belongs to the utility. If theirs is undersized, replacing it is their job and their schedule.
$3,199installed
The service comes down from the pole
The supply itself gets replaced — on a clevis where the roofline allows it, on a new mast where it does not. Either way the utility books a power-off day.
A 100A service where the supply comes in on a clevis rather than a mast.
New overhead service supply on a clevisModern 100A main panelNew meter base
The clevis and the wire from the pole both get replaced, so the utility has to disconnect and reconnect.
$3,699installed
A bungalow, where the roof is too low to bring the supply in without a mast.
Built for single-storey bungalowsNew overhead service mast & supplyModern 100A main panel
A mast is the bigger of the two overhead jobs, which is why this costs more than the 200A clevis version below it.
$4,599installed
A 200A service where the supply comes in on a clevis rather than a mast.
New overhead service supply (side of house)Modern 200A main panelNew meter base
A power-off day booked with the utility. Plan on the house being dark for most of it.
$4,399installed
The full 200A service change, with a new mast.
New overhead service mast & supplyModern 200A main panelNew meter base
A power-off day booked with the utility. Plan on the house being dark for most of it.
$5,599installed
You just need more circuits
Nothing is wrong with the service; you have simply run out of spaces. A sub-panel adds circuits without touching the meter.
Schneider Electric
Schneider Homeline 100A Sub-Panel
$1,099installed
How it works
From quote to upgraded.
The power is off for a few hours for a panel swap, and for most of a day when the meter base or service changes too. The utility picks the date. Everything either side of it — the permit, the disconnect, the inspection — is ours to chase.
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We review your photos
A licensed electrician reviews your current panel, wiring, and what you need to add — then confirms your price. No obligation.
We pull the permit
ESA permit application, utility disconnect request — we handle all the paperwork.
Panel replacement
Licensed electricians swap your panel, reconnect every circuit, and test everything.
ESA inspection
We schedule the ESA inspection and hand you the certificate. Your home is code-compliant.
Why it matters
Old panels can’t keep up with modern life.
Your panel is the bottleneck
EV chargers, heat pumps, hot tubs, and modern kitchens draw more power than older panels were designed for. A 200A upgrade removes the limit.
Safety isn’t optional
Older panels can have outdated breakers, corroded bus bars or undersized wiring. We install the new one to current electrical code.
Breakers trip frequently
If you can't run the dryer and microwave at the same time, your panel is overloaded. A 200A upgrade eliminates the problem.
Adding an EV charger or heat pump
Level 2 EV chargers need 40–60A. Heat pumps need 30–50A. If your panel can't spare it, you need an upgrade.
Home is 20+ years old
Panels from the 1990s and earlier weren't built for today's electrical loads. Upgrading now prevents problems later.
Planning a renovation
Kitchen, basement, or addition? A panel upgrade during renovation is cheaper and easier than doing it separately.
Comparison100A vs 200A panel.
Many GTA homes built before 2000 still have 100A panels. The table compares them with 200A.
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Comparison
100A vs 200A panel.
Many GTA homes built before 2000 still have 100A panels. The table compares them with 200A.
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200A
Total capacity
100A100 amps
200A200 amps
EV charger ready
100AOften, with load management
200AYes
Heat pump compatible
100ATight
200AYes
Future-proof
100ALimited
200ARoom to grow
Supports hot tub / sauna
100ARarely
200AYes
Home resale value
100ANeutral
200AA selling point
Treat this table as a rough guide. What your panel can carry depends on the whole house — heating, cooking, the dryer, air conditioning — and we size your upgrade from that load under Rule 8-200 of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code.
200A is the standard for new construction in Ontario. Upgrading now means your panel is ready for anything.
Get a Free QuoteOur 200A upgrades run $2,399 to $5,599 all-in — the new panel, breakers, ESA permit, hydro disconnect and reconnect, and installation. Where you land depends on whether you also need a new meter base or overhead service work. The quote says which.
Get a quoteCommon signs: breakers tripping under normal load, flickering lights when major appliances cycle, scorch marks on the panel, a 60A or 100A service in a home you want to add an EV charger / heat pump / hot tub to, or a federal-pacific / Stab-Lok panel (which insurance companies no longer accept). Our Panel Calculator can confirm whether your existing service supports your planned loads.
Run the calculator200A is the default for most homes in 2026 because it future-proofs you for EV chargers, heat pumps, induction stoves, and electric water heaters. 100A is fine for smaller homes with gas heating and no plans for EVs. We always recommend the size based on Rule 8-200 of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code, not a sales target.
A straightforward residential service upgrade is a one-day job. The power is off for a few hours when only the panel changes, and for most of the day when the meter base or the service changes too. The utility sets the disconnect date; we book it, run the new panel, terminate every circuit and stay for the ESA rough-in.
No. The ESA permit fee is included in our quoted price — you never see a separate bill from ESA. Permit, inspection, and any required corrections are all part of the install.
Sometimes — older meter bases that are still in good condition and rated for the new amperage can stay. But many 60A and 100A homes have meter bases that need replacing alongside the panel; hydro will not energize a 200A service to a 100A meter base. We tell you which case is yours from the photos you send of your meter base and panel.
Get startedYour project starts
Your project starts
with a few questions.
If you know what you need
Pick the work and answer a few questions. A licensed electrician prices it and replies — installation and ESA permit included, no separate labour charge.
Get a Free QuoteIf you would rather talk it through
Call and speak to an electrician, not a call centre. Nothing is booked and nothing is charged until you have seen the price.
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