No two panel upgrades cost the same, and any electrician who quotes you a flat price over the phone is guessing. Here's what really determines the cost — and how to avoid overpaying.
Most Pittsburgh-area upgrades mean replacing a 100-amp panel with a 200-amp panel: new breaker panel, new main breaker, new service cable from the meter, grounding brought up to current code, and every circuit landed cleanly and labeled. The power company disconnects and reconnects service the same day in most cases.
Permits and inspection are part of the job — in the City of Pittsburgh and most Allegheny County municipalities, electrical work gets permitted and inspected. That's your protection, not red tape.
Because every home is different, I quote panel upgrades on-site or from good photos — free. Call or text (412) 326-9761.
Not sure? My Thermal Panel Inspection ($199) puts a pro thermal camera on your panel and shows exactly which breakers are running hot — the cheapest certainty you'll ever buy.
Most 100A-to-200A upgrades are a single day. Power is off for part of it — plan accordingly for fridges and medical devices.
Often, yes — or at minimum a load calculation to prove the existing service can handle it. I run the numbers before anyone buys a charger.
Yes, and I pull it. Permitted + inspected work protects your insurance coverage and your resale.