How do I know if I need a panel upgrade?

Common signs are flickering lights, breakers that trip often, a fuse box instead of breakers, or plans to add an EV charger, hot tub, or heat pump. If your panel is 100-amp or older, an upgrade to 200-amp is usually the safe, future-proof choice.

Is the permit and inspection handled for a panel upgrade?

Yes. A panel upgrade normally includes pulling the electrical permit, coordinating with the utility for any service disconnect, and scheduling the municipal inspection, so the work is documented and code-compliant. The matched contractor handles these steps.

Panel & Service Upgrades

Upgrade aging 100-amp panels and fuse boxes to safe, code-compliant 200-amp service.

Many Connecticut shoreline homes still run on 100-amp panels or old fuse boxes that can't keep up with modern demand — EV chargers, heat pumps, and today's appliances. A service upgrade moves the home to 200-amp, replaces an outdated or overloaded panel, and brings everything up to current code, with the permit and inspection included. Submit a request and it's matched to a participating independent contractor.

Panel & Service Upgrades across the Connecticut shoreline

Frequently asked questions

How do I know if I need a panel upgrade?: Common signs are flickering lights, breakers that trip often, a fuse box instead of breakers, or plans to add an EV charger, hot tub, or heat pump. If your panel is 100-amp or older, an upgrade to 200-amp is usually the safe, future-proof choice.
Is the permit and inspection handled for a panel upgrade?: Yes. A panel upgrade normally includes pulling the electrical permit, coordinating with the utility for any service disconnect, and scheduling the municipal inspection, so the work is documented and code-compliant. The matched contractor handles these steps.

Request electrical service

Shoreline CT Electricians is a service-matching website, not a licensed electrical contractor. When you submit this form, your request may be shared with one or more participating independent Connecticut electrical contractors so they can follow up about your project.