Electrical panel upgrade in Fanwood
A panel upgrade replaces the breaker box and, for a service upgrade, the meter socket and the cable from the utility connection as well. We run a load calculation, install the new panel and main breaker, bring grounding and bonding up to date, move every circuit over and label it. We arrange the utility disconnect and reconnect and the inspection.
You may have searched for “main panel upgrade Fanwood”, “service upgrade electrician Fanwood” or “electrical panel upgrade near me”. Whatever you call it, it is the same job and we do it every week in Union County.
What is included
- Load calculation for your house and planned additions
- New 200 amp panel and main breaker
- Meter socket and service entrance cable when the service is upgraded
- Grounding and bonding brought up to current code
- Every circuit labeled on a typed schedule
- Utility coordination, permit and inspection
Signs you need an electrical panel upgrade
- Breakers trip often or feel warm
- Lights dim when large appliances start
- The panel is a Federal Pacific, Zinsco or another brand with a poor safety record
- There are no open slots for a new circuit
Not sure if this is what you need? Call (888) 633-7804, tell us what is happening in your Fanwood home or business, and we will point you to the right service.
What happens when you call
- We visit the property in Fanwood, look at the existing equipment and run a load calculation.
- You get a written, itemized price.
- We file for the permit and schedule the utility where the job needs it.
- We do the work in planned stages so you are without power as little as possible.
- The job is inspected, and we walk you through the finished work.
Electrical panel upgrade cost in Fanwood
Electrical panel upgrade cost in Fanwood depends on the service size, whether the meter and service cable are replaced, the panel's location and what the utility requires. A panel-only swap costs less than a full 100 amp to 200 amp service upgrade. We look at the existing equipment and give you a written price.
Main panel upgrade near Scotch Plains and Westfield
Fanwood is in Union County, and our crews are in the area most days. If you are just outside town, we also work in Scotch Plains, Westfield, Plainfield and Mountainside. Here we cover ZIP code 07023.
Much of Union County was built before 1960: colonials, capes, two-family houses and brick apartment buildings with plaster walls. For an electrician that usually means 60 or 100 amp service, a mix of old cloth-covered cable and newer wire, and panels that were never meant to carry central air, an induction range and a car charger at the same time. We see it every week around Fanwood and we plan the work around it.
If you typed “100 amp to 200 amp upgrade near me” and landed here, you are in the right place. We work in Fanwood and across North Jersey.
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Electrical panel upgrade in Fanwood: common questions
How long is the power off during a panel upgrade?
Usually most of one working day. Power is back on before we leave.
Do I need 200 amps?
If you plan to add a car charger, heat pump, electric range or an addition, almost certainly. The load calculation gives a definite answer.
Is a panel replacement the same as a service upgrade?
No. A replacement keeps the same amperage and swaps the box. A service upgrade also increases the capacity coming from the utility.
How do I book an electrician in Fanwood?
Call (888) 633-7804. Tell us what is happening and we will set a time.
Do I need a permit for electrical work in Fanwood?
New circuits, panel changes and service work generally need a permit from the local construction office. Simple like-for-like replacements usually do not. We tell you when your job needs one.