Service & household load
Review the existing electrical service and planned equipment to determine the capacity your home needs.
Panel & service upgrades
More power for
what’s next.
Electrical panel replacement and service upgrades planned around your home, your existing system, and the equipment you want to add.
Panel replacements Service capacity planning Grounding & circuit organization
Plan before you upgradeThe right scope for your home. Illustrative image.
Know what you are upgrading
A new panel. A larger service. Not the same thing.
A panel replacement updates the equipment that distributes power to your circuits. A service upgrade increases the home’s available electrical capacity and may involve the meter, service conductors, disconnects, and utility connection.
Replacing the panel alone does not automatically give your house more power. We explain which work is needed and why before recommending a project.
What we evaluate
Start with the whole electrical system.
Planning an EV charger, hot tub, addition, or remodel? Consider those needs before choosing the equipment.
Panel condition & space
Evaluate the panel, breaker compatibility, available circuit space, and the work needed for your project.
Grounding & bonding
Review the grounding and bonding system and identify improvements that belong in the scope.
A clean, organized finish
Plan conduit routes, equipment placement, circuit identification, and access for future service.
When to discuss an upgrade
Make room for your home’s next chapter.
An older or damaged panel, limited breaker space, recurring breaker trips, or new equipment are reasons to have the system evaluated. They do not all call for the same solution.
Our starting point is the condition and capacity of the system, not an automatic recommendation to replace everything.
Planning an EV charger?What to expect
Clear options. A coordinated installation.
Review the home
Discuss the existing system, concerns, access, and future equipment. Review the load and identify suitable options.
Define & coordinate
Explain the scope and estimate, discuss the power outage, and coordinate applicable permits, utility work, and inspections.
Install & check
Complete the agreed work, identify circuits, check connections and operation, and review the finished installation with you.
Common questions
Panel upgrade answers, without the guesswork.
Every house is different. These are the questions we help you work through before scheduling.
Do I need a 200 amp service?+
Not automatically. We review the existing service, household load, and proposed equipment before recommending additional capacity. A 100 to 200 amp upgrade is one option, not a requirement for every home.
Can I replace the panel and keep my existing service?+
In some homes, yes. A panel replacement can address equipment condition or circuit space while keeping the same service rating. The existing service and other equipment must be suitable for the proposed work.
Does a full panel mean I need a larger service?+
Not necessarily. Breaker space and electrical capacity are different things. Depending on the equipment and load review, a suitable replacement panel or subpanel may be an option.
How long will my power be off?+
An outage is normally part of panel or service replacement. The expected duration depends on the scope, existing conditions, utility scheduling, and inspection requirements. We discuss the outage plan before scheduling the work.
What affects the price?+
Panel size and condition, circuit count, access, service equipment, grounding work, permit requirements, and utility coordination all affect the estimate. We explain the proposed scope before work begins.
Can you plan for an EV charger or other new equipment?+
Yes. Tell us about planned EV charging, hot tubs, additions, or other electrical equipment so we can consider those loads together. You can also visit our EV Chargers page for home charging information.
Local electrical service
Serving Cook, Kane, Lake, McHenry & surrounding counties.
Panel and service upgrades across the northern and northwest suburbs.
Start your panel project
Tell us what you have and what you need next.
Include your town, the reason for the upgrade, and any equipment you plan to add. If you know your current service size, include that too.
Leave the panel cover on. Only send photos you can safely take with the protective cover in place. You do not need to expose wiring or touch electrical components.
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