Electrical Panel Upgrade
100A to 200A & 200A to 400A service upgrades. Includes PG&E coordination, city permit, and inspection.
When You Need a Panel Upgrade
Homes built before 2000 typically have 100-amp panels that cannot handle modern electrical demands. Adding a Level 2 EV charger to a 100A panel without upgrading is risky — it can overload your system and create fire hazards.
200A Upgrade
From $3,500
- Supports 1–2 EV chargers
- Standard for single-family homes
- Handles modern all-electric homes
400A Upgrade
From $8,500
- Supports 3+ EV chargers
- For large homes / heavy loads
- Future-proofs electrical system
Signs You Need an Upgrade
- Panel rated 100 amps or less
- Frequent breaker trips
- Adding high-draw equipment
- Panel uses fuses instead of breakers
- Unsafe brands (Federal Pacific, Zinsco)
- Planning home addition/renovation
- Failed load calculation
What's Included
- New 200A or 400A breaker panel (Square D, Siemens, or Eaton)
- New meter base and weatherhead
- PG&E coordination and reconnection
- Circuit transfer and labeling per NEC code
- City permit and inspection
- AFCI/GFCI protection where required
- Grounding and bonding upgrades
Installation Process
Load Assessment
Calculate existing loads, inspect panel condition, and determine upgrade requirements.
Permit & PG&E Coordination
Pull city permits and coordinate with PG&E for temporary disconnect (1–2 weeks).
Installation Day
4–8 hour power shutdown for panel swap. All circuits transferred and labeled.
Inspection & Activation
City inspector approves work. PG&E reconnects service. You're back online.
Bundle & Save $300–$500
Combining a panel upgrade with EV charger installation saves $300–500 versus scheduling them separately. One permit, one inspection, one visit.
Need a Panel Upgrade?
On-site load assessment and written quote
$200 service call — applied toward your project if you proceed