Electrical Panel & Service Upgrades in Snohomish County & King County, WA

Common signs include tripping breakers, buzzing panels, flickering lights, hot breakers, limited breaker space, or renovations that require more electrical load. Older panels over 20 years old, 60A or 100A panels often need upgrading for modern homes. 

Not always — but many homes do. We perform a load calculation to see if your existing service can safely support added 240V circuits and recommend the best option.

Most modern homes require 200 amps for safe operation, especially with EV chargers, heat pumps, hot tubs, and updated appliances. Some large homes may need 300A–400A. 

Most panel replacements take 4–8 hours, depending on complexity. Full service upgrades involving mast, meter, or grounding updates may take a full day. Power is restored the same day in almost all cases. 

Yes, only during the installation window. We coordinate with the utility provider to minimize downtime and restore power as soon as the work is complete. We will also provide a portable generator for small appliances and lighting if requested.

Yes. Electrical permits and inspections are required for all panel and service upgrades. We handle the entire permitting and inspection process for you. 

Absolutely. We remove outdated fuse panels and upgrade them to modern breaker panels with proper grounding, bonding, and safety features. 

This may indicate loose connections, overloading, arcing, or a failing breaker — all urgent issues. We diagnose the cause and recommend the safest repair. 

In many cases, yes. Panel relocations are common during remodels, garage conversions, and accessibility updates. We evaluate the best path, code requirements, and feasibility. 

Yes — it improves safety, reliability, and capacity for modern electrical loads. Homes with upgraded panels have higher buyer confidence and better inspection results.