--- title: Panel Upgrades & Replacement | El Campo TX | Adrian Electric description: Panel upgrades and replacements across El Campo and the Gulf Coast. 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Every job is done by a licensed electrician, permitted where required, and built to the current electrical code. [Call (979) 559-3684](tel:9795593684) [Request Service](https://jladrianelectric.com/contact-us?hsLang=en) Texas Master Electrician · TECL #39231 · Serving 7 Gulf Coast counties from El Campo, TX What we do ## Panel and Service Work We Handle From a straight panel swap to a full service upgrade with a new meter base, we handle the whole job and coordinate with your utility or electric co-op. Panel replacement Swap an old or failing panel for a new one, with new breakers for every circuit. Service upgrades Move up to 200 amps or more when you're adding a generator, EV charger, shop or major appliance. Older and recalled panels Replace Federal Pacific Stab-Lok, Zinsco, Pushmatic and old fuse boxes, often when an insurance company asks for it. Subpanels Add a subpanel for a shop, barn, addition or outbuilding. ![New exterior breaker panel and meter base on a home](https://jladrianelectric.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_2414.jpeg?width=640&height=480&name=IMG_2414.jpeg) Exterior panel and meter upgrade ![New residential breaker panel installed in new construction framing](https://jladrianelectric.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_2895.jpeg?width=640&height=480&name=IMG_2895.jpeg) New panel in new construction ![Two new breaker panels installed side by side in a utility room](https://jladrianelectric.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_2313.jpeg?width=640&height=480&name=IMG_2313.jpeg) Two new panels in a utility room ![Neatly wired panelboard with new breakers and labeled circuits](https://jladrianelectric.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_2982.jpeg?width=640&height=480&name=IMG_2982.jpeg) Clean, labeled panel wiring When to call ## Signs Your Panel Needs Attention - ✓Breakers trip often or won't reset - ✓The panel feels warm, buzzes, or smells like burning - ✓You have a Federal Pacific, Zinsco, Pushmatic or fuse panel - ✓There's no room for new circuits - ✓You're adding a generator, EV charger, hot tub, shop or addition - ✓Your insurance company asked for a panel replacement Good to know before you upgrade - A load calculation is included in every service upgrade proposal so the new service is sized for your home. - Code requires a whole-home surge protector when a home's service is replaced or upgraded, so it's part of the job. - We pull the permit where it's required and pass the fee through at cost. - We recommend replacing known-hazard panels. Work on them can't carry our workmanship warranty (Terms of Service, Section 20). How it works ## From First Call to Finished Job 1 Call or send photos Call [(979) 559-3684](tel:9795593684) or text photos to the same number. Many jobs can get a free estimate by phone or from your photos. 2 On-site visit if needed Some jobs need us to see them first. On-site consultations are paid and credited toward the job if you accept the proposal (see our [Rate Sheet](https://jladrianelectric.com/rate-sheet?hsLang=en#consultations)). 3 Written proposal You get a written proposal in your client portal that lists what's included, the permits we'll pull and the price. 4 We do the work A licensed electrician does the work to code, and we handle the inspection where one is required. What does it cost? Typical price ranges for panel replacements, breakers and service upgrades are on our Cost Guide. Your exact price comes in a written proposal after a site visit and load calculation. [See typical panel costs →](https://jladrianelectric.com/cost-guide?hsLang=en#panels) Questions ## Panel Upgrade FAQ How do I know if I need 200 amps? It depends on what you run now and what you plan to add. We do a load calculation for every service upgrade and size the service from it. Is my Federal Pacific or Zinsco panel dangerous? These panels have known safety problems and recall histories. We recommend replacing them, and we can't warranty work done on them. You can check recall information at saferproducts.gov. Will my power be off during the upgrade? Usually for part of a day. Service upgrades also need the utility or co-op to disconnect and reconnect your meter, and we coordinate that with them. Do you reuse my old breakers? No. Every panel replacement gets new breakers for every circuit. Can you give me a price over the phone? For many jobs we can give a free estimate by phone or from photos. Service upgrades usually need a site visit and load calculation first. Prices on our website are general information, not an offer. See our [Terms of Service](https://jladrianelectric.com/terms-of-service-v7?hsLang=en) for warranty terms. ## Ready to Upgrade Your Panel? Call us, text photos of the job, or request service online. Your price comes in a written proposal. [Call (979) 559-3684](tel:9795593684) [Text Us Photos](sms:9795593684) [Request Service](https://jladrianelectric.com/contact-us?hsLang=en) Related: [Panel costs](https://jladrianelectric.com/cost-guide?hsLang=en#panels) · [Surge protection](https://jladrianelectric.com/whole-home-surge-protection?hsLang=en) · [Standby generators](https://jladrianelectric.com/standby-generator-installation?hsLang=en) · [EV chargers](https://jladrianelectric.com/ev-charger-installation?hsLang=en) Need an electrician? Call during business hours, Monday–Friday 8am–5pm, or request service online anytime. 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