Electrical Panel Upgrades

Why Upgrade Your Electrical Panel?

Many older homes were not designed to handle today's electrical demands. A 200 amp service upgrade is often a necessity—especially with EV chargers, HVAC systems, and modern appliances drawing continuous power.

Upgrading your electrical panel improves safety, reliability, and capacity while preparing your home for future electrical needs.

What Is an Electrical Panel Upgrade?

An electrical panel upgrade involves replacing your existing panel with a modern one that can safely distribute power throughout your home. In many cases, this also includes a service upgrade—increasing your home's electrical capacity to 200 amps.

Panel upgrades are ideal for older homes, homeowners who want to add an EV charger or high-demand appliances, and homes experiencing electrical reliability issues.

When an Electrical Panel Upgrade Is Necessary

If your home still uses an outdated panel or has insufficient amperage, an upgrade may be required to safely support additional electrical loads.

Signs your electrical panel may need an upgrade:

• Breakers keep tripping
• Flickering or dimming lights
• Outlets not working
• Warm or buzzing electrical panels
• Limited breaker space
• Inability to add an EV charger or new appliance
• Old knob and tube wiring
• Outdated aluminum wiring
• Old fuse box

Our Panel Upgrade Process

Born & Raised Electric handles permits, utility coordination, and inspections so you don't have to. Our team works efficiently to minimize disruption, and most electrical upgrades are completed in one to two days. We protect your home with clean work practices and leave your electrical system better than we found it.

Our panel upgrade services include:

• Electrical load calculations
• Evaluation of existing wiring and grounding
• Coordination with the local utility provider
• Permit filing and inspection scheduling
• Clean, organized installation with minimal disruption

Safety & Code Compliance

Electrical panels are the heart of your home's electrical system. Improper upgrades can create serious safety risks.

We ensure all panel upgrades:

• Meet current NEC and local code requirements
• Are inspected and approved
• Use high-quality, manufacturer-approved components

Born & Raised Electric is a licensed, insured, bonded, and detail-oriented electrical contractor—because shortcuts aren't worth the risk.

EV Chargers & Panel Upgrades

EV chargers place continuous demand on your electrical system. If your electrical panel lacks capacity, we may recommend:

• A panel upgrade
• A service upgrade
• Load management solutions to balance power safely

Our experience with 500+ EV charger installations allows us to recommend the right solution based on your home and your specific needs.

If you're unsure whether your panel can support your home's electrical needs—or an EV charger—we can help assess your system and explain your options.