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Panel Upgrades & Service Changes

Old or undersized electrical panels are one of the most common problems we find in Everett homes. We replace them with modern, properly rated service so your house can safely run everything you plug into it.

What we do

Replace outdated or overloaded panels with modern, safely rated service so your home can handle today’s electrical load.

What a panel upgrade involves

A service change means replacing your main electrical panel — and often the meter base, service entrance conductors, and grounding system — with equipment rated for your current and future load. We coordinate the utility disconnect and reconnect, pull the permit, and schedule the inspection so the job is finished properly, not just wired up.

Why homeowners upgrade

Most upgrades are driven by one of three things: a panel that keeps tripping under normal use, a brand or design that insurers and home inspectors flag, or a planned addition — a heat pump, hot tub, EV charger, or shop — that the existing service simply cannot support.

What's included

  • Main panel replacement and relabeling
  • 100A, 200A and larger service upgrades
  • Meter base and service mast replacement
  • Sub-panel installation for shops and additions
  • Grounding and bonding brought up to code
  • Federal Pacific, Zinsco and Challenger replacement
  • Permit filing and inspection coordination
  • Whole-home surge protection add-on

Signs your panel needs attention

  • Breakers trip when you run everyday appliances
  • The panel is full with no room for new circuits
  • You still have a fuse box instead of breakers
  • Buzzing, warmth, scorch marks or rust at the panel
  • Lights dim when large appliances start up
  • An insurer or home inspector flagged the panel brand

Common questions

How long does a panel upgrade take?

Most residential service changes are completed in a single day, with the power off for part of it. Utility scheduling and inspection timing can add to the overall calendar, and we walk you through that timeline before we start.

Do I need a permit?

Yes. Panel and service work requires a permit and inspection in Washington. We handle the filing and meet the inspector so you do not have to manage it.

Should I go from 100A to 200A?

It depends on your square footage, heating type, and what you plan to add. If an EV charger, heat pump, or shop is anywhere in your plans, 200A is usually the sensible choice. We size the service to the actual load calculation, not a guess.

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