Panel upgrades and service changes
Electrical panel upgrades in North Jersey
An outdated or full electrical panel is often what stands between a home and an EV charger, a heat pump, a finished basement or a generator. We replace the panel, upgrade the service where the load calls for it, and handle the permit and inspection from start to finish.
- NJ Electrical Contractor Lic. #19247
- Licensed & insured
- Marine veteran Justin Boyd on every job
- 24/7 emergency service by phone
What we do
What's included
- 100-amp to 200-amp (and larger) service upgrades
- Replacement of outdated or recalled panels
- Subpanels for garages, additions and finished basements
- Meter and service entrance work coordinated with the utility
- Clearly labeled breakers and an accurate panel directory
- Load calculations before adding EV chargers, heat pumps or generators
We serve homes and businesses across Morris, Sussex, Passaic, Bergen and Essex counties. Every job starts with a free, written quote.
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FAQ
Common questions
How do I know if I need a 200-amp service?
A 200-amp service is usually the right choice when you are adding a significant load, such as an EV charger, central air, a heat pump or an addition, or when the panel has no room for new circuits. We perform a load calculation based on what the house uses today and what you plan to add, and recommend an upgrade only if the numbers support it.
Do panel upgrades need a permit in New Jersey?
Yes. A panel replacement or service upgrade requires an electrical permit and a municipal inspection under the NJ Uniform Construction Code. As a licensed New Jersey electrical contractor, we file the permit for our work and meet the inspector on site.
Will my power be off during the upgrade?
Yes, for part of the day. The utility must disconnect the service while the new equipment is installed. We confirm the timing with you in advance so you can plan around the outage.
Nearby
Panel upgrades and service changes near you
- Lake Hopatcong
- Parsippany
- Chatham Borough
- Chatham Township
- Mendham Township
- Mendham Borough
- Morris Township
- Morristown
- Chester Township
- Mountain Lakes
- Harding
- Madison
- Randolph
- Montville
- Kinnelon
- Jefferson
- Roxbury
- Mount Olive
- Denville
- Sparta
- Vernon
- Hopatcong
- Byram
- Andover Township
- Hardyston
- Green Township
- Newton
- Wayne
- West Milford
- Ringwood
- Hawthorne
- Little Falls
- Montclair
- West Orange
- Bloomfield
- Millburn
- Livingston
- Glen Ridge
- South Orange
- Essex Fells
- Franklin Lakes
- Upper Saddle River
- Englewood Cliffs
- Ridgewood
- Tenafly
- Wyckoff
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Other services
EV charger installation
Level 2 home chargers on dedicated circuits, installed in garages, driveways and commercial parking areas.
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Generator installation
Standby generators with transfer switches, and inlet-and-interlock connections for portable generators.
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Lighting installation
Recessed lighting, LED upgrades, new fixtures, and exterior and landscape lighting.
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Electrical repairs and troubleshooting
Diagnosis and repair of dead outlets, tripping breakers, flickering lights and GFCI problems.
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Wiring and rewiring
Whole-house rewiring, knob-and-tube replacement, new circuits and dedicated appliance lines.
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Ceiling fans and fixtures
Ceiling fans on properly rated boxes, fixture replacements, and new switch locations.
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Remodels and new construction
Electrical work for kitchen and bath remodels, additions, finished basements and new homes.
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Commercial electrical
Tenant fit-outs, LED retrofits, equipment circuits and repairs for retail, office and other commercial spaces.
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Justin Boyd plans and installs every panel upgrade himself, from the load calculation through utility coordination and the final inspection. Your panel is never handed to a subcontractor.