Your electrical panel is the heart of your home’s power system. Every light, outlet, appliance, and system in your house runs through it. If the panel is undersized, outdated, or damaged, everything downstream suffers. At GSS757, panel upgrades are handled by David, our licensed Virginia master electrician with 25+ years of experience. We replace old panels, expand capacity for modern homes, and install sub-panels for additions and garages across Virginia Beach and Chesapeake. Every upgrade is done to NEC code and backed by our guarantee. Call 757-581-3572 for a free panel assessment.
An electrical panel upgrade is the replacement of your home’s main breaker box with a newer, higher-capacity panel that can handle the power demands of a modern household. Older homes were often built with 60-amp or 100-amp service, which worked fine when the only heavy loads were a stove and a water heater. Today, between HVAC systems, electric ranges, dryers, EV chargers, and dozens of small devices, many homes need 200-amp service to run safely. The most common upgrade we do is a 100-amp to 200-amp replacement. We also install sub-panels, which give you extra circuit capacity for a garage, shop, home office, or addition without replacing the main panel.
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A panel upgrade does more than stop breakers from tripping.
Modern panels include better breakers, better grounding, and arc fault protection that older panels were never built for.
HVAC, EV charging, induction cooking, and home offices all pull more power than homes were originally wired for.
Most Level 2 EV chargers need a dedicated 240V circuit, and many homes need panel capacity added first.
Buyers and inspectors notice a 200-amp panel. An undersized or outdated panel is a negotiating point against you.
Current electrical code requires features older panels simply do not have. An upgrade brings the whole system up to standard.
We walk you through every step so there are no surprises. It starts with an on-site assessment, where we review your current panel, your home’s electrical needs, and your future plans for the space. From there, we apply for the permit with the city, coordinate with the power company for any required service disconnect, and schedule the work. On install day, we remove the old panel, install the new one with all circuits properly labeled and balanced, and bring the main service up to current code. The city runs a final inspection, and we do our own walkthrough with you before the job is called complete. Our guarantee covers the work.
Panel upgrades vary in cost based on several factors. A straightforward 100-amp to 200-amp swap in a home with sound wiring sits on the lower end. Costs climb when the job involves moving the panel location, adding a sub-panel, replacing the service entrance cable, or correcting wiring issues the old panel was hiding. Permit fees, inspection fees, and any required work by the power company also factor in. We give you a free written estimate after the assessment, with every cost spelled out so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Most residential panel upgrades take one full day of on-site work. Larger jobs, service relocations, or sub-panel additions can stretch to two days. We give you a firm timeline before we start and coordinate with you on the schedule.
Someone eighteen or older needs to be at the home when the work starts and when the inspector arrives. Beyond that, you do not need to stay on-site the whole day. We work around your schedule as much as we can.
Your power will be off for most of the install day, usually six to eight hours. We schedule the work early, coordinate with the power company, and restore service as soon as the new panel is energized and tested.
Yes. Every panel upgrade in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake requires a permit and a city inspection. We handle all the paperwork and schedule the inspection for you.
Most homes today do well with a 200-amp service. Larger homes or homes with heavy loads like EV chargers, pools, or workshops sometimes need 300-amp or 400-amp service. We calculate your load during the assessment and recommend the right size.
If your breakers keep tripping or your panel is more than 20 years old, do not wait for trouble. Call GSS757 at 757-581-3572 for a free panel assessment and an honest recommendation.
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David was very thorough and answered all of our questions, he explained everything he was going to do, he delivered in time, the work was amazing and affordable. We will definitely be hiring GSS again!
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David was very thorough and answered all of our questions, he explained everything he was going to do, he delivered in time, the work was amazing and affordable. We will definitely be hiring GSS again!
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David was very thorough and answered all of our questions, he explained everything he was going to do, he delivered in time, the work was amazing and affordable. We will definitely be hiring GSS again!
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David was very thorough and answered all of our questions, he explained everything he was going to do, he delivered in time, the work was amazing and affordable. We will definitely be hiring GSS again!
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