200-Amp Main Panel Upgrade Done Right

Most homes built decades ago were wired for a completely different era. Back then, 60 or 100 amps was enough. Today, between EV chargers, central AC, smart appliances, and everything else drawing power - that old panel just can't keep up. That's exactly the situation we ran into on this job.

Here's what we were working with - an outdated panel that had no business handling the electrical load of a modern home. The service entrance and riser were original to the structure, and the old panel itself was undersized and overdue for replacement. We've seen setups like this cause tripped breakers constantly, flickering lights, and in worse cases, real safety hazards.

We completed a full 200-amp main panel upgrade, installing a new meter base and panel enclosure with a clean conduit run along the exterior wall. The new service entrance hardware is properly secured and weatherproofed. Everything is up to current code - no shortcuts, no patchwork fixes.

A 200-amp service gives the home room to breathe. It means the electrical system can actually support what's plugged into it today, and it sets the property up for future additions without having to revisit the panel again. Whether it's a home you're living in or one you're planning to improve, having the right panel capacity matters more than most people realize.

Panel upgrades and changeouts are one of the core services we do. If your breakers are tripping regularly, your panel feels warm to the touch, or you're still running on an older 60 or 100-amp service, that's worth looking into sooner rather than later.