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Electrical Service Panel Upgrades

More capacity, more safety and room to grow, for homes in Boston, Newton, Watertown, Metrowest and Cape Cod.

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Is Your Panel Keeping Up With Your Home?

Many homes around Boston were wired for a few lights and a refrigerator, not for central air, heat pumps, induction ranges, EV chargers and home offices. An undersized or aging panel can trip breakers, run hot and leave no room for the upgrades you want. A panel or service upgrade gives your home safe capacity for today and for whatever comes next.

Electrician inspecting a residential breaker panel before a panel upgrade in Newton

Signs It's Time for a Panel Upgrade

Breakers trip often or fuses blow
Lights dim or flicker when appliances start
You still have a fuse box or a 60–100 amp service
The panel is warm, buzzing, rusted or shows scorch marks
You're adding an EV charger, heat pump, AC, hot tub or addition
There's no space left for new breakers (or lots of "double-tapped" ones)
Your panel is a brand with a known safety history [CONFIRM wording; often Federal Pacific or Zinsco]
An insurance company or home inspector flagged it

Benefits of Upgrading

Safety.

Modern breakers, proper grounding and AFCI/GFCI protection where required by code.

Capacity.

Power for EVs, heat pumps, kitchens and additions without overloading circuits.

Reliability.

Fewer nuisance trips and a system you don't have to think about.

Resale & Insurance.

A modern, permitted panel is a plus for buyers, inspectors and insurers.

What to Expect

Load Assessment.

We review your current service, panel and planned additions.

Utility Coordination & Permit.

We file the permit and coordinate the disconnect and reconnect with your utility.

Installation.

The panel is replaced, circuits are labeled and the work is brought up to code. Power is typically off for part of one day. [CONFIRM typical duration]

Inspection.

The town inspector signs off and you get a clean, labeled panel.

Electrician wiring breakers during a panel upgrade in Boston

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a panel upgrade take?

Many panel replacements take one day, with power off for part of it. Service upgrades that need utility work can take longer to schedule. We'll give you a clear timeline. [CONFIRM]

Do I need a 200-amp service?

It depends on your home and plans. We'll do a load calculation and recommend the right size, without upselling.

Do I need a panel upgrade for an EV charger?

Not always. Some homes have enough capacity, and load-management options can help. We'll check before recommending an upgrade. See EV Charger Installation

Are there rebates?

Some upgrades tied to heat pumps or EV charging may qualify for utility or state incentives. We'll point you to current programs. [CONFIRM]