Panel Upgrades in Salisbury, NC

About panel upgrades

Your electrical panel, also called a breaker box or load center, takes power from the utility and splits it into the circuits that run your home. When it is old, undersized or damaged, the symptoms show up everywhere: breakers that trip, lights that dim when the dryer starts, and no room left to add the circuits you need.

A panel upgrade replaces the box and its breakers and, when needed, the service entrance equipment such as the meter base and mast. Most homeowners who call us are moving from 100 amps to 200 amps to make room for an EV charger, a hot tub, central air or an addition. We also replace panels from brands with known safety problems, such as Federal Pacific and Zinsco, and panels with corroded bus bars or scorched breakers.

Larger properties may need more than 200 amps. We install 400 amp service for big homes, workshops and detached buildings, homes with several EV chargers, and all-electric homes with heat pumps, pools or spas. This is a bigger project with a larger meter base, heavier cable and utility coordination, so we start with a site visit and give you a written quote.

Because the whole house loses power during the swap, we plan the day so you are without electricity for as short a time as possible, and we coordinate with the utility when a disconnect is required.

What we do

• Panel replacement and 100, 200 and 400 amp service upgrades
• 400 amp service for large homes, shops, multiple EV chargers and heavy-load properties
• Capacity added for EV chargers, hot tubs, pools and additions
• Breaker and bus inspection before any work begins
• Permit handled when required, and the inspection coordinated with you and the permit office after the work is completed
• Clear labeling of every circuit when we finish

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How a job works

1. Look at the panel and your loads We check the panel's age, brand, condition, available space and what your home actually draws, including any EV charger, spa or addition you are planning.
2. Written estimate You get a clear price for the amp size and scope that fits your home, with anything extra listed separately.
3. Permit and scheduling Panel replacements normally need a permit and an inspection. We handle the permit and coordinate with you and the permit office to set up the inspection once the work is complete.
4. Replace and label We install the new panel, move every circuit over, check grounding and bonding, and label each breaker.
5. Inspection and walkthrough After the inspector signs off, we show you the new panel and what each circuit controls.

What affects the price

• Service size: 100, 150, 200 or 400 amps
• Whether the panel stays in place or has to move
• Condition of the meter base, mast and service cable
• Grounding and bonding updates required to meet current code
• Add-ons such as whole-home surge protection or new circuits
• Permit and inspection fees in your county

When to call

• Breakers trip often or won’t reset
• Lights flicker when large appliances start
• A burning smell or warm, discolored panel cover
• A panel that is decades old or has no room for new circuits

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a panel upgrade cost in Salisbury, NC?

Projects typically start at $2,300 for 100 to 200 amp service. 400 amp upgrades are quoted individually after a site visit. The final price depends on the service size, whether the meter base or mast needs work, and what the inspector requires. We give a free written estimate before starting.

Do you install 400 amp service?

Yes. A 400 amp service upgrade suits large homes, detached shops, properties with several EV chargers, pools or hot tubs, and all-electric homes. It needs a larger meter base, heavier service cable and coordination with the utility, so we look at the property first and give you a written quote.

How long will my power be off?

Plan on most of a working day. A straightforward swap takes less time than one that includes moving the panel or replacing service equipment. We will give you a realistic window when we schedule.

Do I need a permit?

In most cases, yes. Replacing a panel or changing the service is normally permitted work. We handle the permit and coordinate with you and the permit office to set up the inspection once the work is complete.

How do I know if my panel is unsafe?

Warning signs include breakers that will not reset or stay warm, a burning smell, rust or moisture inside the box, buzzing, and brands such as Federal Pacific or Zinsco. If you see scorching or smell burning, turn off what you can and call us right away.

Will an upgrade lower my bills?

Not by itself. A new panel does not use less electricity, but it lets you add circuits safely and can remove the overloads that cause nuisance trips.

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Serving your area

We provide panel upgrades in Salisbury, Kannapolis, Lexington, Mooresville, Concord, Huntersville, Denver, Denton, Richfield, Mocksville, and nearby communities.

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