Residential · Service & Panel Upgrades
Electrical Service & Panel Upgrades in Greater Vancouver
From 60A and 100A upgrades to 200A and 400A services, we replace dated panels, coordinate with BC Hydro, pull the permit and complete the inspection — so your home can power what you actually use today.
- Licensed, insured & bonded
- Certified BC Master Electricians
- 24/7 emergency response
Other residential services
Panel upgrades done right
A modern service, sized for EVs, heat pumps and the next 30 years
Older Vancouver homes were wired for a different era — toasters, a TV, and a fridge. Today's homes add heat pumps, EVs, induction ranges, hot tubs and home offices. A 60A or undersized 100A service simply can't carry that.
We replace Federal Pioneer Stab-Lok panels, Zinsco panels, fused 60A services and tired 100A services with modern 100A, 200A or 400A panels — with AFCI / GFCI protection, surge protection, and proper labelling.
We coordinate directly with BC Hydro for service disconnects and reconnects, pull the Technical Safety BC permit under our contractor licence, and stay on-site through the inspection.
What's included
Everything your service upgrade needs, under one licence
One contractor, one quote, one accountable team — BC Hydro coordination, permit, install and inspection.
- Full service upgrades — 60A and 100A to 200A or 400A
- Replacement of Federal Pioneer Stab-Lok and Zinsco panels
- Service mast and weather-head replacements
- Underground service entrance replacements
- Whole-home surge protection
- AFCI / GFCI breakers per current code
- BC Hydro disconnect / reconnect coordination
- Technical Safety BC permits and inspections
Quick service request
Book your panel upgrade estimate
Free, no-obligation. A Certified BC Master Electrician will follow up within one business day.
Why Electric Hero
Homeowners choose us for panel upgrades because we plan around your life.
Certified BC Master Electricians
Every upgrade is led by a certified Master Electrician — not an apprentice working alone on your service.
Minimal downtime
We schedule the BC Hydro disconnect tightly, work efficiently, and aim to have power back the same day on most residential upgrades.
Future-proofed
We size the upgrade for what you'll actually add — EV charger, heat pump, hot tub, secondary suite — not just what's there today.
Permits & coordination handled
BC Hydro, Technical Safety BC, your strata or municipality — we manage the paperwork end-to-end.
FAQ
Service panel upgrades, answered
How long is power off during an upgrade?+
For a typical residential upgrade, power is off for most of one business day. We plan the BC Hydro disconnect window tightly so you're back online the same evening in most cases.
Do I need 200A or 400A?+
Depends on what you're powering. EV charging, heat pumps, A/C, induction range, hot tub or a secondary suite usually push past 100A. We do a load calculation as part of the quote and recommend honestly.
Is my Federal Pioneer Stab-Lok panel safe?+
These panels are a known concern — many insurance companies now require replacement. We assess the panel and recommend whether replacement is appropriate.
Do you handle BC Hydro and the permit?+
Yes. We coordinate the BC Hydro service disconnect / reconnect, pull the Technical Safety BC permit under our contractor licence, and complete the final inspection.
Free estimate · same-week scheduling
Upgrade your service properly — book today.
Speak with a Certified BC Master Electrician about your panel upgrade. No pressure, no surprises — just a clear quote.