Electrical Panel Upgrades in Owen Sound & Grey Bruce
Fuse panels out. Federal Pioneer out. 100 amp to 200 amp. The pipe, the meter box and the panel, done by one crew from Tobermory to Walkerton.
ESA licensed · WSIB covered · Owen Sound based
Panel upgrade, before and after
Same wall.
Whole new panel.
“From tight spaces and outdated wiring to a clean, organized setup built for the future.”
From the job, Chesley
Grab the handle and slide
Six signs your panel needs an upgrade
Your panel is full
No empty spots left to add anything new.
Breakers keep tripping
Kettle and microwave at once, and the power cuts out. Or the panel feels warm or buzzes.
You still have fuses
Insurance companies ask about them. We still replace them.
Your inspector or insurer flagged it
Often an old Federal Pioneer panel, or a letter from your insurance company.
You are adding something big
A hot tub, a car charger, a heat pump or a heated shop.
The outside hookup is damaged
The meter box or the pipe on your wall is rusted, bent or pulled down by ice.
Panel blew and no power? That is a call, not a quote.Fire or smoke: call 911 first.Call 519-373-2543Not sure what you have? Read the label inside the panel door, then call us with it in front of you.
Electrical service upgrades, pole to panel
One crew. Every link.
Our own bucket trucks and excavator, and a Power Line Technician on the crew. No second contractor.
Service run
Overhead or underground.
Bucket trucks + excavator
Mast
Brings the wires down the wall.
Power Line Technician
Meter base
Where the utility meter sits.
Same crew
Panel
Breakers, grounding, bonding.
Master Electrician
Master Electrician · Journeyman Electrician · Power Line Technician · ESA licensed contractor 7017291 · WSIB covered
What we do
Panel upgrade services across Grey Bruce
Nine kinds of panel job, each one ours. Tap a photo for the crew’s own words.
100 amp to 200 amp service upgrades
Built on 100 amp, now running a heat pump, a hot tub or a car charger.
“The original meter was located in the basement with some pretty sketchy wiring going on. We removed the old setup, upgraded the service stack outside, and relocated the meter base to the side of the house where it belongs.”
Federal Pioneer and Stab‑Lok replacement
Flagged by an inspector or your insurer? We tell you what it is. No scare stories.
“We tossed the old Federal Pioneer panel and installed this beast of a 62‑circuit 200A panel.”
Fuse box to breaker panel
Not always a bigger panel. If the same size is right, we say so.
“Replacing the old 100A fuse panel with a modern breaker panel for improved safety and reliability. Also swapped out the meter as part of the upgrade.”
Upgrades for EV chargers, hot tubs and shops
Can your service carry it? That is a look, not a guess.
“100 amp panel upgraded to a 200amp. Some meter work and a EV charger installed.”
Meter bases and service masts
The outside half, up high and tied to the utility. Same visit as the panel.
“We brought everything up to code with a brand new 200A panel and meter base.”
Panel and meter base relocation
Panel behind the furnace or in a closet? If it is coming off the wall anyway, move it.
“We mounted the new panel in a better location for accessibility, updated all the grounding and bonding to meet current code, and worked closely with the utility and ESA.”
Sub panels and separating circuits
A shop, a basement suite or a second unit, on its own panel.
“We took his old 100A panel and upgraded it to a 200A service, separating circuits to give each space its own dedicated power.”
Cottage, farm and barn panels
Shore cottages, barns and shops, long overhead runs, trenches across a field.
“Wrapped up the install of a weatherproof exterior panel today on the side of this barn.”
Commercial, halls and shops
Same work as a house. The difference is when the power can come off.
“We replaced the outdated 60A fuse panel with a new Square D 60A breaker panel. A simple swap that brings the system up to modern standards, improves safety, and makes resetting breakers much easier for the staff.”
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Panel upgrade reviews
Three quotes. They picked Dunne.
