Electrical Panel Upgrades
Glendale · Burbank · Pasadena
Upgrade from 100-amp to 200-amp service with a licensed C-10 electrician. Permitted, inspected, and ready for EVs, heat pumps, and everything else your modern home needs.
Your panel is the bottleneck.
Most homes in Glendale, Burbank, and Pasadena were built with 60 or 100-amp service. That was plenty for the 1970s and 80s. It's not plenty for 2026.
Here's what typically pushes a panel past its limit:
- Adding an EV charger — a Level 2 charger pulls 30–50 amps on its own
- Installing heat pump HVAC — California's 2026 energy code is pushing heat pumps state-wide
- Upgrading to an induction range or electric water heater
- Adding solar plus battery storage
- Building or converting an ADU
- Running a home office with multiple screens, A/C, and high-draw equipment
When your panel is too small, you'll see breakers tripping regularly, lights flickering when the AC kicks on, scorch marks around outlets, or a panel that's warm to the touch. All of these are warning signs.
What a full 200-amp panel upgrade covers.
- Removal of your existing main panel and meter base (if needed)
- New 200-amp main panel with modern breakers
- New service entrance cable from your utility to the panel
- Grounding and bonding to current code
- Permit pulled with your city (Glendale, Burbank, Pasadena, or LADBS)
- Coordination with your utility (LADWP, SCE, Glendale Water & Power)
- Inspection scheduled and passed
- Clean-up and a full walkthrough with you
For older homes we also commonly address: Zinsco and Federal Pacific panel replacement, double-tapped breakers, outdated wiring near the panel, and improper grounding.
What does a panel upgrade cost in the LA area?
Every home is different — but here's a realistic range based on actual 2026 LA projects:
| Scenario | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Standard 100A → 200A upgrade, accessible panel | $2,500 – $4,500 |
| 100A → 200A with utility-side work (overhead service) | $4,500 – $7,000 |
| Underground service upgrade (trenching, conduit) | $8,000 – $18,000+ |
| Zinsco or Federal Pacific replacement | $3,000 – $6,000 |
| 400-amp service (large homes, ADU-ready) | $6,000 – $12,000+ |
We give you a fixed estimate up front. No vague "we'll figure it out when we get there." You'll know the number before we start.
There's money available. We'll help you get it.
California's TECH Clean California initiative, SCE, and LADWP offer rebates for qualifying panel upgrades — especially when tied to electrification projects like EV chargers, heat pumps, or induction appliances. Programs and eligibility change often, but these rebates can offset a meaningful portion of your project cost, with additional amounts often available for income-qualified households.
We identify which programs currently apply to your project and walk you through the paperwork.
Start to finish.
Free estimate
We come out, look at your panel, review your plans, give you a fixed-price estimate.
Permit pulled
We handle the city paperwork and coordinate with your utility.
Installation
Typically one day for a straightforward swap. Power off only as needed.
Inspection
City inspector verifies the work. We schedule and meet them on site.
Walkthrough
We show you the new panel, how to read the labels, and answer questions.
Panel upgrade questions.
How long does a panel upgrade take?
Will I be without power?
Do I need a permit?
My panel is a Zinsco or Federal Pacific. Is it really dangerous?
Can I upgrade to 200 amps without replacing my wiring?
Ready for a panel that can handle your life?
Book a free estimate. We'll check your existing panel, review your electrification plans, and give you a fixed-price quote.