The right upgrade depends on what your home actually draws and what you plan to add, whether that’s a kitchen remodel, an addition, or new equipment. We review your current load first, then recommend the panel, service size, or subpanel that fits.
A panel sized for your home makes every other electrical project easier.
Open breaker space for the circuits you want to add
Room for a kitchen remodel or addition without overloading the system
Electronics and appliances protected from power surges
Modern breakers in place of an outdated panel
A panel directory that shows which breaker controls what
Capacity in place for an EV charger or future additions
Ratings and comments posted by customers on Google.
Very pleased. Quick response to my email and followed up by text. I was able to confirm his Master Electrician license on the state’s website. Arrived on time and went straight to work. Reviewed the electrical panel and…
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We appreciate you trusting us with your home, and it’s good to hear the communication and care for your property stood…
KandE Traveling
2026-10-19
Zach has done a lot of electrical work for us over the past few years, including installing an electric heater in our garage, wiring for our pool pump, running electricity to our shed, installing a 50-amp RV outlet,…
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Wayne, thanks for the years of trust with all those projects, from the pool pump wiring to the new subpanel and…
Wayne Baker
2026-09-18
Zach was extremely knowledgeable, experienced and considerate. Very accommodating and fast! Highly recommended anyone and everyone to call him with all your electrical needs! I had a Tesla port installed and couldn’t be…
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Amanda, glad you’re enjoying your new Tesla charger! It was a pleasure helping you get set up for charging at home, and…
Amanda Leeuwen
2026-10-17
Zach installed a picture light over a painting in our home and it looks great! He was professional, personable and offered several options that could meet our needs. He cleaned up after completing the job and was…
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Desda, thank you for the glowing review! We’re happy Zach helped you find the right lighting option for your painting…
Desda Moss
2026-10-01
Very professional, great prices and amazing customer service!
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Brittany, thank you for the great review! We’re glad you were happy with our pricing and customer service. We…
Brittany Badger
2026-09-22
Zach did a bunch of work around our older home, updating it and improving the safety. We’re grateful for his honest and educational expertise. We will definitely use MEGA Electrical Services again for any other…
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Micayla, we really appreciate your thoughtful review! It’s great to hear that Zach helped make the updates to your home…
Micayla Raffaele
2026-09-18
A panel upgrade follows a clear sequence.
We check your existing panel, its amperage, and the equipment you run now or plan to add.
We explain the upgrade that fits, whether a new panel, a service upgrade, or a subpanel, and give you an estimate.
We install the new equipment, reconnect and test your circuits, and label the panel before we finish.
Plain answers about panels, service size, subpanels, and surge protection.
Q1
Common reasons include a panel with no open spaces, plans for a remodel, addition, or major new appliance, an older panel near the end of its useful life, or a service too small for your home’s needs. If breakers trip or lights flicker, start with Electrical Troubleshooting & Repair, since the cause isn’t always the panel.
Q2
A panel upgrade replaces the breaker panel inside your home. A service upgrade increases the amount of power coming into the house, which can involve the meter base and the line from the utility, and usually includes a new panel as well.
Q3
It depends on your home’s size, appliances, heating and cooling, and plans for things like an EV charger. Many homes today have 200-amp service, but the right size comes from a load review rather than a rule of thumb.
Q4
A subpanel is a smaller panel fed from your main panel, adding breaker space in another part of the home, such as a finished basement or an addition. For a barn or detached garage, see Pole Barn & Detached Building Wiring.
Q5
A whole-home surge protector installs at the panel and limits voltage spikes before they reach your appliances, electronics, and HVAC equipment. It works alongside plug-in surge strips rather than replacing them.
Q6
It’s not a DIY job. Panel work involves the main service connection, which stays energized even with the main breaker off, so it should be handled by a licensed electrician.
Q1
Common reasons include a panel with no open spaces, plans for a remodel, addition, or major new appliance, an older panel near the end of its useful life, or a service too small for your home’s needs. If breakers trip or lights flicker, start with Electrical Troubleshooting & Repair, since the cause isn’t always the panel.
Q3
It depends on your home’s size, appliances, heating and cooling, and plans for things like an EV charger. Many homes today have 200-amp service, but the right size comes from a load review rather than a rule of thumb.
Q5
A whole-home surge protector installs at the panel and limits voltage spikes before they reach your appliances, electronics, and HVAC equipment. It works alongside plug-in surge strips rather than replacing them.
Q2
A panel upgrade replaces the breaker panel inside your home. A service upgrade increases the amount of power coming into the house, which can involve the meter base and the line from the utility, and usually includes a new panel as well.
Q4
A subpanel is a smaller panel fed from your main panel, adding breaker space in another part of the home, such as a finished basement or an addition. For a barn or detached garage, see Pole Barn & Detached Building Wiring.
Q6
It’s not a DIY job. Panel work involves the main service connection, which stays energized even with the main breaker off, so it should be handled by a licensed electrician.
Get in touch to schedule a look at your panel.
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