Do I need to upgrade my electrical panel for an EV charger?
Not always. A Level 2 charger pulls 30–50 amps. If your panel has spare capacity and breaker space, we can add a dedicated 240V circuit without an upgrade. We do a load calculation first.
Electrical
Panel upgrades, rewiring, lighting, outlets, EV chargers, and code-compliant troubleshooting.
Overview
What this service covers
Older California homes — especially anything built before 1990 — often have undersized panels, ungrounded outlets, or aluminum branch wiring that can't keep up with modern loads. Our licensed electricians handle troubleshooting, code corrections, and full panel upgrades for single-family, multi-family, and commercial properties.
Every electrical project is permitted and inspected where required, and finish work (drywall patches, paint, fixture trim) is handled by the same team.
What's included
- Panel upgrades (100A, 200A, 400A) and sub-panels
- Rewires and circuit additions
- Outlet, switch, and GFCI/AFCI installation
- Recessed lighting, ceiling fans, and chandeliers
- EV charger installation (Level 2)
- Code-correction work for sales and inspections
- Troubleshooting tripping breakers and dead circuits
Our process
How electrical jobs run.
01
Assess
Inspect the panel, load, and circuit in question — we explain exactly what we find.
02
Quote
Fixed-price quote with permit fees broken out.
03
Permit
We pull the electrical permit with the local building department.
04
Install
Licensed electricians complete the work and call for inspection.
05
Sign-off
Final inspection passed, panel labeled, photos delivered.
Pricing
Outlet/switch installs typically start around $150–$250; panel upgrades commonly fall in the $2,500–$5,500 range depending on amperage and utility coordination.
Timeline
Outlet/lighting: same day. Panel upgrade: 1 day on site plus 1–3 weeks for permitting and SCE/LADWP coordination.
FAQs
Common questions about electrical.
What does a panel upgrade involve?
Disconnect utility power, replace the meter main and breaker panel with a new code-compliant unit (typically 200A), reconnect all circuits, ground per current code, and coordinate with the utility for re-energization. Most are completed in a single day on site.
Why does my breaker keep tripping?
Usually one of three things: an overloaded circuit (too many appliances), a short or ground fault, or a worn breaker. We test the circuit and the breaker before recommending a fix.
Is knob-and-tube wiring safe?
Knob-and-tube isn't automatically unsafe, but it has no ground, can't be safely covered with insulation, and most insurers will not write or renew a policy with active K&T. We typically recommend a rewire for affected circuits.
Do you handle Edison, LADWP, or SoCalGas coordination?
Yes. We handle the utility coordination, permit, inspection, and any re-energization required for panel work in our service area.
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