1960s ranch home: panel replacement and 200A service
An original 100A panel with no free spaces was replaced with a 200A service, leaving room for an EV charger and a future heat pump.
Service · Homes & businesses
Panel Upgrades
Panel replacements and service upgrades for homes adding EV chargers, heat pumps or new circuits.
Overview
Your electrical panel is where every circuit in the building starts. Older panels can be undersized for modern loads, full with no room for new circuits, or simply worn out. We assess what you have, calculate what you need and handle the upgrade from permit to final inspection.
When to call us
- No spare spaces for new circuits, or many tandem breakers
- You are planning an EV charger, heat pump, hot tub or addition
- Breakers trip under normal household use
- Fuse boxes, or a panel brand your insurer has asked about
- Rust, scorch marks or a burning smell at the panel
What’s included
- Load calculation based on your existing and planned equipment
- Permit application and coordination with the utility where required
- New panel, breakers, grounding and bonding to current code
- Clearly labelled circuit directory
- Inspection by the local authority and a walkthrough on handover
Pricing
Typically $1,800–$4,500 depending on amperage and utility work; quoted after a site visit.
Demo figures. Every job is confirmed in a written quote.
Questions about panel upgrades
How long will the power be off?
For a straightforward panel swap, most homes are without power for six to eight hours on the day. Service upgrades that need the utility to reconnect can take longer; we confirm the schedule with you in advance.
Do I need a 200A service?
Not always. A load calculation tells us whether your existing service can support what you are adding. Sometimes load management or a sub-panel is the better value option, and we will tell you when it is.
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Level 2 home and workplace EV chargers, with load assessment, permits and a tidy installation.
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Need help with panel upgrades?
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Office hours
Office: Mon–Fri 7:00–17:30 · Sat 8:00–13:00
- Monday – Friday
- 7:00 – 17:30
- Saturday
- 8:00 – 13:00
- Sunday
- Closed
- Emergency line
- Every day, 6:00 – 22:00
Calls outside these hours go to voicemail and are returned from 6:00.