When a panel upgrade makes sense

Older panels can struggle to keep up with today’s electrical demands. If you are adding new circuits, replacing aging equipment, or noticing signs of overload, a panel upgrade can improve reliability and create room for safer expansion.

Feregrino Electric evaluates your existing service, recommends the right panel capacity for your home, and completes the work with careful attention to code requirements, clean installation practices, and long-term performance.

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Investment & Payment Structure

Panel upgrades starting at $3,500. Most common upgrades range from $3,500–$6,500 depending on panel size, home conditions, and scope of work. We handle all residential panel sizes. All projects use a phase payment structure: 30% to start, 40% at midpoint, 30% upon completion.

What’s Not Included (Always in Writing)

Drywall patching and painting, plumbing work, HVAC work, permit fees if applicable, pre-existing structural damage. All exclusions are documented in your estimate before work begins.

Improved Safety

Replace aging or overloaded equipment with a panel better suited to current household demand.

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More Capacity

Create room for remodels, kitchen upgrades, HVAC improvements, and additional dedicated circuits.

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Future Ready

Prepare your home for EV chargers, electric appliances, and other modern electrical additions.

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Our panel upgrade process

A straightforward approach designed to keep your project organized from assessment through final completion.

01

Assess the existing panel

We review your current service, electrical load, and project goals to determine the right upgrade path.

02

Plan the scope

We outline panel size, circuit needs, and installation details so you know what to expect before work begins.

Homeowners trust Feregrino Electric for clean, professional electrical work focused on safety and long-term reliability.

03

Complete the installation

Your new panel is installed with attention to workmanship, organization, and code-conscious execution.

04

Final walkthrough

We review the completed work, answer questions, and help you understand your upgraded system.

Panel upgrade FAQs

Common questions from Bay Area homeowners considering a service panel upgrade.

How do I know if my panel is outdated?

Frequent breaker trips, limited circuit space, flickering lights, or an older panel that no longer fits your home’s needs can all be signs it is time to evaluate an upgrade.

Can a panel upgrade help with an EV charger?

Yes. A panel upgrade can provide the capacity needed for EV charging equipment and other high-demand electrical additions.

Will a panel upgrade increase home safety?

Upgrading aging or undersized equipment can improve overall electrical safety when the work is properly planned and installed.

Is this only for older homes?

Not always. Even newer homes may need a panel upgrade when adding major appliances, remodels, or expanded electrical loads.

Do you serve San Francisco and Marin County?

Yes. Feregrino Electric serves residential customers across San Francisco and Marin County.

How do I get started?

Reach out through the contact page to request an estimate and discuss your home’s electrical needs.

If your home needs more capacity, safer equipment, or a better foundation for future electrical projects, Feregrino Electric is ready to help.

Licensed Electrical & Painting Contractor — CSLB License #1020455 | C-10 Electrical | C-33 Painting.