Toronto & GTA  ·  Licensed Electrical Contractor

Toronto Panel Upgrades.
Permitted. Inspected. Done in One Day.

Safe, reliable, and high-capacity panel upgrades for modern GTA homes. Fuse box replacements, 200A upgrades, and EV-ready panels — permit and utility coordination handled from start to finish.

ESA Permit & Inspection Handled
Licensed Electrical Contractor
Utility Coordination Included
2-Year Workmanship Warranty
$5M Liability Insurance
WSIB Covered
70+
5★ Reviews
14 YRS
In the Industry
100%
Inspections Passed
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Prefer we call you? Send photos of your panel and we'll get back with a fixed quote — usually within 30 min–2 hrs (business hours).

★★★★★

"The expertise shows in the quality of the work: clean, precise, code-compliant, and completed exactly on schedule. It's rare to find someone this reliable, knowledgeable, and dedicated."

— Talal C. · Google Review · Panel Upgrade · Mississauga
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Close-up view of a residential electrical panel with circuit breakers
★★★★★

"The expertise shows in the quality of the work: clean, precise, code-compliant, and completed exactly on schedule. Whether it was upgrading the electrical panel, installing a subpanel, or running new lines, every part of the job was completed with exceptional attention to detail. It's rare to find someone this reliable, knowledgeable, and dedicated."

— Talal C.  ·  Google Review  ·  Panel Upgrade  ·  Mississauga
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Is It Time to Upgrade?

6 Reasons Toronto Homeowners
Upgrade Their Panel

Most homeowners find out they need an upgrade when something stops them — an insurance flag, a failed permit, a charger that won't install. If any of these apply, don't wait for the moment that forces your hand.

Installing an EV Charger

A Level 2 charger needs a dedicated 240V/40–60A circuit. Most older panels can't handle it without an upgrade.

Still Have a Fuse Box

Pre-1970s fuse panels are a fire hazard. Many Ontario insurers charge higher premiums or refuse coverage entirely.

Breakers Keep Tripping

If the same breaker trips regularly, your panel is overloaded. Resetting it is not a fix — it's a warning sign.

Panel Has No Available Capacity

Your panel may be full or close to its limit. Adding new circuits for EV chargers, heat pumps, or renovations may not be possible without exceeding safe capacity.

Renovation or Addition Planned

New kitchen, home addition, or workshop? You'll need more circuits — and the capacity to run them — before permits are issued.

Insurance Flagged Your Panel

Federal Pacific, or Zinsco/Sylvania panels are flagged by most Ontario insurers due to major safety risks. An upgrade isn't optional — it's required to maintain coverage.

How It Works

4 Steps.
We Handle the Hard Part.

From quote to completed ESA inspection — we manage permits, utility coordination, and every detail in between.

1
Free Assessment

Send photos of your panel or we'll schedule a free site visit. We assess your current setup and recommend the right upgrade path.

2
Written Quote

Fixed price, full scope. You know exactly what you're getting before we start. No surprises on installation day.

3
Permit & Utility

We pull the ESA permit and coordinate your utility (Toronto Hydro / Alectra) for the disconnect and reconnect. You don't call anyone.

4
Install & Inspect

Panel installed in a single day. ESA inspection passed. Your home is fully powered, up to code, and ready for modern loads.

Permitted. On Record. Protected.

The Permit Isn't Optional. It's Your Insurance.

A panel upgrade without an ESA permit is illegal in Ontario — and voids your home insurance. If there's ever a fire or electrical incident, your insurer will check whether the work was permitted. If it wasn't, they won't pay the claim. Every Actus upgrade is permitted, inspected, and on record. Your home is protected the day we leave.

Included on Every Job

What Every Actus Panel
Upgrade Includes

Two things come standard on every panel we install — no upsell, no asterisk. They're part of doing the job right.

Whole-Home Surge Protection — Standard

Every panel we install includes a Siemens whole-home surge protective device, standard on every job. It shields the sensitive electronics in a modern home — smart devices, computers, TVs, HVAC, and appliances — from the voltage spikes that ride in off the grid.

A Clean, Surgical Install

We plan every wire run to keep wall openings to a minimum, and cut only where access truly requires it. The work area is covered before we start, and we vacuum up all dust and debris before we leave — no mess for you to deal with after.

Residential electrical panel installed
Subpanel installed
200A residential electrical panel cleanly installed after upgrade
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Pricing & Service Levels

Every job is different. Final price confirmed after site assessment. Here are the typical ranges — tap any row to see what's included.

From $2,200

Exact price after site assessment  ·  Includes all labour, hardware, and ESA permit

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Remove the fuse panel, install a modern breaker panel
Out with the fuse box, in with a modern breaker panel — safer, insurable, and built for the loads today's homes actually run.
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ESA permit + inspection included
We pull the ESA permit, book the inspection, and hand you the certificate — the paperwork is on us, start to finish.
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Grounding and bonding to Ontario code
Grounding and bonding brought fully up to the current Ontario Electrical Safety Code, so the panel is safe and ready for ESA inspection.
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Clean installation — minimum cuts
We plan every wire run to keep wall openings to a minimum and cut only where access truly requires it. The area is covered before we start and vacuumed after — no mess left behind.
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2-year workmanship warranty
If anything from our installation gives you trouble, one call brings us back to fix it free — for two full years.
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From $3,500

Exact price after site assessment  ·  Includes all labour, hardware, utility coordination, and ESA permit

