Renovations & panels

Home Electrical Upgrades: Renovations, Panels & Service Upgrades

Inspection-ready wiring, clean panels, and load planning that keeps renovations on schedule and future additions possible.

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Upgrade specialists

Panels, subpanels, and renovation wiring coordinated with permits and inspections.

  • Load calcs before quoting: sizing recommendations are based on actual demand.
  • Clean labeled panels: organized terminations and clear directories.
  • Permits + inspections: paperwork, coordination, and on-site walkthroughs handled.
  • Future-proofing: room for later loads like suites, heat pumps, or EV charging.

Renovations + upgrades

Coordinated electrical scopes

We plan wiring routes, panel locations, and inspection timing so renovations, additions, and suite builds stay on track.

Panels and subpanels

Main panels, subpanels, and labeling are organized for clear future service and balanced loads.

Load planning

We map circuits for kitchens, suites, shops, and heat pumps so power is ready where you need it.

Common triggers

When upgrades make sense

We upgrade services and panels when new loads or aging equipment demand it, not as an upsell.

  • Renovations, additions, or secondary suites
  • Heat pumps, electric heating, or air conditioning
  • Workshops, hot tubs, saunas, or kitchen upgrades
  • Nuisance tripping, crowded panels, or dated equipment
  • Planning space for future EV charging or solar

What to expect

Upgrades done in clear steps

We handle the electrical scope from planning through inspection so you can focus on the renovation itself.

  1. Assessment + load calculation: confirm service size, existing loads, and new circuit needs.
  2. Scope + permit: align with builders, pull permits, and set inspection milestones.
  3. Installation: panel work, wiring, and labeling completed with tidy routing.
  4. Verification: testing, balancing, and walkthrough before inspection.
  5. Ready for future: spare capacity and labeling for later additions like EV charging or solar.

FAQ

Electrical upgrade questions

Do you handle permits and inspections?

Yes. We pull electrical permits, coordinate inspections, and leave labeled panels and documentation ready for Technical Safety BC review.

Can you help plan loads before a renovation?

We map out new circuits, panel space, and service size early so your renovation or addition has power where you need it without surprises.

When is a service upgrade required?

If load calculations show the existing service is maxed out, we recommend and install a panel or full service upgrade so new loads like heat pumps or EV charging stay reliable.

Do you coordinate with other trades?

Yes. We work with builders and homeowners to sequence rough-in, inspections, and finishes so wiring stays on schedule and out of the way.

Can you tidy or relabel an existing panel?

We re-label, balance loads, and clean up wiring so the panel is clear, safe, and ready for future additions.

Do you install subpanels?

Yes. Subpanels are added for additions, shops, or suites when they simplify routing and keep main panels organized.

Can you plan for future EV charging or heat pumps?

We include future loads in today’s calculations so panels, conduits, and spare spaces are ready when you add an EV charger or heat pump later.

Ready for inspection

Schedule your electrical upgrade

Tell us about your renovation or panel needs. We’ll map loads, manage permits, and deliver clean, labeled work that passes inspection.

Serving Greater Victoria and Vancouver Island.

We respond with clear next steps and schedule options.

Request an electrical upgrade