What this actually involves
Houses ask more of their panels than they used to. Air conditioning, a second fridge, a hot tub, a car charger and a finished basement all land on a service that may have been sized decades ago. A panel that is full, obsolete, or a known-defective type is worth replacing before it becomes the reason something else fails.
What we handle
200 amp service upgrades. The usual answer when a home has outgrown its service.
Old and unsafe panel replacement. Some panel types are known problems and insurers ask about them.
Sub-panels. For a garage, a workshop, an addition or a finished basement.
Permit and inspection. Included in the job.
ComEd disconnect coordinated. We arrange the utility side so the day runs to plan.
Full panels. When there is no space left for another breaker, the fix is capacity, not a tandem.
Straight answers
How do I know if my panel needs upgrading?
Common signs are a panel with no spare breaker spaces, breakers that trip as normal household load goes on, a service rated below 100 amps, or a panel brand your home inspector or insurer flagged. Adding a large new load like an EV charger or central air is also a natural moment to check.
Do you handle the ComEd side?
Yes. A service upgrade needs the utility to disconnect and reconnect, and we coordinate that as part of the job so it happens on schedule.
Will my power be off all day?
There is an outage while the panel is swapped — that part is unavoidable. How long depends on the scope. We tell you what to expect before the day so you can plan around it.
Is a permit required for a panel upgrade?
Yes, and it protects you. Permitted and inspected work is what you want on record when you sell the house or make an insurance claim.
Other things we do
Electrical Troubleshooting
Breakers tripping? Outlets dead? Lights flickering? We find the problem fast.
EV Charger Installation
We install Level 2 EV chargers at your home or business.
Residential Wiring
New outlets, new lights, ceiling fans, whole-home rewires, smoke detectors, and new construction wiring.
Commercial Electrical
We work with business owners and general contractors on tenant build-outs, commercial lighting, service upgrades, and more.
Industrial Electrical
Machine wiring, motor controls, 3-phase power, and conduit work in warehouses and factories.