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Panel, breakers, service upgrade, permit and utility fees priced by amperage and scope.
Common US upgrades with a $150 permit allowance.
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Starting points: 100 A panel swap · 200 A panel swap · 200 A full service · 400 A service · 200 A with higher utility fee
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Find out the service size, decide panel-only or full service, then get three quotes.
A 200 A panel replacement typically costs about $3,000 nationally, with a range of $1,800 to $4,500. A 100 A swap runs $1,200 to $3,000 and a 400 A service runs $3,500 to $8,000.
A 100 A service handles most gas-heated homes without an EV or heat pump. Adding an EV charger, heat pump or electric range usually pushes the load calculation past 100 A.
Most panel swaps take four to eight hours plus a permit inspection. A full service upgrade takes a full day and depends on the utility schedule.
The homeowner does, either directly or through the electrician. Fees vary by utility and some require a week or more of notice.
It rarely adds appraised value directly, but it removes an inspection red flag and is often required for an EV charger or heat pump.
A subpanel adds breaker space without increasing capacity. It works when the service has capacity and the panel is simply full.
Using the calculator defaults, 100 a panel swap gives Typical total: $3,026 and Cost per breaker space: $74.00, with a typical range $2,064 to $4,553. Change the waste allowance, material or thickness to match your site.
Using the calculator defaults, 200 a with higher utility fee gives Typical total: $3,876 and Cost per breaker space: $99.00, with a typical range $2,676 to $5,640. Change the waste allowance, material or thickness to match your site.