Service 01

Panel · The foundation everything else depends on.

A Seattle home built before 1985 was wired for a fraction of what it carries today. We replace undersized services with a properly sized panel, coordinate the utility disconnect and reconnect, pull the permit, and meet the inspector ourselves.

Scope

100A → 200A residential service upgrades
400A services for large or multi-structure properties
Federal Pacific and Zinsco panel replacement
Meter base, mast, and service entrance replacement
Sub-panels for garages, ADUs, and shops
Whole-home surge protection

What's included

NEC 220 load calculation

Documented before a number is quoted, so the scope does not change halfway through the job.

Utility coordination

We schedule the Seattle City Light or PSE disconnect and reconnect. You never sit on hold.

Typed panel directory

Every circuit traced, labeled, laminated, and photographed for your records.

Typical investment

100A → 200A, panel in place

Typical single-family, existing location

$2,900 – $4,200

Service relocation

New mast, meter base, and trench where required

$4,500 – $7,500

400A service

Large homes, ADU plus main, shop loads

$9,000 – $16,000

Ranges reflect completed Puget Sound projects. Your written quote follows the on-site load calculation.

Questions we get

How long is the power off?: Most upgrades are a single day with a four to six hour outage window scheduled with the utility.
Do I need a 200A panel for an EV charger?: Not always. The load calculation decides. Plenty of 100A services carry a Level 2 charger with load management.