Panel upgrades and service upgrades for homes and properties across Toronto and the GTA.
ABT Electric Ltd. handles panel and service upgrade requests for homes and commercial properties across Toronto and the GTA. We review the existing panel, electrical load, planned additions such as EV charging or renovations, and any permit or inspection requirements before proposing the work.
What we review before a panel upgrade
Before recommending an upgrade, we review the existing service, current and planned loads, panel access, and applicable requirements.
Existing panel and service size
Current panel rating, available breaker spaces, age, condition, and incoming service capacity.
Electrical load and future demand
Existing circuits, planned additions such as EV chargers, HVAC, or renovation loads.
Property type and access
House, condo, townhouse, or commercial unit, plus panel location and working clearance.
Permits and inspection requirements
ESA notification, permit steps, and inspection coordination where applicable under Ontario requirements.
Panel upgrade support
Panel work varies with the existing service, available capacity, property access, and planned electrical loads.
Residential panel upgrades
- 100A to 200A service upgrades
- Panel replacement and relocation
- Load review for renovations and EV charging
- Breaker and circuit rebalancing
Condos & townhouses
- Panel capacity review before additions
- Coordination with property management where needed
- Sub-panel additions where appropriate
- Scope review for shared or limited access panels
Commercial & small business
- Commercial panel and distribution upgrades
- Tenant improvement electrical capacity
- Load calculations for equipment changes
- Permit and inspection coordination where required
How a panel upgrade is assessed
We confirm why the upgrade is being considered, then review the service, panel, loads, and access before quoting. Permit and inspection steps depend on the scope.
Request review.
Share the property type, location, urgency, and reason for the upgrade request.
Share panel and load details.
Provide known panel size, planned electrical additions, and any recent issues or breaker trips.
On-site or remote capacity review.
We review panel condition, service size, access, and applicable electrical requirements.
Written scope and quote.
When the scope is clear enough to price responsibly, we outline the work and provide a written quote.
Permit coordination where required.
For work that requires notification or permits, we support coordination according to Ontario requirements.
Upgrade and inspection / sign-off support.
Licensed electricians perform the work with code-focused execution and support sign-off where inspections apply.
What affects panel upgrade cost?
Cost depends on the property, existing service size, required capacity, panel location, wiring condition, and any utility coordination. Permit or inspection steps may also affect the scope. We confirm these details before preparing a written quote.
Panel upgrades for different property types
Upgrade approach and scope can vary by building type, existing service capacity, and access to the electrical room or meter base.
Homes and detached properties
Detached and semi-detached homes where service size, meter location, and panel access can be reviewed for a full or partial upgrade path.
Condos and townhouses
Condo and townhouse requests where existing capacity, property rules, and shared infrastructure may affect upgrade planning.
Commercial units
Retail, office, and small commercial spaces where distribution upgrades, tenant loads, and permit steps may apply.
Panel upgrade questions
Common questions about service size, permits, EV charging, and upgrade requests.
When do I need a panel upgrade?
A panel upgrade may be needed when the existing service or panel no longer supports planned electrical load, when breakers trip frequently, when spaces are full, or when additions such as EV charging, HVAC, or major renovations require more capacity. ABT Electric Ltd. reviews the property before recommending an approach.
Can you upgrade from 100A to 200A service?
We can assess the feasibility of 100A to 200A service upgrade requests for residential and commercial properties. Utility requirements, panel location, wiring condition, and permit or inspection steps determine the scope.
Do panel upgrades require permits or inspection?
Permit or inspection requirements can depend on the scope of work and applicable Ontario electrical requirements. ABT Electric Ltd. can help coordinate notification, permit, and inspection steps where required.
Can a panel upgrade support EV charger installation?
Often yes, when additional electrical capacity is required for EV charging or other loads. Panel upgrade planning can be reviewed alongside charger installation scope where both are part of the project.
What information should I provide for a panel upgrade quote?
Please share the property type, service address or area, known panel or service size, reason for the upgrade, planned electrical additions, and whether the panel is easily accessible. Photos of the panel can be requested during follow-up if helpful.
Planning a panel upgrade?
Tell us about the property, existing panel, planned electrical additions, location, and timing. We will review the request and explain what information or site visit is needed next.