Service & Panel Upgrades in Halifax & HRM
Upgrading your electrical service adds capacity, improves safety, and meets current code. We handle the full scope — from permit to Nova Scotia Power sign-off.
Is Your Panel Holding You Back?
Many older Halifax homes still have 60A or 100A panels that can’t carry modern electrical loads. If you’re adding an EV charger, heat pump, secondary suite, or doing a renovation, a service upgrade is often a prerequisite. Nova Scotia Power requires a permit and inspection — we handle all of it.
Signs you may need an upgrade
- Breakers that trip frequently
- No room to add new circuits
- Planning an EV charger installation
- Adding a heat pump or mini-split system
- Renovating or adding a secondary suite
- Buying or selling a home and the panel needs updating
What We Do
Service upgrades affect the core of your home’s electrical system. We focus on clean workmanship, clear scope, and sizing the work correctly for your current needs and what’s coming next.
100A to 200A Upgrades
Upgrading from a 100-amp to a 200-amp service is the most common upgrade we perform. It gives your home the capacity it needs for modern appliances, EV charging, and future additions.
Panel Replacements
Whether your panel is outdated, recalled, or simply full, we replace it with a modern, code-compliant panel sized for your home’s needs.
Service Relocations
Need the meter or panel moved? We handle service relocations for renovations, additions, and accessibility improvements.
EV Charger Readiness
Installing a Level 2 EV charger starts with having the right service capacity. We assess your panel and upgrade it if needed before charger installation.
Heat Pump & Appliance Capacity
Heat pumps, electric ranges, dryers and other high-draw appliances require dedicated circuits. We make sure your service can handle them.
Secondary Suite Wiring
Adding a legal suite? It may require a service upgrade and sub-panel. We plan and execute the electrical side of the project.
How a Service Upgrade Works
No surprises. Here’s what to expect from start to finish.
1. Get in Touch
Tell us about your home and what you’re planning. We’ll ask a few questions and set up a site visit.
2. Site Assessment
We visit your home, assess your current service, and confirm what’s needed for your project.
3. Permit Application
We apply for the electrical permit through the Nova Scotia permit system. Work cannot begin until the permit is issued.
4. Nova Scotia Power Coordination
We coordinate with Nova Scotia Power to schedule the service disconnect and reconnect around the upgrade.
5. The Upgrade
We install the new panel, service entrance, and any associated wiring. Work is clean, professional, and up to code.
6. Inspection & Sign-Off
The work is inspected by the authority having jurisdiction. Once it passes, Nova Scotia Power restores your service.
Homeowners
You’re renovating, adding a suite, buying a new appliance, or your home just needs more capacity. We explain the process plainly and keep you informed at every step.
Builders & Developers
New construction or multi-unit projects require service planning from the start. We work with your project timeline and coordinate with Nova Scotia Power on your behalf.
Ready to Upgrade Your Electrical Service?
Serving homeowners and builders across Halifax & HRM. Contact us to get started.
Maskine Electric Ltd. 