Electrical panel
replacement & upgrades.
Toronto & GTA.
Electric FX provides electrical panel replacement in Toronto and the GTA, including fuse-box replacement, breaker-panel upgrades and additional circuit space. Our electricians assess your equipment and existing supply before recommending work. We also serve Barrie, Innisfil and surrounding Simcoe County communities.
Old fuse boxAFTER
Modern breaker panel
- Licensed Electrical Contractor · 7012216
- Master Electrician Led
- Serving Homeowners & Builders Since 2017
The right upgrade starts with the right assessment.
An aging fuse box, damaged breaker panel or lack of circuit positions can make an upgrade worth considering. We assess equipment condition, approved breaker availability and the circuits you plan to add.
A service upgrade increases the electrical capacity supplied to your property. A panel replacement updates the equipment that distributes that power. A new panel or subpanel alone does not increase the capacity of the incoming service.
Need more incoming capacity? Explore service upgrades →From assessment
to final checks.
Assess the property
We review the existing equipment, available capacity, site conditions and the electrical loads you want to add.
Define the scope
You receive a clear proposal covering the recommended work, equipment and any utility or site requirements that affect the project.
Coordinate the work
We arrange the required ESA notification and inspection steps, coordinate utility involvement and discuss the planned power interruption with you.
Install & complete
Careful installation, circuit identification and final checks, with ESA acceptance documentation provided once the work has been accepted.
Experience behind the work. Electric FX is led by Graydon Farquhar, a Red Seal Journeyperson and Master Electrician who entered the trade in 2008 and founded the company in 2017.
Meet Graydon →Connect your upgrade
with the work ahead.
Planning a remodel? Coordinate capacity and new circuits with your residential electrical renovation. For a new build, explore our custom home electrical services so the service design is considered early.
If your concern is existing equipment, start with an electrical safety assessment or read about common electrical problems. You can also see reviews from Electric FX customers.
Good questions.
Clear answers.
Every property is different. An assessment helps turn the options into a clear plan for yours.
What should a panel-replacement quote include?
Look for the panel and approved breaker selection, circuit identification, grounding and bonding work, any wiring repairs, ESA coordination and planned power interruption. Your proposal should identify any separate utility charges or repairs to finished surfaces. Increasing the incoming service capacity is a different scope.
How should I prepare for the planned power interruption?
Keep the panel and agreed work areas accessible, make arrangements for anyone who needs uninterrupted power, and tell us about equipment that must stay operational. We discuss the expected outage and any project-specific preparation before the scheduled work. Utility reconnection depends on the required coordination and authorization, so the timing is confirmed for your installation.
Do I need a panel replacement or a service upgrade?
That depends on whether the issue is equipment condition, a lack of circuit space or insufficient electrical capacity. We assess all three. A replacement panel may address condition or circuit space, while an increase in service capacity involves reviewing the incoming supply and related equipment.
Will my power need to be turned off?
A service or panel upgrade involves a planned power interruption. The length of the interruption depends on the work and any utility or inspection coordination. We discuss the expected schedule and preparation with you before the installation.
Who handles the ESA notification and inspection?
Electric FX coordinates the required ESA notification and inspection process for our electrical work, along with utility disconnection and reconnection arrangements where needed. We provide the acceptance documentation once ESA has accepted the work. Read ESA’s notification and inspection guidance.
How much does electrical panel replacement cost in Toronto?
Our planning range is $1,500–$3,000+ CAD, plus HST, for panel replacement at the existing service capacity. Equipment selection, circuit count, wiring repairs, access and utility coordination affect the final quote. Increasing the incoming supply is a separate electrical service upgrade. Your written proposal identifies the included work and any additional charges. Read our panel replacement versus service upgrade guide to compare the two scopes.
Does replacing a panel mean every circuit needs an AFCI breaker?
Not automatically. ESA Bulletin 26-29-6 explains that replacing, relocating or upgrading a service or panel does not by itself require AFCI protection on existing branch circuits when no receptacles are added. New wiring and circuit extensions have their own requirements. ESA recommends adding arc-fault protection to existing wiring. We assess the protection required for your specific scope.
Read ESA’s guidance on electrical replacements and alterations (PDF).
What if new AFCI breakers are not available for my old panel?
We check the exact panel model, approved breaker options and circuit arrangement. Replacement can be a sensible long-term solution, especially if the panel is faulty or you need more circuits. Some installations have permitted alternatives to panel replacement; ESA’s guidance addresses certain older-panel AFCI arrangements. We explain the suitable options for your home.
Will a larger panel stop breakers from tripping?
Not necessarily. A breaker may trip because of a circuit overload, a wiring fault or a problem with connected equipment. More service capacity does not repair a faulty branch circuit. We investigate the cause and quote the work that addresses it.
Does a panel upgrade include rewiring the whole house?
No. Replacing the service or panel does not replace the wiring throughout your home. If our assessment identifies wiring repairs or replacement needed for the project, we explain and price that work separately.
What should I send with my enquiry?
Your address, a description of the work you are planning, and photos of the outside of your panel and meter area are a useful starting point. There is no need to remove any electrical covers. We will let you know what else is needed and arrange a site assessment as appropriate.
Make room for
what comes next.
Tell us about your property, existing service and upcoming plans. We will help you understand the next step.