I am a retired engineer and have been involved with industrial trades most of my life. Having all traded for projects across N America. TV highlights the bad ones but I can tell you there are many good ones that are proud of the work they do and go out of the way to showcase their skills, such is the team from Remarkable Electric. Frank and Andrew and the rest of their crew have installed a whole house backup generator in addition I decided to upgrade the house and workshop service requirements up to 200amp. They were not the lowest price but they were the best choice for my requirements Comparing several quotes there was a significantly different approach from Frank, the placement of the generator on the property and it's supplier. I chose a Champion generator which are world wide with Canadian Head office in Burlington Ont. Unlike the most advertised brand. Backup is only of value if it works when you need it and if it doesn't how long will it take to get parts! Our border with the USA is not as it once was. Through out this installation the crew have been very professional cleaning up as they proceeded Even replacing my can of bug spray after killing a nest of yellow jackets which had nested in the outside service. I have no problem recommending Remarkable Electric and you can be confident that whatever tasks you contract with them you will be completely satisfied
Electrical Panel Upgrades in Hamilton & Niagara
Upgrade your panel safely. Flat-rate pricing. ESA inspections included.
About This Service
Your electrical panel decides how much power your home can draw at once, and it protects every circuit in the house. Many Hamilton homes were built with 100-amp service or less, when a house had far fewer appliances. Central air, an electric range, a home office, a hot tub or an EV charger can push an older panel past what it was built for. Then breakers trip, lights dim and the safety margin disappears. An upgrade gives your home the capacity it needs now, with room to add circuits later.
On the Mountain, post-war bungalows often need a move to 200 amps to handle air conditioning, home offices and modern appliances, and wartime homes in lower Stoney Creek were built with 60-amp panels. Some older homes still have Federal Pacific or Zinsco panels, whose breakers are known to fail to trip during an overload; we recommend replacing those whether or not you have noticed a problem.
What We Do
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100A to 200A Upgrade
The most common upgrade for modern homes.
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200A to 400A Upgrade
For large homes or those adding major loads like EV chargers.
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Fuse Box to Breaker Conversion
Replace outdated fuse boxes with modern breaker panels.
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Recalled Panel Replacement
Federal Pacific, Zinsco, and other recalled panels replaced.
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Sub-Panel Installation
Additional capacity for garages, workshops, or additions.
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Whole-Home Surge Protection
Protect your electronics from power surges.
What's Included
Load Assessment
We look at what your home uses now and what you plan to add, then recommend the size you need: 100, 200 or 400 amps.
New Panel and Breakers
A modern breaker panel with more spaces, so high-draw appliances can have dedicated circuits.
Meter Base and Service Cable
When the service size changes, the meter base and service entrance cable are usually replaced along with the panel.
Utility Coordination
We arrange the meter disconnect and reconnect with your local utility.
Permit and ESA Inspection
The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) permit and inspection are included in the flat-rate price.
Surge Protection, If You Want It
A whole-home surge protector can be added at the new panel to stop surges before they reach your circuits.
Signs You Need It
Breakers That Trip Often
Resetting breakers regularly means the system is under strain. If the cause is not fixed, heat can build up inside the panel.
Lights That Flicker or Dim
Lights that dim when the vacuum, hair dryer or microwave starts point to a panel running near its rated capacity.
A Fuse Box
Fuses date from an era of far lighter electrical use, and many Ontario insurers ask about your electrical service.
A Federal Pacific or Zinsco Panel
Their breakers are known to fail to trip during an overload. Replacement is recommended even if nothing seems wrong.
A Big New Load on the Way
An EV charger, hot tub, central air, workshop or addition often needs more capacity than a 100-amp service has to spare.
An Aging Panel
Most panels last 25 to 40 years. Past that, corrosion, loose connections and worn breakers become more likely, often out of sight.
How It Works
Assessment and Load Check
An electrician looks at your panel, service and wiring, asks what you plan to add and works out the size you need.
Flat-Rate Quote and Permit
You get a firm price before work starts. We take out the ESA permit and book the disconnect with your utility.
Upgrade Day
Most upgrades take one day. The power is off for about four to six hours while the panel, and the meter base if needed, are replaced.
ESA Inspection
The Electrical Safety Authority inspects the work to confirm it meets code.
What Affects the Price
A panel upgrade from 100 to 200 amps typically ranges from $3,500 to $5,500. The price depends on amperage and home size.
Amperage and Home Size
Moving to 400 amps, or upgrading a large home with many circuits, costs more than a standard move from 100 to 200 amps.
Meter Base and Service Cable
Replacing or moving the meter base, or running a new service entrance cable, adds to the job.
Panel Location
Where the panel sits and how far it is from the utility connection affect the materials and the labour.
Condition of the Existing Wiring
Aluminum wiring, knob and tube or old circuits that need correcting before reconnection add work.
Extras at the Same Time
New circuits, a sub-panel or whole-home surge protection added during the upgrade are quoted with it.
Why Homeowners Choose Remarkable
Family-Owned & Local
A local Hamilton family that treats your home like our own. No subcontractors, ever.
Flat-Rate Pricing
The price we quote is the price you pay. No hourly surprises, no hidden fees. Guaranteed.
Lifetime Warranty
Every job backed by our lifetime workmanship warranty. If our work fails, we fix it free.
Frequently Asked Questions
A load calculation answers it. We add up what your home uses now, including heating, air conditioning, the range and the dryer, plus what you plan to add, such as an EV charger or a hot tub. Many homes are well served by 200 amps, and large homes with heavy loads may need 400.
Often, yes. Many Ontario insurers ask about the electrical service when writing a policy, and homes with fuse panels, undersized service, or Federal Pacific or Zinsco panels can face higher premiums or trouble getting coverage. A modern breaker panel installed under an ESA permit gives you documentation to show them.
A sub-panel is a smaller panel fed from your main one. It adds breaker spaces close to where you need them, such as a detached garage, a workshop or an addition. It shares the capacity of your main service, so if that service is already near its limit, an upgrade may need to come first.
It is a good time to. A whole-home surge protector mounts at the panel and diverts surges, whether they come from the grid or from large appliances cycling on and off, before they reach your circuits. It works best alongside plug-in surge protectors for sensitive electronics such as computers and TVs.
What Customers Say
Highly recommend this business, they upgraded our panel plus hooked power up to our garage. They came at 9 and left by 2, very efficient and had an inspector come out that day. Plus if we had any questions, took the time to answer with full details. If we have any future problems or concerns, we will be a returning customer.
Remarkable came and replaced my electrical panel in hamilton when it died. They did an amazing job! Thank you guys!!
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(289) 210-5221Service Area
Hamilton, Niagara & Southern Ontario
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Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
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