Electric Panel Installation & Service Upgrade
100A to 200A. 200A to 400A. Federal Pacific and Zinsco replacements. FPL coordination handled end-to-end.
Electric Panel Installation in Broward & Palm Beach
Panel upgrades are the single most common job we do — because so many South Florida homes still have 100A service that can't handle a modern HVAC + EV + tankless load. Or worse, a Federal Pacific or Zinsco panel that's a legitimate fire risk and can't be insured anymore. We do the whole workflow: load calc, permit, FPL disconnect, install, inspection, FPL reconnect. You get one call, one price, one crew.
What's included
- Panel replacement (same-size swap or upgrade to 200A/400A)
- Load calculation and permit package
- FPL disconnect and reconnect scheduling
- New meter can, weatherhead, or service mast as needed
- Full breaker replacement (arc-fault + ground-fault where code requires)
- Whole-house grounding electrode conductor replacement to code
- Every circuit hand-labeled to what it actually powers
- Final inspection with the AHJ
When to call us
Your panel is a Federal Pacific, Zinsco, or Challenger
These panels have a known failure mode where the breaker doesn't trip during a short circuit — the fire code recommends replacement, and most insurers won't cover the home until they're gone.
You're adding an EV, hot tub, tankless water heater, or full-home AC
New heavy loads push a 100A/125A service over the edge. Time to upsize before the breaker trips at inconvenient times.
You have double-tapped breakers or Federal Pacific 'stab-lok' breakers
Signs the panel is out of space or unsafe. Not a cosmetic issue — this is what causes the recall paperwork.
You're doing an insurance re-inspection
4-point inspections almost always flag old panels. Upgrade before you renew, save the surcharge.
Common questions
How much does a panel upgrade cost?
Ballpark: $2,800–$5,500 for a straight 200A residential replacement in South Florida, depending on the meter position, the state of the mast, and how far FPL has to travel. We give a firm price after we look at your panel — no surprises.
How long am I without power?
Usually 6-8 hours for the physical install. FPL cuts power in the morning, we install through the day, FPL restores power that same evening — coordinated in advance so you can plan.
Will my breakers still work when the power's out?
During install, yes — nothing has power because the main is off. After install, everything works normally including any UPS or backup systems.
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Offices, retail, warehouses, restaurants — design, install, maintain.
DetailsNew Construction Wiring
Ground-up residential + light commercial. GC coordination end-to-end.
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Dead outlets, flickering lights, tripping breakers, burnt receptacles.
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Whole-home + portable installs. Generac, Kohler certified. Storm-ready.
DetailsReady to talk about panel upgrade?
Same crew, same number, same 5-star rating. Call any hour or send the details for a free estimate.