Electrical Service Upgrades
100A to 200A Electrical Service Upgrades in Delta & the Lower Mainland
Licensed electrical service upgrades for homes and properties that need more capacity for EV chargers, heat pumps, hot tubs, suites, renovations and future electrical demand.
Hundel Electric reviews the electrical service feeding the property, including service size, meter equipment, service entrance, overhead or underground conditions, utility requirements, permits, inspections and whether a larger service is actually needed.
Straightforward overhead 100A to 200A service upgrades start at $3,500 + electrical permit. Underground upgrades start at $3,000 + electrical permit where the existing underground service route and conditions are suitable.
A service upgrade is different from a panel upgrade. Some projects can use EV load management, a sub-panel or circuit planning instead of a full 100A to 200A upgrade.
Electrical work in progress
Service capacity and panel planning for new construction
Real electrical work completed by Hundel Electric during the construction process. Service size, panel capacity, circuit requirements and future electrical loads are considered before final equipment, connections and inspections are completed.
Branch-circuit wiring organized and brought into the panel during construction. The panel installation is planned around the property's service capacity, finished circuits and future electrical demand.
Electrical service size, meter and panel requirements planned around the finished home, major electrical loads and future capacity before final service equipment is completed.
Planning a 100A to 200A service upgrade?
Send photos of your electrical panel, main breaker, meter and service
entrance. Include a short list of the new electrical loads you are
adding so we can review the likely scope.
Service upgrade scope
A service upgrade is about the capacity feeding the property.
A service upgrade can involve the incoming electrical service, meter and service equipment, service entrance, utility coordination, permits and inspection requirements. Hundel Electric checks the existing service and planned loads before recommending a full upgrade.
100A to 200A upgrade planning
Review whether the property needs more incoming electrical capacity for EV charging, suites, renovations, HVAC, shops or future electrical demand.
Overhead service review
Review service mast, service entrance, meter location, clearances, routing and site conditions for overhead electrical services.
Underground service review
Review existing underground conduit, service route, utility requirements and whether excavation or additional site work is required.
Meter and service equipment
Plan service equipment changes, meter-related work, panel tie-in, permit requirements and inspection support where applicable.
What this service includes
Service upgrade planning from the utility feed to the panel.
- 100A to 200A service upgrade review
- Overhead and underground service planning
- Meter and service equipment review
- Service entrance and routing review
- Panel tie-in and capacity planning
- Permit and inspection support where required
- Coordination planning for utility disconnect and reconnect
What to send for a quote
Photos help confirm the real scope.
- Photo of the full electrical panel with labels visible
- Photo of the main breaker size
- Photo of the meter and service entrance outside
- Photo of the overhead mast or underground service area
- List of planned loads: EV charger, suite, heat pump, hot tub, generator, shop or renovation
- Your city and property type
Service upgrade pricing
100A to 200A service upgrades with clear starting prices.
Service upgrade pricing depends on whether the service is overhead or underground, the existing meter and service equipment, panel tie-in, utility requirements and site conditions. We use clear starting prices and confirm the actual scope before work begins.
Starting price for a straightforward overhead service upgrade where the meter, service mast, panel tie-in and access are reasonably straightforward.
Starting price where the existing underground conduit and service route are suitable for the upgrade. New conduit, trenching, hydro-vac work or difficult site conditions are additional where required.
Includes supplying and installing the EV energy management system for a straightforward residential installation. The EV charger circuit is priced separately.
Starting prices are based on straightforward installations. Electrical permit fees are additional. Utility charges, trenching, hydro-vac work, new underground conduit, structural work, equipment relocation, extensive panel work and other site-specific requirements may be additional. EV load management pricing includes supply and installation of the EV management system; the EV charger circuit is separate.
Want to know what your service upgrade is likely to cost?
Text us photos of your panel, main breaker, meter and service
entrance. We can usually identify whether the project looks like a
straightforward overhead upgrade, underground upgrade or whether load
management may be a better option.
Panel, service or load management
Not every project needs a full 200A service upgrade.
Some homes need a full service upgrade. Others only need a panel upgrade, sub-panel, circuit planning or EV load management. Hundel Electric checks the practical option before recommending the bigger job.
Electrical panel upgrades
If the main issue is the breaker panel, circuit organization, panel replacement or adding a sub-panel, start with panel upgrade planning.
View panel upgrades →EV load management systems
If the service is tight but the main goal is an EV charger, load management may help avoid a full service upgrade.
View load management →EV charger installation
For EV chargers, Hundel Electric reviews panel capacity, charger amperage, route and whether service upgrade work is required.
View EV chargers →EV and panel upgrade estimator
Use the estimator to organize the main details before asking for EV charger, panel upgrade or service upgrade pricing.
Open estimator →Common reasons
Why a property may need a service upgrade
A service upgrade is usually considered when the existing service is too small for the planned electrical demand or when site conditions require service equipment changes.
EV charger demand
Some EV charger installs can work with load management, while others require service upgrade planning.
View EV chargers →Renovations and suites
Suites, additions, kitchens, garages and major renovations can increase electrical demand enough to trigger review.
View renovations →Commercial equipment
Tenant improvements, circuit additions, commercial equipment and lighting changes can require service capacity planning.
View commercial electrical →Our process
How Hundel Electric handles service upgrade review
Service upgrades need more planning than ordinary circuit work. We review the existing service, the planned loads, the site conditions and the practical upgrade path before work starts.
Review service size and equipment
We review the main service size, meter area, panel, service entrance, overhead or underground conditions and planned loads.
Confirm the upgrade path
We explain whether the property needs a service upgrade, panel upgrade, sub-panel, load management or another solution.
Plan permits and coordination
Service upgrades may require permit, inspection, utility, material and scheduling coordination depending on the property.
Complete and review
The service-related electrical work is completed cleanly, checked and supported through inspection requirements where applicable.
Service areas
Electrical service upgrades across Delta and the Lower Mainland
Hundel Electric is based in North Delta and provides service upgrade review and planning for homeowners, builders, strata properties, property managers and businesses across the Lower Mainland.
Questions & answers
Common questions about electrical service upgrades
These answers help separate service upgrades from panel upgrades and load management.
What is an electrical service upgrade?
An electrical service upgrade increases or changes the electrical capacity feeding the property. It may involve meter and service equipment, overhead or underground service conditions, permits, inspections and utility requirements.
Is a service upgrade the same as a panel upgrade?
No. A panel upgrade focuses on the breaker panel. A service upgrade focuses on the electrical service feeding the property. Some projects need both, but they are not the same thing.
Do I always need 200 amps?
No. Some homes can use load management, a sub-panel or a panel upgrade instead. A service upgrade depends on existing service size, planned loads and site conditions.
Can EV load management avoid a service upgrade?
Sometimes. For EV chargers, an EV energy management system may help avoid a full service upgrade when the existing service and project conditions allow it. Hundel Electric's straightforward residential EV load management installations start at $2,000 + electrical permit, including supply and installation of the EV management system. The EV charger circuit is priced separately.
Are overhead and underground service upgrades different?
Yes. Overhead and underground services have different equipment, routing, utility, access and site requirements. Underground service upgrades can start at $3,000 + electrical permit where the existing underground conduit and service route are suitable. New conduit, trenching or other site work can increase the final price.
How much does a 100A to 200A service upgrade cost?
Straightforward overhead 100A to 200A service upgrades start at $3,500 + electrical permit. Underground 100A to 200A service upgrades start at $3,000 + electrical permit where the existing underground service route and conduit are suitable. Utility requirements, trenching, new conduit, equipment changes and other site conditions may increase the final price.