Cost to Upgrade to 200 Amp Service in Ontario
Is your home's electrical service struggling to keep up? Upgrading from 60A or 100A to 200A service gives you the power capacity for EV chargers, central AC, and modern living. Here's what it costs in Ontario. All prices in Canadian dollars.
Get Free Quote: +1 866 565 5427A 200 amp service upgrade is one of the most common electrical improvements for Ontario homeowners. It involves upgrading your entire electrical service — including the panel, meter base, service entrance cables, and often the overhead or underground service — to handle 200 amps of power.
This upgrade is different from simply replacing a panel; it's a comprehensive upgrade to your home's electrical infrastructure that requires coordination with your local utility (Toronto Hydro, Alectra, Hydro One, etc.).
200 Amp Service Upgrade Costs
Common Upgrade Paths
100A to 200A Upgrade
Most common upgrade. Includes new 200A panel, service entrance upgrade, utility coordination, permit, and ESA inspection.
60A to 200A Upgrade
More extensive upgrade. Often requires new meter base, service mast, weatherhead, and may need utility transformer upgrade.
Fuse Box to 200A Breakers
Replace old fuse box with modern 200A breaker panel. May include service upgrade if currently undersized.
Detailed Cost Breakdown
100A to 200A Upgrade Breakdown
Note: If your home requires a utility transformer upgrade or significant service line work, additional costs from your utility may apply (typically $500-$2,000+).
Why Upgrade to 200 Amp Service?
EV Charger Installation
Level 2 EV chargers require 40-50 amps. With 100A service, you may not have enough capacity after accounting for existing loads.
Central Air Conditioning
Modern AC units need 30-50 amps. Upgrading ensures you can cool your home without tripping breakers.
Home Additions
Adding a basement apartment, garage, or home office? You'll need more electrical capacity to power the new space.
Hot Tub or Pool
Hot tubs and pool equipment require dedicated 50+ amp circuits that older panels can't support.
Frequent Breaker Trips
If breakers trip regularly, your current service is overloaded. 200A provides room to grow.
Home Value
200A service is expected by buyers. Upgrading before selling eliminates a negotiation point and speeds up sales.
The 200 Amp Upgrade Process
Assessment & Quote
We inspect your current service, panel location, and discuss your needs. Free, no-obligation quote provided.
Permit & Scheduling
We pull ESA permits and coordinate with your utility for the disconnect/reconnect appointment.
Installation Day
Power is disconnected (typically 4-8 hours). We install new panel, meter base, and service entrance.
Inspection & Power On
ESA inspects the work. Once approved, utility reconnects power. You receive certificate.
How Long Does It Take?
Most 200 amp service upgrades are completed in a single day. Here's the typical timeline:
- Quote to scheduled date: 1-2 weeks (depends on utility scheduling)
- Power outage during work: 4-8 hours
- ESA inspection: Usually same day or next business day
- Total project time: Most jobs are done in one day
We work efficiently to minimize your time without power, and we always ensure you have electricity restored before we leave.
Utility Coordination
Upgrading to 200A service requires coordination with your local electricity utility. We handle this for you, but here's what's involved:
- Toronto Hydro: Serves Toronto. Typically 1-2 week scheduling.
- Alectra Utilities: Serves Mississauga, Brampton, Hamilton, Vaughan, and more.
- Hydro One: Serves rural areas and some suburbs.
- Halton Hills Hydro: Serves Georgetown and Acton.
The utility will disconnect power at the meter, allowing us to safely perform the upgrade. Once we're done and ESA approves the work, they reconnect you to the grid.
We handle all utility coordination — you don't need to call them yourself.
Quick Reference: Upgrade Pricing
100A → 200A Upgrade
Standard upgrade. New panel, service entrance, permits, inspection. Most common for 1970s-2000s homes.
60A Fuse → 200A Breaker
Comprehensive upgrade. New panel, meter base, service mast, full modernization. For pre-1970s homes.
Bundle savings! 200A upgrade plus Level 2 EV charger installation. Efficient single-project pricing.
With Whole Home Surge
Add whole-home surge protection during your upgrade. Protects all electronics from power surges.
200 Amp Upgrade Service Areas
KoljiBros Electrical provides 200 amp service upgrades across the Greater Toronto Area and Southern Ontario.
Get Your Free 200 Amp Upgrade Quote
Ready to upgrade your home's electrical capacity? KoljiBros Electrical provides free, no-obligation quotes. We handle everything — permits, utility coordination, installation, and ESA inspection. Most upgrades completed in one day.