Electrical Panel Upgrade in Strathcona County
Planning an electrical panel upgrade in Strathcona County for your home in Sherwood Park or the surrounding rural communities? Halo Power Solutions replaces aging or overcrowded panels with modern equipment that is safe, organized, and ready for today’s higher electrical demand. We serve Strathcona County with clear quotes, tidy installations, and responsive scheduling.
Why Upgrade Your Electrical Panel?
Homes in Strathcona County are adding bigger electrical loads every year. EV chargers, air conditioning, heat pumps, hot tubs, workshops, finished basements, and secondary suites all increase demand. If your breakers trip often, your panel is out of spaces, or you are planning new equipment, a panel replacement is often the most direct way to improve safety and reliability while creating room for growth. Halo Power performs panel and service upgrades across Sherwood Park and the Edmonton area and will help you decide if a panel change is enough or if you would benefit from increasing service size at the same time.
Common Signs it’s Time
– Frequent breaker trips or warm/buzzing breakers
– Rust, corrosion, or visible heat damage
– No open spaces for new circuits
– Older/obsolete equipment with known issues (e.g., Stab-Lok/Pushmatic types are commonly replaced)
– Upcoming projects: EV charger, hot tub, heat pump, A/C, basement suite
If you are unsure, a short on site inspection will confirm the best path forward.
What your panel upgrade includes
Every upgrade is scoped for safety, code compliance, and future readiness:
- New loadcentre with a properly sized main breaker and the right number of spaces for your home
- Clean wiring and labeling so circuits are easy to identify and future additions are simple
- Updated protection that aligns with today’s code requirements, including GFCI and AFCI where required
- Grounding and bonding improvements as needed
- Optional whole home surge protection to help safeguard electronics and major appliances
- Capacity planning for likely additions such as EV circuits, heat pump, or a future generator
If your goals call for more capacity than a panel change can provide, we will quote a 150 to 200 amp service upgrade and explain what changes at the meter base, service conductors, and grounding system. Halo handles permits, inspections, and utility coordination so installation day stays smooth.
Panel change vs service upgrade
A panel change replaces the loadcentre and breakers but keeps your current service size. It is a strong choice when the panel is the bottleneck due to age, condition, or limited spaces.
A service upgrade increases the total available power to the home, most commonly to 200 amps, and typically includes a new panel plus updates to the meter base, service conductors, and grounding. During your assessment we will review existing loads and your five to ten year plans to recommend the right option.
Smart add-ons that pair well with a panel upgrade
- Backup power integration
If you plan to add a generator later, we can reserve spaces and install transfer ready provisions now so the future install is clean. Halo is a Generac Authorized Dealer and Generac Service Technician, so we can design and install standby systems when you are ready. - Whole home surge protection
A small device that can reduce the risk of damage to appliances and electronics during voltage spikes. Many homeowners add this during a panel upgrade for peace of mind. - EV charger circuits
We size a dedicated Level 2 circuit, evaluate cable routing to your parking spot, and confirm that panel or service capacity matches your plans.
Our Straightforward Upgrade Process
Our culture is simple. Do excellent work, communicate clearly, and treat every home with care. Much of our business comes from referrals and repeat clients because we keep that promise on every job.
- Assess and quote
Tell us what you are planning and what is not working today. We inspect your existing panel and service, confirm load and condition, and present a clear, itemized quote with options. - Permits and scheduling
Halo obtains the electrical permit, books inspections, and coordinates any utility work. You will know exactly when power will be off and when it will be back on. - Install and test
Your old equipment is removed, the new panel is installed and made up neatly, breakers are balanced, and all circuits are labeled. We test operation and protection devices before closeout. - Walkthrough and documentation
We show you what changed, where spare spaces are, and how to reset breakers. You will receive documentation of the work and recommendations for useful add ons, like surge protection or an EV circuit.
Why Homeowners Choose Halo Power
- Residential specialists focused on panel changes and 200 amp service upgrades
- Permits, inspections, and utility coordination handled end to end
- Clean, code compliant installation practices and labeled circuits at handoff
- Local team serving Sherwood Park, Strathcona County, and nearby communities
- Clear communication and straightforward pricing from first call to final walkthrough
These are the standards we bring to every project, and the reason so much of our work comes from referrals.
We serve homeowners across Strathcona County and the surrounding communities with responsive scheduling for service calls and projects. Tell us your address and a bit about your project, and we will confirm the fastest available appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Electrical Panel Upgrades in Strathcona County
Yes. Electrical permits and inspections apply to panel changes and 200 amp service upgrades. Halo organizes the permit and books the inspection so your project stays on track.
Most upgrades finish within a workday. For service upgrades we plan reconnection with the utility in advance to keep downtime as short as possible. Your quote will outline the exact schedule for your home.
If your panel shows heat damage or corrosion, trips frequently, or has no free spaces, it is time to evaluate. We will inspect and recommend either a panel change or a full service upgrade based on the condition of your equipment and your future plans.
Often yes. If the issue is panel condition or lack of spaces, a panel change may be the right choice. If you are adding larger loads like EV charging or AC, we will also price a service upgrade so you can decide with confidence.
Several legacy panel types are widely replaced due to performance and safety concerns. During your assessment we will identify your equipment and explain the best remedy based on condition and code.
Yes. We can reserve spaces and install transfer ready hardware so a future generator install is straightforward. Halo is authorized to sell, install, and service Generac systems.