Give your home the electrical capacity it needs — safely, to BC Electrical Code, and with minimal disruption. Our licensed electricians handle everything from permit to BC Hydro coordination.
You may need panel work if:
Your panel has no space for new breakers — capacity may be fine, but there's no room to add the circuits you need.
Warning signs are already there — breakers trip frequently, run hot, fuses keep blowing, or your insurer won't cover your old fuse box. These are fire hazard signals that can't be ignored.
You may need a service upgrade if:
You're planning to add high-demand equipment — EV charger, heat pump, A/C, hot tub, sauna, or electric heaters — but a load calculation shows your existing service doesn't have enough capacity.
You're adding a secondary suite or laneway house — more living space means more electrical demand; you may need a larger service or a separate meter.
Not sure which applies to your home? Contact us — we'll assess and recommend the right solution for your home.
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Quality comes first — actual time depends on the specifics of each project.
Service upgrades and panel replacements are two distinct services — you may need one or both. We assess your home and recommend the right scope.
Service upgrade — upgrading the incoming BC Hydro electrical service to your home (service cable, meter base). Requires a BC Hydro temporary disconnect. Typical when upgrading from 100A to 200A incoming service.
Panel replacement — replacing the breaker panel inside your home. Does not necessarily involve BC Hydro or a service upgrade. Suitable when your incoming service is already adequate but the panel is full, outdated, or an unsafe brand.
You may need one, the other, or both — we assess and recommend only what's actually required.
For a service upgrade: yes — BC Hydro must temporarily disconnect your meter. Power is typically off for the full day, reconnected in the afternoon once the electrical inspector passes the work.
For a main panel replacement: BC Hydro disconnects power for the swap, typically for a few hours.
For a sub-panel addition: no BC Hydro disconnect needed — power remains on during the work.
We confirm the exact schedule with you well in advance so you can plan accordingly.
Timelines depend on government and utility availability — we cannot guarantee exact durations, but typical estimates are:
We handle all submissions on your behalf and keep you updated. Plan for approximately 3–4 weeks from quote approval to installation day.
Not necessarily. We do a load calculation first — many homes can support an EV charger or heat pump without a service upgrade, using EVEMS load management or an interlock solution. A service upgrade is only recommended when your home genuinely needs more incoming capacity. We'll tell you exactly what's required — and what isn't.
It depends on the scope of your project. Some upgrades require preparatory work ahead of the disconnection day — such as installing a private service pole or excavating and laying new underground conduit. This prep work is completed in advance.
On the disconnection day itself, power is restored the same day once the inspection passes.
Look outside your home where the electrical service enters. Overhead: wires come from a utility pole to your home, entering through a weatherhead. Underground: no overhead wires — the service comes from below ground, usually with a conduit entry near the meter base. Not sure? Send us a photo and we'll identify it for you.
Service upgrade + new 200A panel installation
Grounding electrode updated
Underground service entry to outdoor meter
New private service pole + overhead service + dual meter upgrade
Overhead service to meter
BC Hydro contractor connecting overhead service
New 200A panel installation
3" PVC conduit relaid — passed inspection
New private service pole + overhead + underground service entry
Dual overhead service mast installation
Ready to get started? Contact us today for a free estimate. We serve homeowners and businesses across Greater Vancouver.
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