Electrical Service Upgrades
100A to 200A Electrical Service Upgrades in Delta & the Lower Mainland
Licensed electrical service upgrade planning for homes, suites, strata properties and businesses that need more capacity for EV chargers, heat pumps, hot tubs, generators, shops, renovations, commercial equipment or 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.
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.
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 underground service conditions, conduit routes, utility requirements, excavation needs and site-specific constraints.
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 whether the property is residential, strata or commercial
Service upgrade pricing
What does a 100A to 200A service upgrade usually cost?
Service upgrade pricing depends on overhead vs underground service, meter location, service entrance condition, panel work, utility requirements, permits, inspections and whether trenching or extra site work is needed. These are budgeting ranges only.
Common starting range when the service is overhead and the meter, mast, panel tie-in and access are fairly straightforward.
More likely when underground service, trenching, conduit, long routes, difficult access or extra utility requirements are involved.
Sometimes EV load management or a smaller panel solution can avoid a full service upgrade, depending on the load calculation.
Final pricing depends on site conditions, utility requirements, permit requirements, equipment, labour, inspection needs and whether panel replacement or service entrance work is required.
Want to know which range your project falls into?
Text us photos of your panel, main breaker, meter, service entrance and a short list of what you are adding. We can usually tell whether it looks like a service upgrade, panel upgrade or load management review.
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 EVEMS or DCC-style load management system may help avoid a full service upgrade when the existing service and project conditions allow it.
Are overhead and underground service upgrades different?
Yes. Overhead and underground services have different equipment, routing, utility, access and site requirements. Underground work can vary more because conduit routes and excavation may be involved.
How much does a 100A to 200A service upgrade cost?
A straightforward overhead 100A to 200A service upgrade may start around $3,500-$6,500+. Underground or more complex service upgrades can be higher, often around $6,500-$10,000+ depending on trenching, utility requirements, equipment, permits and site conditions. Photos are needed for an accurate quote.