ESA Certified
ESA Certified
$5M Insured
Bonded · 1-year workmanship warranty
22 Years
On the tools, 6 on his own
Inspection-Pass
ESA guarantee · fix it free if it fails
If your home still runs on a 60 or 100 amp panel, you're probably already feeling it. Breakers tripping when the dryer and the microwave run together. Lights dimming when the AC kicks in. A lot of the 1965 split-levels along Davis Drive and the older bungalows up around Mulock are still on their original 60-amp services. Tim's been replacing them with 200-amp panels for 15 years. An upgrade brings your home up to current code and gives you the headroom to run everything you actually use without worrying about overload.
What it costs
Transparent pricing in writing.
A standard 100A to 200A residential panel upgrade runs $2,500 to $4,500. The price depends on the condition of the existing service, the distance from the meter to the panel, and whether any circuits need rework. Tim quotes the exact number after the walkthrough — and the quote doesn't move unless you change scope.
Before & after
What we replace. What we leave.
What we typically find
- Breakers tripping when normal appliances run together
- Fuse panel with screw-in fuses instead of breakers
- Panel warm to the touch or buzzing
- Burning smell anywhere near the service entrance
- Insurance company flagged it on renewal
What Tim leaves
Panel Upgrades done to code. ESA-permitted, inspected, passed first visit.
Recent Work
What panel upgrades looks like.
Real jobs across York Region. ESA-permitted, inspected, passed first time.
From Assessment to Inspection
How a panel upgrade works.
- 01
Walkthrough
Tim looks at the existing panel, the service entrance, the load you're carrying, and what you want to add. Calculates whether a 200-amp upgrade is the right call or whether a sub-panel makes more sense.
- 02
Quote and permit
We give you a fixed price, pull the ESA permit, and schedule the swap for a weekday that works for you.
- 03
Panel swap
We disconnect the old panel, install the new one, wire every circuit, and label every breaker. Full-day job. Power is off for several hours.
- 04
ESA inspection
We schedule the ESA inspection and meet the inspector on site. Pass on the first visit — that's the standard.
This is your home's main service. Done wrong, it's a fire risk for the next 30 years. In Ontario, panel work requires an ESA permit and inspection — no exceptions. Tim's pulled hundreds of these permits, knows the inspectors by name, and gets it right the first time so the inspection passes on day one.
When to call
Signs your panel needs to go.
FAQ
Common questions
How much does a panel upgrade cost in Ontario?
A typical 100A to 200A upgrade runs $2,500 to $4,500. The price depends on your existing wiring, the distance from the meter to the panel, and whether circuits need to be reworked. Tim quotes the exact number before any work starts, and it doesn't move unless scope changes.
How long does a panel upgrade take?
Same-day job. Hydro shuts the power off in the morning, the swap happens during the day, ESA inspects the same day, and Hydro turns the power back on — most homes are back live by 6pm.
Do I need a permit for a panel upgrade?
Yes. In Ontario, all panel work requires an ESA permit and inspection. We pull the permit and schedule the inspection. You don't deal with it.
Will my insurance company require this?
Many insurers in Ontario require upgrades for homes with Federal Pacific, Zinsco, or fuse panels. Some won't renew until it's done. If your insurer flagged it, we handle the upgrade and provide the ESA inspection paperwork.
The promise
Inspected. Warrantied. Quoted straight.
Passes inspection or the fix is free.
Every job permitted, every job inspected. If ESA flags it, I come back and fix it free — no questions, no clock.
ESA-certified · Inspection-pass guarantee
1-year labour warranty on every job.
My workmanship is covered for a full year from the day the inspection passes. Manufacturer warranties on parts (Eaton, Square D, Leviton) are on top of that.
Labour + parts protection
The quote is the price.
I quote on-site, free. The number on the quote is the number on the invoice. No change orders for things I should have flagged on the walkthrough.
On-site quote · No obligation
Not sure what your job needs? Call Tim. Five minutes, no obligation. He'll tell you straight whether it's in his wheelhouse.
Talk to Tim — (416) 805-6676Backed by the names you know
Trusted brands we install.
ESA-certified · Manufacturer-warrantied · One-year labour guarantee on every job
ESA
Licensed Electrical Contractor
Eaton
Panels & breakers
Square D
Panels & breakers
Leviton
Outlets, switches, EV
Schneider
Smart load centres
Generac
Standby generators
Panel Upgrades in York Region
Need panel upgrades? Get a quote.
Same-day quote across York Region. ESA-certified, permitted, inspected, passed first visit.