There are many reasons to upgrade electrical panels. To upgrade the power capacity of your home, first, you need to know the capacity of your service. Most of the households run at a capacity of 80–100 Amps. When your electrical systems show flaws, then you must upgrade the electrical capacity of your house.
If your lights flicker or your current panel is in poor condition, you must go for an upgrade. There are many benefits to upgrading your home’s power capacity. The first and foremost is safety. Upgrading the power capacity can save your house and family from many hazards, like fires.
Electrical Panel Upgrade In Port Coquitlam And Nearby
If you face power issues in your home and you are looking for the best and most trusted electricians to do electrical panel upgrades in Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, and Port Moody, you can not find anyone better than Navid and his team at Intel Power Electric.
We offer experience with our electrical panel upgrade to make your home’s electrical system ready to meet the demands of modern living. We have a professional team of electricians who will work on your electrical system and give you a complete estimate of what you will get. If you think your electrical system has a low capacity or is showing errors, contact us today!
Intel Power’s panel upgrade service is a 24/7 one, and you can call us any time you need our electricians to fix your issue.
Serving Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody & Burnaby
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When Do You Need a Panel Upgrade?
Consider a panel upgrade if any of the following apply:
- Your service is 100A or less
- You still have a fuse box
- Breakers trip regularly
- You’re adding an EV charger, hot tub, heat pump or AC
- You’re building an addition, suite or laneway home
- Your insurer or home inspection flagged the panel
- Lights flicker when large appliances run
100A vs 200A — Which Do You Need?
| Service | Best for |
|---|---|
| 100A | Older/smaller homes, limited room for EV + major appliances |
| 200A | Recommended for EV charging, hot tubs, suites and future additions |
For most Tri-Cities homes adding EV charging, we recommend 200A.
How Much Does a Panel Upgrade Cost?
Every home is different, but most 100A to 200A service upgrades in the Tri-Cities and Metro Vancouver typically fall in the $3,000–$5,500 range, and a like-for-like panel replacement typically ranges from $1,800–$3,000. Final price depends on your BC Hydro service, meter base condition, permit and how far the panel is from the service entrance. We confirm the exact price with a free assessment before any work starts.
Our Panel Upgrade Process
- Free assessment & fixed quote
- Permits — Technical Safety BC electrical permit (and city requirements) handled by us
- BC Hydro coordination for disconnect/reconnect
- Installation — most upgrades completed in one day, power typically off 4–8 hours
- Inspection & approval, panel labelled and warranty in writing
Panel Upgrade FAQ
How long does a panel upgrade take?
Most are finished in a single day; power is typically off for 4–8 hours.
Do I need a permit?
Yes — a Technical Safety BC permit and inspection are required in BC, and we handle both.
Can I add an EV charger after upgrading?
Yes — a 200A service gives you the capacity for a Level 2 EV charger plus other major loads.
Is an old fuse box a problem for insurance?
Many insurers require fuse boxes and certain problem panels to be replaced; an upgrade removes that issue.
Do you serve my area?
We upgrade panels across Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody and the wider Metro Vancouver area, including Vancouver.
Panel upgrades by city: Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Vancouver, Langley.
Get a free panel assessment — call Intel Power Electric at (604) 618-0977.
