Main Panel Upgrades in Berkeley, CA

Common signs include breakers that trip repeatedly, lights that flicker when appliances turn on, or a panel that feels warm or smells like burning. Berkeley homes built before 1960 often still run on 60 or 100-amp service, which is not enough for today's electrical loads.

A panel upgrade to 200-amp service gives most Berkeley homes the capacity needed to support a dedicated EV charger circuit. We do a load calculation first to confirm what your current service can handle.

A main panel upgrade replaces the panel itself and does not automatically require rewiring the rest of your home. If we find wiring concerns during the assessment, we will point them out so you can make an informed decision.

Power to your home will be off during the panel replacement work itself. Most of the rest of your day is unaffected, and we work to keep that window as short as possible.

Yes, 200 Amp Electric serves homeowners across the East Bay and Bay Area, including Oakland, Fremont, Hayward, Albany, El Cerrito, and San Francisco, among other areas.

A main panel upgrade replaces your home's primary electrical panel, increasing total service capacity from the utility feed. A subpanel adds a secondary distribution point fed from the main panel and is a separate service we offer on its own page.