SVC / PAN Oregon & Washington

Electrical Panel Upgrades & Replacements

Your panel is the heart of your electrical system — and many in the Portland area are undersized, obsolete, or genuinely hazardous. We replace and upgrade panels with clean, labeled, code-compliant installations, coordinated with the utility from start to finish.

Why panels get upgraded

Heat pumps, EV chargers, ADUs, kitchen remodels, hot tubs — modern loads outgrow 100-amp services fast. A 200-amp upgrade restores headroom and adds resale value, and it's often required before other projects can proceed.

Hazardous panel replacement

Zinsco and Federal Pacific Electric panels have documented failure modes where breakers fail to trip under fault. If your home has one, replacement is a safety project, not a cosmetic one. We'll confirm what you have and explain your options plainly.

What's included

Utility coordination, permit, new panel and breakers, grounding and bonding corrections, circuit labeling, and inspection. You get a panel schedule that actually matches your house.

FAQ Common questions

Panel Upgrades — Questions We Hear

How long does a panel upgrade take?
Most residential panel upgrades are completed in a single day on site, with power off for part of that day. Utility scheduling and permitting set the overall timeline; we manage both.
Will my power be off during the upgrade?
Yes, for several hours while we change out the equipment. We schedule around your needs and restore power the same day in nearly all cases.
Is a permit required for a panel change?
Yes, in every jurisdiction we serve — and that's a good thing. Every panel we install is permitted and passes inspection.

Ready to talk about panel upgrades?

Request service online or call — estimates are fast and straightforward.