Electrical Panel Upgrade
Bring your home’s electrical capacity up to today’s standards.
A panel upgrade replaces an undersized, outdated, or unsafe electrical panel with one rated for your household’s actual power needs — including any EV chargers, central air, or additions you’re planning.
200A
Typical upgrade size
1–2
Days typical
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Permit included
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A licensed electrician will contact you within 2 hours.
No obligation · 100% confidential · Licensed & insured
About This Service
What Is a Panel Upgrade?
A panel upgrade replaces your home’s main electrical panel with a new one — typically moving from 100 amps to 200 amps, though the right size depends on your home’s total electrical load. This is different from a panel repair, which fixes an isolated issue in an otherwise adequate panel.
An upgrade is the right call when a home’s electrical demand has outgrown what the existing panel was built for — whether from adding an EV charger, a home addition, or simply the cumulative draw of modern appliances. Costs depend on panel size, existing wiring condition, and whether utility coordination is required. [Confirm current regional pricing before publishing.] We provide a written estimate after an on-site evaluation.
How the Panel Upgrade Process Works
On-site evaluation & load calculation
We assess your home's total electrical load and confirm the right panel size.
Written estimate & permit filing
You receive a written estimate before we start. We file the permit on your behalf.
Power shutoff & panel replacement
Typically completed in one day. Power is off for a few hours during the swap.
Inspection & utility reconnection
We coordinate the required inspection and utility reconnection where applicable.
Final walkthrough & warranty paperwork
We walk you through the new panel and provide written warranty documentation.
Signs You Need a Panel Upgrade
Breakers trip repeatedly, even under normal load
Your panel still uses fuses instead of circuit breakers
Adding an EV charger, hot tub, or major appliance
Lights flicker or dim when large appliances start up
Your panel is rated below 100 amps
Why Choose Us
Why Choose Electrical Land for Your Panel Upgrade
Licensed electricians with panel-sizing experience
Breakers trip repeatedly, even under normal load
Permit filing and inspection scheduling included
We handle all permit paperwork as part of every panel upgrade.
Written warranty on parts and labor
Every panel upgrade is backed by a written warranty.
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Questions
Panel Service FAQs
How do I know if I need a panel upgrade?
Common signs include frequent breaker trips, a panel that still uses fuses, visible corrosion or scorch marks, or needing to add a major appliance (like an EV charger or central air) that your current panel can’t support. A licensed electrician can confirm with a load calculation.
How much does an electrical panel upgrade cost?
Panel upgrade costs vary widely based on panel size, your home’s existing wiring, and whether the utility company needs to be involved. We provide a written, itemized estimate before any work begins — see our Panel Upgrade page for more detail.
Do I need a permit for panel work?
In nearly every jurisdiction we serve, yes — panel upgrades, replacements, and new subpanels typically require a permit and inspection. We handle the permit process as part of the job.
How long does a panel upgrade take?
Most residential panel upgrades take one to two days, though jobs requiring utility coordination (a service upgrade, for example) can take longer depending on the utility’s scheduling.
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