Electrical Panel Installation
New construction, a detached structure, or a home that never had a code-compliant panel needs one installed from scratch — not upgraded, not repaired, installed.
Our licensed electricians size the panel to the building’s full load, run the required service connection, and get it inspected and approved the first time.
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New Panel Setup
Installing a Panel Where None Exists
Panel installation is different from an upgrade or repair — it’s putting in a main or service panel where one doesn’t currently exist, most often for new construction, a major addition, or a structure being brought up to code for the first time. That means starting from the utility connection itself: sizing the service entrance, setting the meter base, installing the panel enclosure, and wiring in every circuit the building needs, all before any of the finish work happens.
Because there’s no existing panel to reference, we calculate the full electrical load for the building — every appliance, HVAC system, and circuit it will need — before choosing the panel’s amperage. That load calculation gets submitted with the permit, so the installation is sized correctly the first time instead of being undersized and needing an upgrade a few years later.
When You Need Panel Installation
Building New Construction or a Major Addition
Structure Currently Has No Panel or Service Connection
Converting a Detached Garage, Shop, or ADU
Existing Panel Is Being Replaced After Fire or Storm Damage
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Fix isolated issues — corrosion, loose connections, damaged components — in an otherwise adequate panel.
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Replace your outdated or undersized panel with one rated for your actual power needs.
Subpanel Installation
Add capacity for a detached garage, ADU, or workshop without replacing the main panel.
Which Is Right For You?
Panel Installation vs. Panel Upgrade — Which Do You Need?
Panel Installation vs. Panel Upgrade
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Note: *Pricing shown is a starting reference only. Final pricing depends on site conditions, materials, and permit requirements — call for a free on-site estimate.
WHY CHOOSE US
Why Choose Electrical Land
Full Load Calculated
Sized for the building’s complete electrical need, not a guess.
Permit and Inspection Handled
We manage the process from application to sign-off.
Built for New Construction
Experience coordinating around active build schedules.
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What Our Clients Say
★★★★★
“New construction panels get sized wrong when someone skips the full load calculation and just picks ‘200 amps’ because that’s the standard. We calculate the actual building load every time, especially with electric HVAC and EV charging becoming the norm.”
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Lena Farrow
Electrical Land Technician
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“We converted our detached garage into an ADU and needed a full panel installed from the ground up. Electrical Land handled the permit and inspection along with the install, so we didn’t have to manage any of it.”
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Tobias Kwan
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Questions
Electrical Panel Installation FAQs
How much does new electrical panel installation cost?
Panel installation starts from $1,200, depending on the building’s size, service entrance requirements, and permit fees. We provide a written estimate before work begins.
Do I need a permit for a new panel installation?
Yes. New panel installations require a permit and inspection, since they involve the main utility service connection. We handle the full process.
How is panel installation different from a panel upgrade?
Installation puts in a panel where none currently exists — new construction or a structure with no service. An upgrade replaces an existing outdated panel with a higher-capacity one.
How long does panel installation take for new construction?
The electrical work itself is typically completed in one to two days, though scheduling depends on coordinating with your build timeline and permit inspection.
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