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Electrical Panel Upgrade in California

An electrical panel upgrade in California is usually the fix when your home keeps outgrowing its service: an EV charger, a heat pump, a kitchen remodel or a second AC unit all pull more than an older board was built for. We handle 100 amp to 200 amp upgrades, breaker box replacement and fuse box removal throughout California, California.

Scope of work

What this service covers

  • 100 amp to 200 amp service upgrade and meter-main replacement
  • Breaker box replacement and obsolete panel removal
  • Fuse box replacement with a modern breaker panel
  • Sub panel installation for garages, shops, ADUs and additions
  • Utility coordination, permits and inspection scheduling
  • AFCI/GFCI breaker retrofits and full circuit labelling

Where we do it

Electrical Panel Upgrade by city

Popular California service areas. Every one of our 1,239 cities has its own page for this service.

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Questions

FAQs

How much does an electrical panel upgrade cost in California?

It depends on whether the meter, service entrance and grounding all get replaced alongside the panel, and on what the utility requires at your address. We price it after looking at the existing service — panel-only swaps sit at the low end, full 100 to 200 amp service upgrades with a new meter-main at the high end.

How long does a panel upgrade take?

Most residential panel upgrades in California are a one-day job with the power off for a good part of it. Where the utility has to disconnect and reconnect the service drop, the schedule follows their availability, which we coordinate.

Do I need 200 amps?

If you are adding an EV charger, a heat pump, a second AC unit or an ADU, usually yes. If you are simply replacing an obsolete panel and your load is unchanged, a like-for-like service can be enough. We run the load calculation rather than guessing.

Should I replace a fuse box?

Almost always, once you are doing any meaningful work. Fuse boxes cap capacity, have no AFCI or GFCI protection at the board, and complicate insurance and resale on California homes.

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