“We needed to upgrade our panel and contacted 3 contractors for estimates. We were very impressed with the professionalism of Dunne’s representative, Tom. He assessed the situation and provided a detailed estimate so we chose Dunne’s. The electricians were on time and completed the project on time and on estimate.”
Kevin W.Google review, August 2026
“Lots of work done at my place, from a panel upgrade to an electric pole installation. Tom is very responsive and dependable. Would highly recommend.”
Rohan S.Google review, September 2026
“They are very informative, prompt with services and did a great job installing my new panel for new hydro services. I will definitely hire them again for any further electrical work.”
Elijah N.Google review, July 2026
Get a quote for a panel upgrade
Any job. Consider it Dunne.
Tell us about the panel: roughly how old the house is, what is on it now, and what you want to add.
Call 519-373-2543Emergency? Call, do not fill in a form.
Get a quote
Tell us about the job. Tom or Elaina will get back to you.
How an electrical panel upgrade works and what it costs
Four steps. One crew.
- 01
You call
Or send the quote form.
- 02
We come look
Inside and out. Then a detailed estimate.
- 03
One crew does it
Panel, plus the meter base and mast if due.
- 04
Inspected
ESA inspection, power back on, a tidy panel.
What decides the price
- The line from the pole
- The pipe down your wall
- The meter box
- Any digging
- Grounding
- A hydro company visit
- What you are adding
Two quotes for the same house can be far apart and both be honest. Ask every quote, ours included, what is in the number.
“Dunne power from the moment I called was professional, transparent about pricing, fair and provided exceptional work.”
Meggy W.Google review, August 2026
Call 519-373-2543How do I know if my panel needs upgrading?
A few signs. Breakers trip when you run two things at once, like the kettle and the microwave. There are no empty spots left in the panel to add anything. You still have fuses. Or a home inspector or your insurance company has flagged it. The most common reason is something new on the way: a hot tub, a car charger, a heat pump or a shop. Age on its own is not the test.
How much does a panel upgrade cost?
It depends on more than the panel. The line from the pole, the pipe that brings the wires down your wall, the meter box, any digging, and whether the hydro company has to come out all play a part. So we come look first, then give you a detailed estimate. Call 519-373-2543 and tell us what the label on your panel says.
Do I have to go to 200 amp?
Not always. It depends on what you run now and what you plan to add. A hall in Hanover went from an old 60 amp fuse panel to a new 60 amp breaker panel, same size. We tell you what your house actually needs.
Fuses or breakers: why does my insurance company care?
When a fuse blows you have to replace it, and it is easy to put the wrong size back in. A breaker just flips back on. Insurers and home inspectors often ask about fuse panels and old Federal Pioneer Stab-Lok panels. Book a look and we tell you straight what you have, whether you replace it or not.
Do you do the outside part too?
Yes. The meter box on your wall and the pipe that brings the wires down from the pole are part of the job. We have our own bucket trucks and a Power Line Technician on the crew, so one crew does it all, outside and in.
Can you move my panel while you are at it?
Yes. If your panel is behind the furnace, in a closet or hard to reach, the upgrade is the time to move it somewhere easy to get to.
Is the work inspected?
Yes. Every job is reported to the Electrical Safety Authority and open to inspection. We are a licensed electrical contractor, ESA licence 7017291, and covered by WSIB.
My panel just blew and I have no power. What now?
Call 519-373-2543. Do not fill in the form. Fire or smoke, call 911 first. Downed power line, stay well back and call 911.
Panel upgrades, Tobermory to Walkerton
- Owen Sound
- Meaford
- Chatsworth
- Sauble Beach
- Port Elgin
- Southampton
- Tobermory
- Cape Croker
- Chesley
- Durham
- Hanover
- Walkerton
Not on the list? Call 519-373-2543 and ask.
Dunne Power, 786 8th St E, Owen Sound, ON N4K 1L9
Mon to Sat 6am to 10pm, Sun 9am to 5pm