Electrical Panel Upgrade in South Jersey, Done Right and Inspected

An electrical service panel upgrade replaces the whole service, not just the breaker box. That means a new meter pan, service entrance conductors, weatherhead or mast, and grounding electrode system, along with the new panel itself, so the amperage rating actually changes (for example 100A to 200A). A panel-only swap reuses the existing service and just gives you more breaker spaces at the same amperage. If you are adding an EV charger, a heat pump, or solar, you almost always need the full service panel upgrade so the incoming service can carry the new load. We run a load calculation on the on-site estimate and tell you which one your home actually needs, then coordinate the JCP&L, PSE&G, or Atlantic City Electric disconnect and the township inspection either way.

Replace it. Federal Pacific Stab-Lok and Zinsco/Sylvania panels have documented failure rates that make them a fire risk, and many home insurers will not renew a policy or cover a claim on a home with one. We pull the recalled panel, re-terminate every branch circuit on a new Square D QO, Siemens, or Eaton CH bus, and never add aluminum branch wiring or mix brands inside a panel.

Most South Jersey homes are well served by 200A, which carries central AC, a kitchen, an EV charger, and a future heat pump without load shedding. A 100A service or a fuse box usually fails the load calculation the moment you add an EV charger or a heat pump, which is what pushes most homes to 200A. A 400A service makes sense for larger homes (roughly 4,000-plus square feet), multiple HVAC units, electric heat, a workshop, or a planned addition. We run a load calculation during the on-site estimate and recommend the size that fits your real and near-future load.

We coordinate the disconnect and reconnect with whichever utility serves your town: JCP&L in Southampton, Medford, Marlton, Moorestown, Mount Laurel, Willingboro, and Mount Holly; PSE&G in Cherry Hill, Haddonfield, and Trenton, filed through PSE&G Construction Services with a four-hour disconnect window; or Atlantic City Electric for parts of the region. We time the cut so power is off for the shortest window possible, usually a single business day, and you will have a clear schedule before we start.

Always. Every panel upgrade is permitted through your township construction office, and the local municipal inspector signs off after the utility reconnect. We never do a no-permit or no-inspection install. The permit pull and final inspection are part of your upfront flat-rate quote, not an extra line item added later.

Yes, for qualifying jobs. We partner with GreenSky to offer low monthly payments on panel upgrades, so you can spread the cost instead of paying it all at once. Most homeowners are pre-approved within minutes online.

It is a range, not one sticker, driven by the new amperage, whether the meter pan and service conductors are replaced with the panel, your utility coordination, the permit and inspection, and whether a recalled panel has to be removed. We will not guess over the phone, because a guess on a permitted install leads to change orders. See our electrical panel upgrade cost guide for the full breakdown, then request an on-site estimate for a flat-rate number.

Yes. Every electrician at DK Electrical Solutions is fully licensed in New Jersey, and our team includes Master Electricians who hold the highest level of certification in the field.

We do. DK Electrical Solutions offers easy financing options on panel upgrades, generator installation, whole-home rewiring, and other larger electrical investments.

We serve all of Burlington County, Camden County, and Mercer County, NJ — including Southampton, Medford, Marlton, Mt. Laurel, Haddonfield, Moorestown, Cherry Hill, Trenton, Hamilton, and Willingboro.

We provide on-site estimates with upfront, flat-rate pricing — so you'll know exactly what to expect before any work begins.