What We Do
Panel Upgrades & Circuit Breaker Service
Your panel was sized for the way people used electricity when it was installed. EV chargers, induction ranges, heat pumps, and finished basements have a way of outgrowing it. We upgrade and service panels so there's capacity for how you live now — with headroom for what's next.
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Panel upgradesUndersized or aging panels replaced with modern capacity — commonly 200A.
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Breaker replacement & serviceFailed, obsolete, or incorrectly sized breakers replaced.
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Fuse box replacementLegacy fuse boxes replaced with modern breaker panels.
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Capacity for new loadsLoad calculations for EV chargers, HVAC, and major appliances.
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Permits & utility coordinationPermit, inspection, and utility disconnect/reconnect handled.
Good to Know
Before You Book
Signs your panel is due: breakers that trip regularly, a panel with no open slots, a fuse box, warmth or buzzing at the panel, or a big new load on the horizon like an EV charger or heat pump. An inspection can tell you whether you need a full upgrade or just breaker work.
Most single-panel replacements are completed in a day once the permit is in place, with power off only during the changeover. We coordinate the permit, the utility, and the final inspection — you don't have to manage any of it.
FAQ
Panel Upgrades & Breakers — Common Questions
How do I know if my panel needs upgrading?
Frequent breaker trips, no open slots for new circuits, a legacy fuse box, or plans for a major new load — an EV charger, heat pump, or big remodel — are the usual reasons. An inspection gives you a definitive answer.
How long does a panel upgrade take?
Most single-panel replacements are completed in a day once the permit is in place. Power is off during the changeover, and we coordinate the utility disconnect and reconnect for you.
Can you just add a circuit instead of a full upgrade?
Often, yes. If your panel has capacity and open slots, adding a circuit is a much smaller job. We'll run the load calculation and tell you honestly which one you actually need.
Ready When You Are
Tell us what you need and we'll get back to you promptly with next steps.
Free estimates are offered for jobs more complex than a standard service call.Service Areas
Proudly Serving the North Shore
- Chicago
- Evanston
- Skokie
- Glenview
- Northbrook
- Highland Park
- Wilmette
- Lake Forest
- Deerfield
- Winnetka
- Glencoe
- Lake Bluff
- Northfield
- Riverwoods
- Kenilworth
- + Surrounding Areas