Electrical Panel Upgrade & Installation in Scarborough

Electrical panel upgrade costs in the Scarborough typically range from $2,000 to $4,500 depending on the scope — upgrading from 100 to 200 amps, panel location, and additional circuit work. RenoHouse provides free on-site estimates with transparent pricing.

Yes, all electrical panel upgrades in Ontario require an ESA (Electrical Safety Authority) permit and inspection. RenoHouse handles the entire permit process — we pull the permit, perform the work to code, and arrange the ESA inspection.

Most 100-to-200-amp panel upgrades take 6-10 hours and are completed in a single day. Your power will be off for a portion of the work while the new panel is connected. RenoHouse minimizes downtime as much as possible.

You should consider an upgrade if you have a 60 or 100-amp panel, frequently trip breakers, have a fuse box, are adding an EV charger or AC unit, or are renovating. Homes built before 1980 often need panel upgrades for safety and capacity.

Yes, 200 amps is sufficient for most residential homes in the GTA, including those with central AC, EV chargers, and modern appliances. For very large homes or those with multiple high-draw systems, we can install 400-amp service.

Federal Pacific Electric (FPE) Stab-Lok panels are known for breakers that fail to trip during overloads, creating serious fire risks. If your Scarborough home has an FPE panel, RenoHouse strongly recommends immediate replacement with a modern panel.

Yes, a 200-amp panel upgrade is a valuable improvement that increases your home's electrical capacity and safety. It's often required for home sales and insurance, and supports future additions like EV chargers and renovations.

Yes, RenoHouse coordinates with your local utility (Scarborough Hydro, Alectra, etc.) for service disconnects and reconnects as part of the panel upgrade process. We handle all logistics so you don't have to.

If your older home still has a 100-amp panel, upgrading to 200 amps is highly recommended — especially if you're adding major appliances, EV chargers, or renovating. Modern homes draw significantly more power, and the upgrade future-proofs your electrical system while improving safety.

Knob-and-tube wiring isn't inherently dangerous when undisturbed, but it lacks grounding, can't handle modern electrical loads, and becomes hazardous when insulation is added around it. We recommend replacement during any renovation that opens walls — it also improves your home insurance eligibility.

Yes, but it requires careful cutting to avoid cracking the surrounding plaster. We use specialized techniques to install recessed lighting in plaster ceilings, and can run new wiring through the ceiling cavity from above. The result is modern lighting without damaging your home's character.