Panel & Service Upgrades in Calgary

Custom electrical panel with dressed wiring by Taiga Electric

Exterior meter and service base installation

Electrical panel during a service upgrade

Service mast and meter base on a new build

More Power, Safely Added

Older homes and maxed-out panels weren't built for today's loads. Taiga Electric upgrades your service and replaces your panel so you can add the equipment you want without tripping breakers or stressing your wiring. As a Certified Master Electrician-owned company, every upgrade is sized correctly, permitted, and done to the Canadian Electrical Code.

Not sure whether you need a full service upgrade or just a panel swap? We'll assess your current capacity, explain your options in plain English, and recommend exactly what your home needs, nothing more.

What We Do

Panel replacements for old, full, or unsafe panels
Service upgrades (e.g., 100A to 200A) to add capacity
Dedicated circuits for EV chargers, hot tubs, AC, and ranges
Indoor sub-panels for additions, garages, and shops
Outdoor sub-panels for landscape, detached, and acreage use
Load mitigation and energy management systems
Permit and utility coordination handled for you

Our Process

Capacity Assessment

We check your existing panel and service, calculate your current and future load, and pinpoint exactly what's needed.

Clear Quote

You get an upfront, itemized quote, no surprises and no pressure.

Permits & Scheduling

We pull the electrical permit and coordinate any utility disconnect and reconnect so the work goes smoothly.

Upgrade & Install

We replace the panel or upgrade the service cleanly and safely, then add your new circuits.

Inspection & Walkthrough

We arrange inspection, label your new panel clearly, and walk you through everything.

Why Choose Taiga Electric

Certified Master Electrician owned and operated
Journeyman electricians with 20+ years of experience each
Correctly sized, we don't over-build or under-build your service
Permits pulled and utility coordination handled
Honest, upfront pricing and plain-English advice

Questions Answered

Panel & Service Upgrade FAQs

Straight answers to the questions Calgary homeowners ask most about electrical panel upgrades.

How much does a panel upgrade cost in Calgary?

The cost depends on the size of panel you need, the condition of your existing service and meter, and whether any wiring needs to be brought up to code. Since every project is different, we give you an exact, upfront quote after a quick assessment — no cost, no obligation — so you know the real number for your setup before any work begins.

How do I know if I need a panel upgrade?

Common signs include frequently tripping breakers, flickering lights when appliances run, a panel that's warm to the touch, a fuse box, or a home over 25 years old with its original panel. Adding an EV charger, hot tub, AC, or basement suite usually requires more capacity too. We offer free assessments to confirm what you need.

Do I need a permit for a panel upgrade?

Yes. A panel or service upgrade requires an electrical permit and inspection, and usually coordination with the utility. As a master-electrician-owned company, we handle the permit, inspection, and utility coordination from start to finish.

Will I lose power during the upgrade?

Yes, your power will be off for part of the day while we swap the panel and reconnect circuits. We plan the work to keep the outage as short as possible and let you know the expected window ahead of time so you can prepare.

What size panel do I need?

Most modern homes are well served by a 200-amp panel, though the right size depends on your home's square footage and the loads you run. We calculate your actual demand and recommend a panel that fits both your current needs and future additions like an EV charger or suite.