Electrical Panel Upgrade in Los Angeles, CA
From a historic craftsman fuse block to a modern 200A panel, across LA’s full range of home ages.
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Los Angeles has one of the widest ranges of home ages in our entire service area, from early-1900s craftsman bungalows to brand-new construction. Whatever era your home is from, we’ve likely upgraded a panel just like it.
Signs Your LA Home Needs a Panel Upgrade
Frequent Breaker Trips
Common across LA’s older housing stock, regardless of neighborhood.
Original Fuse Block or Sub-100A Panel
Still found in a number of LA’s early-1900s homes.
Buzzing or Warm Panel
Worth a same-week look, not a wait-and-see approach.
Planning an EV Charger, Solar, or Addition
Worth checking panel capacity before you commit to the bigger project.
Panel Upgrades for Older LA Homes
A lot of what we see in LA isn’t one specific panel brand or one specific neighborhood, it’s simply age. Homes across Mid-City, West Adams, