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Emmons Electric Inc. · Brad Emmons, Master Electrician
Residential

Electrical Panel Upgrades

Outdated panel? We provide safe, code-compliant upgrades that handle today’s electrical demands.

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Electrical Panel Upgrades

Your panel is the heart of your electrical system. If yours is a Federal Pioneer Stab-Lok, a fuse box, or a 60/100-amp service struggling to keep up with today’s demands, an upgrade isn’t cosmetic. It’s the foundation every other electrical decision rests on. Brad personally inspects, plans, and pulls the permit so the upgrade is done once, done right, and ESA-certified.

Often paired with ev charger installation, knob & tube replacement, and hot tub & pool wiring. We coordinate the whole job under a single permit when it makes sense.

Panel Upgrades, work in progress
From a recent panel upgrades job in Durham Region.

What’s included

  • Load calculation and capacity planning for current and future demand
  • Removal of legacy 60-amp or 100-amp service, fuse boxes, or Federal Pioneer Stab-Lok panels
  • 200-amp service upgrade with new meter base, mast, and main breaker
  • Permit pulled and ESA inspection coordinated end-to-end
  • Coordination with Hydro One / Oshawa PUC for service reconnect
  • Labelling and clean panel layout for future serviceability

When to call us

  • Breakers tripping when major appliances run at the same time
  • A panel with screw-in fuses or a Federal Pioneer Stab-Lok label
  • Plans for an EV charger, heat pump, hot tub, or basement renovation
  • Burn marks, buzzing, or warm spots near the panel
  • Insurance company asking for documentation of your service rating

How it works

  1. 01
    On-site assessment

    Brad reviews your existing service, current load, and what you’re planning. No call-centre middleman.

  2. 02
    Permit & schedule

    We pull the ESA permit and book the utility disconnect window with the local provider.

  3. 03
    Install day

    Old service out, new 200-amp service in, panel reorganized and clearly labelled. Power restored same day in most cases.

  4. 04
    Inspection & sign-off

    ESA inspects, certificate is issued, and you get the paperwork your insurer or future buyer will want.

FAQ

Panel Upgrades: questions we hear most.

Real answers from a master electrician. If you don’t see yours, call directly and we’ll work through it.

How much does a 200-amp panel upgrade cost?
Cost depends on whether your existing service can be reused, the length of the run from the meter to the panel, whether the mast or meter base needs replacing, and what your panel feeds. Older homes with knob and tube or panels that need to be relocated take longer than a straightforward swap. Brad walks the job, confirms what is actually involved, and gives you a fixed quote before any work starts.
How long does a panel upgrade take?
Once permits and the utility disconnect window are scheduled, the install itself is typically a single day. Power is restored the same day in most cases. Insurance documentation and the ESA certificate follow shortly after.
Do I need a panel upgrade for an EV charger?
Often, yes. A Level 2 EV charger draws 30 to 50 amps continuously. Most 100-amp panels are already close to capacity, so a load calculation is the first step. If your panel is already at 200 amps, a dedicated circuit is usually all you need.
My panel is a Federal Pioneer Stab-Lok. Should I replace it?
Yes. Federal Pioneer Stab-Lok panels are widely flagged for failing to trip during faults, and most Canadian insurers now require their replacement. Replacing it with a modern panel is the single best electrical safety upgrade you can make.
Do you pull the ESA permit?
Always. Every panel upgrade we do is pulled and inspected under our ECRA license. You receive the ESA certificate for your records and your insurer.

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Knob & Tube Replacement

Knob & Tube Replacement

Upgrade old wiring to today’s standards and enjoy greater safety and energy efficiency.

Hot Tub & Pool Wiring

Hot Tub & Pool Wiring

Specialized installations to power your hot tub or pool lighting safely and reliably.

Ready when you are

Have a project? Let’s talk it through.

Send a quick message or call Brad directly. Most quotes can be priced over the phone or with a short site visit.

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