200A Residential Overhead Service Upgrade Pricing

Starting from: $3500 per+tax, plus electrical permit costs
that vary from city to city

Step 1

Determine if your power lines from BC Hydro are coming overhead or underground.

Questions will need to ask: Why are you wanting an upgrade, Electric Car Charger, Hot Tub, Renovations, etc.? Where is the main electrical panel and BC hydro meter located? We will require images of the main electrical panel, and BC hydro meter base/mast set-up that is outside.

Step 2

Once these questions have been answered and images have been sent to us, we can provide a quote via email. Once a quote is approved, we ask for a deposit prior to pulling permits and scheduling. Permits take up to a week to be issued, and then the project needs to be scheduled with BC hydro which may take up-to two weeks. Once a day has been scheduled, we will inform the customer of the date.

Note:

• • -BC HYDRO charges their own separate fees for connection, Approx.: $1200 (Paid directly to BC Hydro, customer must call in and approve charges prior to BC hydro starting the work order.
  • We aim to reduce the amount of damage done to your home during the install. However, unforeseen issues do arise and we like to notify customers prior that additional drywall/paint damage maybe required. Electrical contractors are not responsible for drywall/paint repair, fireproofing or additional vapor sealing in renovation settings.circuits
  • Roof penetrations maybe required and the customer is responsible for the repairs. Electrical contractor can help organize this.
  • Customer is responsible for tree removal and providing 2M clearance around electrical wiring. Electrical contractor can help organize.
  • Maximum distance from BC Hydro pole to home is 30M , additional electrical poles may need to be installed. They also may be required to prevent aerial trespass over neighboring properties. These are additional costs.
  • Electrical inspector may require additional electrical items to be repaired. These are additional costs.
  • Concrete repair maybe required to bury new ground plate.

On Site Details:

• Day of scheduled work, crew arrives between 7-7:30 AM, BC hydro crew or subcontractor will show up approx. around the same time to turn off the power.
• -Power will be turned off for the whole day. Approx.: 7am-5pm (Power will be disconnected, power will be reconnected later in the afternoon once electrical inspector has passed the work)
• The crew will arrive on site and lay out drop cloths, poly, and or use a vacuum to clean up the drywall/dust afterwards.
• Customer is responsible for removing any fragile valuables from the work area and creating an open space for working. Furthermore, creating a clear path for attic access and have clothing removed from closets.
• The crew will determine a lay-out depending on work site lay-out and framing. The team will try their best to meet customers’ needs and wants according to site lay-outs and framing.
• The team will remove the old panel, install the new 200A panel. The layout of the 200A panel will depend on framing. Labeling will be completed according to original labeling completed. 200A Meter base will be surface mounted onto the outside of the home, original one will be abandoned. 2” EMT mast pipe will be run on the surface of the home until it reaches the desired height. (3) U-bolts will need to be installed to fasten the piping to the home. The pipe needs to be structurally secured so 2×4 framing blocking will be required to be installed. Drywall cutting will be required for this to be installed. 2” hole maybe required to be cut in the roof inorder for mast to poke out of the roof. Depending on the height of the mast pipe a guy wire may need to be installed to provide support. A new ground plate will need to be installed, buried 2ft deep. Concrete maybe removed and re-installed, additional cost for customer.

Note:

• • Prices are subject to site visits as each project is unique
  • Breakers replaced one for one
  • Additional pricing for drywall repairs, paint, concrete
  • Additional fees may apply for residents located on Vancouver island
  • Customers are responsible for BC Hydro fees