Services / Panels & Breakers
The heart of your electrical system, done right.
Panel installation and upgrades, subpanels, breakers and surge protection for homes and businesses, plus reviews that show where you stand on code.
When you need it
Signs it's time to call
Not enough capacity
Adding an EV charger, heat pump, addition or new equipment can push an older panel or service past its limit.
Breakers that trip or won't hold
Worn or undersized breakers and overloaded circuits need diagnosing, not just swapping.
An outdated panel
Older panels and breakers can have known reliability problems. An electrician can tell you whether yours should be replaced.
Sensitive equipment
Electronics, HVAC and servers are worth protecting from surges.
What's included
Scope of work
- Panel installation and replacement, residential and commercial
- Panel and service upgrades to add capacity
- Subpanels for garages, additions, workshops and tenant spaces
- Circuit breaker installation and replacement, including GFCI and AFCI protection where required
- Load calculations to confirm what your service can carry
- Whole-home and facility surge protection
- Panel cleanup: labeling, directories and schedules
- Electrical inspections and code-compliance reviews with a written list of findings
- Coordination with the utility and inspector for service changes
What you receive
- A load calculation showing capacity before and after
- A labeled panel with an accurate directory
- Permit and inspection sign-off where required
- A written summary of any code or safety findings
How it works
From first call to finished work
- AssessLook at your panel, loads and what you want to add.
- CalculateRun the load calculation and size the panel or service.
- Permit and scheduleArrange permits, utility coordination and a planned power shutoff.
- InstallReplace or add the panel, breakers and surge protection.
- Test and labelVerify every circuit and label the directory.
Good to know
Service upgrades may need utility coordination and a planned power shutoff. We will give you the timeline up front. Reviews we provide are for your information and planning. They do not replace inspection by the authority having jurisdiction.
FAQ
Panels & Breakers questions
Do I need a panel upgrade for an EV charger?
Not always. A load calculation shows whether your existing panel and service can carry it, and load management can avoid an upgrade in some cases. Try our EV planner for a first look.
What is a subpanel?
A smaller panel fed from the main panel. It adds circuits in a garage, addition, workshop or tenant space without replacing the main panel.
How long does a panel upgrade take?
A straightforward replacement can often be completed in a day, with power off for part of it. Service upgrades that involve the utility take longer. We will estimate it before we start.
Is surge protection worth it?
It helps protect electronics and equipment from many surges, though no device stops every surge, such as a direct lightning strike. It is most valuable for sensitive or expensive equipment.
Do you do electrical inspections?
We provide electrical safety and code-compliance reviews for owners, buyers and property managers, with a written list of findings. These do not replace official inspections.
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