Electrical Panel Upgrade and Replacement in Katy, TX

Panel and service upgrades we install in Katy

• 200 amp panel upgradeThe standard for modern homes, with room for EV charging, electric cooking and future circuits.
• 100 amp to 200 amp upgradeNew service conductors, meter base and main panel sized for today's loads.
• Breaker box replacementWorn, corroded, recalled or overcrowded panels swapped for a new panel with properly matched breakers.
• Fuse box replacementOld fuse panels replaced with modern breaker protection, including GFCI and AFCI where code calls for it.
• Main panel upgradeLarger bus, more spaces and a new main breaker, with grounding and bonding corrected.
• Sub panel installationA dedicated panel for a garage, workshop, addition, pool equipment or detached building.
• Outdated panel replacementPanels with known problems, such as certain Federal Pacific and Zinsco models, replaced.
• Service upgrade electricianCoordination with your utility for disconnect and reconnect, and with the inspector where required.

Signs your Katy home needs a panel upgrade

• The panel is 100 amps or less and you are adding large electric loads.
• There are no open spaces left, or breakers have been doubled up.
• Breakers trip when the AC and another large appliance run together.
• You see rust, scorch marks or melted plastic inside the panel.
• The home still has a fuse box.

Electrical panel upgrade in Katy: local conditions

Along the Gulf Coast, salt air and humidity corrode outdoor panels, meter bases and AC disconnects faster than anywhere else in the state, and hurricane season brings outages, surges and flooding that can reach outlets and wiring. We see a lot of corroded exterior equipment, storm-damaged service masts and homes where backup power is a priority. That is the background our electricians bring to every electrical panel upgrade job in Katy.

Electrical panel upgrade cost in Katy

Electrical panel upgrade cost in Katy depends on the amperage you are moving to, whether the meter base and service cable also need replacing, how far the panel is from the meter, grounding work, and local permit requirements. A like-for-like breaker box replacement costs less than a full 100 amp to 200 amp service upgrade. We look at your panel and loads first and give you a quote for the specific job.