Residential · Electrical Service & Panel Upgrades
Electrical Panel Upgrade & Service Upgrade Specialists
Looking for a panel upgrade electrician in Greater Vancouver? Electric Hero handles complete service panel upgrades - from 60A and 100A sub-panel additions to 200A and 400A electrical service upgrades. We replace dated panels, coordinate with the city and BC Hydro to pull permits and pass inspections, so your home can power what you need safely and efficiently.
- Licensed, insured & bonded
- Certified BC Master Electricians
- 24/7 emergency response
Panel upgrades done right
An electrical service upgrade 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, which is why an electrical service upgrade is one of the most common calls we take.
An electrical panel upgrade with Electric Hero means replacing 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.
Every panel upgrade is led by a panel upgrade electrician who is a Certified BC Master Electrician. 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 panel upgrade needs, under one licence
One contractor, one quote, one accountable team - BC Hydro coordination, permit, install and inspection on every service panel upgrade.
- Full electrical 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.
Service areas
Panel upgrade electricians across Metro Vancouver
Electric Hero completes electrical service upgrades and electrical panel upgrades throughout the Lower Mainland, including Surrey, Burnaby and Coquitlam. Because permit requirements and BC Hydro service connections differ by municipality, we handle the local paperwork for the city your property sits in.
Whether it is a 100A to 200A service panel upgrade in a Burnaby character home, a 400A service for a Surrey new build, or a Coquitlam panel replacement ahead of an EV charger install, a local panel upgrade electrician can be on site quickly.
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.