If your home is in Glenayre, College Park, or older parts of Heritage Mountain, you may be running on a 100A (or even 60A) panel — fine for the original 1970s home but not for today's loads. A heat pump (40–50A), an EV charger (40–60A), an induction range (40A), and a heat pump water heater (50A) can't all fit on a 100A service. We upgrade to 200A in 1–2 days, FSR-certified, with the City of Port Moody electrical permit included.
We also replace dangerous panels: Federal Pacific Stab-Lok (1960s–80s, fire risk, recalled), Zinsco/Sylvania (similar issues), Pushmatic (limited breaker availability), and old screw-in fuse panels. These show up most in 1960s–80s Glenayre, College Park, and parts of Pleasantside — and most home insurers now refuse to renew policies until they're replaced.
Every panel upgrade includes: load calculation, BC Hydro service coordination (we schedule the disconnect/reconnect), permit pulled with City of Port Moody, full panel install with labeled circuits, ground rod verification, AFCI/GFCI breakers per current Canadian Electrical Code, and inspection coordination. 10-year labor warranty, 1-hour callback guaranteed.
What's Included
FSR-certified electricians
Field Safety Representative certified — required by Technical Safety BC for any service work in BC. Not just licensed electricians; FSRs hold the permit.
100A or 60A → 200A upgrade
Standard upgrade across Port Moody. Includes new panel, meter base, service mast (if needed), and BC Hydro disconnect/reconnect coordination.
Federal Pacific / Zinsco replacement
These panels are known fire risks. We replace with Eaton, Siemens, or Square D QO panels. Often resolves home insurance non-renewal issues.
EV charger + heat pump readiness
We size the panel and reserve breaker space for upcoming heat pump (50A double-pole) and EV charger (40–60A). One project, future-proofed.
City of Port Moody electrical permit
Permit pulled before any work starts. Final inspection by Technical Safety BC scheduled and passed before we close the project.
BC Hydro coordination
We schedule the BC Hydro service disconnect (usually 4–6 hours) and reconnect. You're without power for one workday only — we plan around your schedule.
Why Port Moody Homes Need Panel Upgrades
The Federal Pacific problem. 1960s–80s Glenayre, College Park, and Pleasantside homes commonly have Federal Pacific Stab-Lok panels — recalled in the US, never officially recalled in Canada but documented to fail. Failure mode: breakers don't trip during overload, leading to wire overheating and fires. Most home insurers in BC now require these be replaced before policy renewal. We do these every week in Port Moody.
The 100A bottleneck. Heritage Mountain (1990s–2000s) and parts of Inlet Centre were built with 100A service — fine when the load was a furnace, AC, water heater, dryer, and range. Modern Port Moody homes adding heat pumps, EV chargers, induction ranges, and heat pump water heaters max out at 100A. A load calc usually shows 200A is required.
EV charger driver. Most Port Moody panel upgrades we do now are EV-driven. Tesla Model 3/Y, Mustang Mach-E, Rivian, F-150 Lightning — all want 40–60A Level 2 chargers. On a 100A panel with existing loads, there isn't headroom. We upgrade to 200A and run the EV charger conduit at the same time — saves money vs doing them separately.
Strata buildings (Suter Brook, Newport Village) generally have central electrical infrastructure managed by the strata. Panel upgrades for individual condo units are uncommon — but breaker swaps, AFCI/GFCI updates, and EV charger sub-feed installs do happen. Those need strata Form 2 modification approval; we coordinate.
Port Moody Panel Upgrade — Honest Pricing
All-in pricing including FSR labor, materials, City of Port Moody permit, BC Hydro coordination, and inspection.
- 100A → 200A upgrade (standard)Most Port Moody single-family$2,800 – $3,800
- 60A or fuse → 200A (older home)Includes service mast replacement$3,400 – $4,500
- Federal Pacific / Zinsco replacementSame panel size or upsized to 200A$2,800 – $4,200
- Add EV charger circuit (combined with upgrade)+$650 – $1,200
- Add 50A heat pump circuit+$280 – $480
- Service mast / weatherhead replacementIf existing is failed or non-code+$450 – $850
- Ground rod / bonding upgrade+$220 – $380
What Port Moody Homeowners Say
“Bought a 1972 College Park split-level. Original furnace was on its last leg and the panel was 100A Federal Pacific. They replaced both, pulled the City of Port Moody electrical permit, and passed inspection first try. Honest pricing.”
“Wanted a Level 2 charger for our new EV but our 1980s panel didn't have headroom. They upgraded to a 200A panel, ran the conduit through the garage, and pulled the Port Moody electrical permit. Tesla now charges overnight at full speed.”
“Anmore loses power for hours every winter. They installed a Generac standby generator with automatic transfer switch, ran the gas line, and pulled the permit. First windstorm after install — power flipped back inside 15 seconds.”
Other Port Moody Electrical Services
We handle the full electrical silo for Port Moody homes — every service below is from the same in-house team, dispatched from Coquitlam.
Port Moody Electrical FAQs
The questions Port Moody homeowners ask us most about this service.
How do I know if my Port Moody home needs a panel upgrade?
Why does my home insurance want me to replace my panel?
How long does a panel upgrade take?
Can I do an EV charger install at the same time?
Do you handle BC Hydro coordination?
What about strata condos in Suter Brook or Newport Village?
Need a Bigger Panel for Your Port Moody Home? Free Quote.
Free load calculation, written quote, FSR-certified install with City of Port Moody permit. 1-hour callback guaranteed.
- 1-hour callback guaranteed — a real human answers, not a call center.
- Same rates 24/7 — no overtime, weekend, or holiday surcharges, ever.
- Licensed, insured, permitted — Red Seal gas fitters, FSR electricians, $5M coverage.
- 10-year workmanship warranty — industry-leading labor warranty plus full manufacturer parts coverage.