Electrical Panel Upgrades in Courtenay & the Comox Valley

Your electrical panel is the beating heart of your home. As you add modern conveniences like heat pumps, EV chargers, hot tubs, or an in-law suite, older panels can quickly become overloaded. At Trusted Electrical Ltd., we specialize in 100-amp to 200-amp service upgrades and sub-panel installations so that your home can safely handle today's electrical demands.

Why Comox Valley Homeowners Trust Us With Their Power

When you hire someone to replace your home's main electrical hub, you cannot afford to cut corners. Here is why over 1,000 customers across the mid-north island have chosen us:

  • Your project won't be handed off to a junior apprentice. Our work is overseen by an FSR Class B Master Electrician with 12 years of hands-on experience solving complex electrical issues.

  • We have successfully served roughly 1,000 customers across the mid-north island, building our reputation one safe, clean, and code-compliant installation at a time.

  • We hold an active Technical Safety BC License (LEL0210278) and carry $3 million in liability insurance, giving you total peace of mind that your property is protected.

  • We physically test your new charging station before we leave to ensure proper grounding and polarity, and we back our installation with a comprehensive 1-year workmanship guarantee.

  • We treat your home exactly how we would treat our own. Our meticulous attention to detail and friendly customer service is why over 80% of our business comes directly from customer referrals.

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Our Installation Process

A professional does not just pack their tools, flip the main breaker, and say, "You're all set." When we upgrade your panel, we adhere to a strict 4-step completion standard:

  1. Active Testing

    We physically demonstrate the integrity of our work. We use a plug tester to ensure proper grounding and manually trip and reset new GFCI/AFCI breakers to prove the safety mechanisms are active.

    2. Clear Panel Directory

    You will never be left with vague scribbles like "Plugs" or "Lights." We leave a fully updated, legible, clear panel schedule so you always know exactly what each breaker controls (e.g., "Kitchen island receptacles and disposal").

    3. Total Site Cleanliness

    A true professional respects your property. All copper clippings, stripped insulation, and metal knockout plugs are swept up and completely removed before we leave.

    4. The final paper trail

    We do not demand final payment until we provide your Certificate of Inspection from Technical Safety BC, ensuring your new panel is 100% legal, compliant, and ready for your home insurance provider.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • It depends entirely on your home's total power load. If you are adding a heavy continuous draw—like an EV charger and a heat pump—to an older 100-amp home, a full 200-amp service upgrade is usually required. If you simply need more breaker space but your total load is low, a sub-panel might suffice. We will determine exactly what you need during your free home assessment.

  • A full service upgrade does require coordinating a temporary disconnect with BC Hydro. We work efficiently to ensure your downtime is kept to an absolute minimum, typically restoring your power the very same day so you aren't left in the dark.

  • Every home is different depending on the existing wiring, the location of the meter, and BC Hydro's infrastructure. We provide a free, no-obligation walkthrough and give you a transparent, itemized written quote before any work begins so there are zero surprises.

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Fill out the form below or call us at 778-992-2399 to get a no-obligation estimate for your home.

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Ready to upgrade you home’s power? We proudly serve homeowners across the Comox Valley, including Courtenay, Comox, Cumberland, Royston, Merville, Union Bay, Fanny Bay, Black Creek, and Campbell River.