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Describe the planned loads and send a photo of the closed panel and visible exterior labels without removing covers.
Service Panel Upgrade (100–200A)
A planned EV charger, renovation or equipment change may justify reviewing the home's electrical service. Renovation1 coordinates the project scope with a Licensed Electrical Contractor where required. Panel replacement and an increase in service capacity are assessed as distinct work.
Request a panel upgrade assessmentWhat is checked before work
- Existing service rating, panel model, condition and compatible equipment
- Current demand and proposed loads assessed by the electrical contractor
- Service conductors, meter arrangements, grounding and installation access
- Utility requirements, outage planning and ESA notification or inspection steps
Common reasons homeowners contact us
- Planning additional electrical demand for an EV or major appliance
- Renovation work that changes the circuit layout
- An aging or unsuitable panel identified for assessment
- Checking whether the existing service can support a proposed project
What we can help with
- Review of the existing service and proposed loads
- Definition of panel replacement or service-capacity work actually needed
- Coordination of agreed utility and ESA steps
- Installation, circuit identification and required completion checks within the approved scope
What is included
- A defined proposal based on assessed electrical requirements
- Identification of equipment, circuit changes and access work included
- Confirmation of utility and notification responsibilities
- Handover of the documentation applicable to the completed work
What may require additional assessment
- Utility changes or service equipment beyond the panel itself
- Existing wiring defects discovered during assessment
- Relocation, access openings or repairs to finished surfaces
- Scheduling of disconnection, inspection and reconnection
How the work normally proceeds
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The electrical contractor assesses the service, load and utility requirements.
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The estimate identifies the needed work, outage arrangements, notification responsibilities and completion documents.
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Common questions
No. The decision depends on assessed electrical demand, existing equipment and the proposed installation. Suitable load management may be an option for EV charging. The panel's age or number of empty spaces alone does not decide the required service rating.
No. The incoming service, associated equipment and utility arrangements must support any capacity increase. A panel replacement or added subpanel can change distribution without increasing the home's service capacity.
Service replacement or upgrade work generally involves an outage coordinated with the utility and the required ESA process. The timing and reconnection conditions are confirmed for the actual project; no fixed outage duration is promised from photos.
Service area
Ottawa and nearby communities. Include your neighbourhood, parking and access details so we can confirm the visit arrangements.
Estimate
Planning a similar project?
Send photos and project details to clarify the scope and next step.
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