Electrical Panels & Service Upgrades
Electrical Panel & Service Upgrades in Madison, WI
Modern electrical capacity for today’s homes and equipment. If your home needs more electrical capacity, improved reliability, or modernization to support new equipment, upgrading the electrical panel or service may be the right next step.
Signs Your Electrical System Is Reaching Its Limits
- Breakers trip frequently or won’t reset
- No available breaker space
- Lights dim when appliances turn on
- Buzzing, heat, or corrosion at the panel
- Remodeling or adding new electrical loads
- Installing EV chargers, heat pumps, or workshops
- Older or obsolete electrical panels
Panel Upgrade vs. Service Upgrade
Panel Upgrade:
Replaces or expands the electrical panel to increase capacity and improve safety.
Service Upgrade:
Increases the electrical service feeding the home when additional power is required. The required scope depends on your existing system and planned electrical use.
Panel & Service Upgrade Work:
- Electrical panel replacements and capacity upgrades
- Breaker replacements and corrections
- Grounding and bonding improvements
- Electrical service upgrades when required
- Whole-home surge protection options
- Panel labeling and organization
Permits & Utility Locates
Electrical panel and service upgrades typically require permits and inspections. When underground utilities are involved, utility locates through Diggers Hotline (811) are required before work begins. We coordinate required permits, inspections, and utility locates to ensure the work is completed safely and in compliance with local and state requirements.
FAQs
That depends on your current system and electrical demands. An evaluation determines what’s required.
Many upgrades can be completed in a single day, depending on scope and utility coordination.
Yes. Most panel and service upgrades require permits and inspections.
Ready to Upgrade Your Electrical System?
Call our Madison office to discuss your electrical panel or service upgrade.