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New 200A panel — EV charger and modern load ready
A full 200A service — the standard for modern GTA homes — with headroom for an EV charger, heat pump, and everything else you'll add next.
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ESA permit + inspection included
Permit pulled, inspection booked, certificate in your hands — we handle the entire ESA process for you.
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Toronto Hydro / Alectra coordination
We coordinate the service upgrade with Toronto Hydro or Alectra directly, including disconnect and reconnect — you never chase the utility.
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AFCI/GFCI protection where required by code
Arc-fault and ground-fault protection installed wherever the current code calls for it, so your panel is compliant and your family's protected.
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Clean installation — minimum cuts
We plan every wire run to keep wall openings to a minimum and cut only where access truly requires it. The area is covered before we start and vacuumed after — no mess left behind.
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2-year workmanship warranty
Two full years of coverage on our workmanship — if something we installed acts up, we come back and make it right, free.
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Custom Quote

Site visit required  ·  Price confirmed in writing before any work starts

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Full load calculation included
We calculate the real demand across every unit and circuit so the service is sized to how the property is actually used — not a guess.
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ESA permit + utility upgrade coordination
ESA permit handled and the larger service upgrade coordinated with your utility from start to finish, including the meter work.
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Multi-unit metering where required
Separate metering configured per unit where the property needs it, so each unit's usage is billed cleanly and correctly.
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Clean installation — minimum cuts
We plan every wire run to keep wall openings to a minimum and cut only where access truly requires it. The area is covered before we start and vacuumed after — no mess left behind.
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2-year workmanship warranty
The same two-year workmanship warranty backs every larger and multi-unit job — one call and we're back to fix anything we installed.
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Every quote is free and comes with no obligation. All prices include labour, panel hardware, ESA permit, and inspection fee. Any additional scope is identified during the site assessment and approved by you before work begins. We never surprise you with add-ons on the day.

Before You Call

Common Questions —
Straight Answers

Tap any question to read the answer.

We visit your home before quoting. The price we agree on is the price you pay. Nothing added mid-job without your approval.
We handle everything. ESA permit, scheduling, utility notification. You don't call anyone. It's our responsibility start to finish.
The installation itself is completed within a single scheduled day, but the full process requires coordination. We need to schedule the utility company (Toronto Hydro or Alectra) to disconnect and reconnect power, and confirm the service entrance wiring can carry the upgraded load. Depending on the utility's availability, total timeline is typically 1–4 weeks from quote to completed inspection. We handle all scheduling — you don't need to follow up with anyone.
We plan access carefully before starting. We minimize any drywall work and always clean up completely. Your home looks the same when we leave.
A cheaper quote is almost always missing something. A complete panel upgrade includes: new panel hardware, ESA permit, utility coordination, licensed labour, inspection, grounding to current code, and a 2-year warranty. Every item on that list has a real cost. When a quote comes in significantly lower, something is missing from that list. We won't remove any of these items — each one exists to protect you, your home, and your family. What you get with Actus Electric is the complete job — done legally, inspected, and guaranteed.
Not always — and we'll tell you honestly after a site assessment. But "still works" doesn't mean safe or adequate. Fuse panels and undersized breaker panels create real risks: overheating, fire hazard, insurance issues, and inability to support EV chargers or modern appliances. If your panel is flagged by your insurer, you have no choice. If you're planning an EV charger or renovation, you'll need the upgrade before any permits can be issued. We won't recommend work you don't need — but we'll explain clearly what the risks are if you don't upgrade.
No. In Ontario, a panel upgrade without an ESA permit is illegal. More importantly — it voids your home insurance. If there's ever a fire or electrical incident, your insurer will investigate whether the work was permitted. If it wasn't, they won't pay the claim. Any electrician who offers to skip the permit is putting you at serious legal and financial risk to save themselves paperwork. We never skip permits. Ever.
Not always. After our free assessment, if the upgrade isn't necessary, we'll tell you directly. We don't sell work you don't need.
We serve Toronto and the surrounding GTA — Mississauga, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Brampton, Markham, Oakville, Burlington, and Milton. We coordinate the utility disconnect and reconnect and pull the ESA permit wherever you are — Toronto Hydro, Alectra, or your municipal utility. Same standard everywhere: permitted, inspected, and done in one day.
What Toronto Homeowners Say

Real Reviews.
Real Installs.

Google
5.0 ★★★★★
70+ Google reviews  ·  Toronto & GTA
★★★★★

"Actus Electric completed our panel upgrade and it was a relief from start to finish. Scheduling actually stuck — no vague windows or chasing updates, just showed up when promised and got right to work. Everything felt steady and well managed, with clear steps on what was happening next. The crew moved efficiently but never rushed, kept things orderly throughout. Definitely keeping Actus Electric as the go-to for anything electrical going forward."

Toronto Business Owner
Panel Upgrade  ·  Toronto
★★★★★

"Actus Electric upgraded our electrical panel and also installed an EV charger, subpanel, and added a new line for a heat pump. They organized and scheduled Alectra and ESA inspection to keep the process smooth. Everything was done very clean and professional, and the job passed inspection without any issues. I'm really happy with the service and will definitely call Actus Electric again."

L. Côté
Panel Upgrade  ·  Mississauga
★★★★★

"Actus Electric was contracted to complete a panel upgrade and rewiring of a legal basement. Dependable, reliable, and the quality of work was excellent. Inspections were passed without any issues. If you're looking for peace of mind knowing your electrical work was done professionally, look no further than Actus Electric."

Giselia P.
Panel Upgrade & Rewiring  ·  Toronto
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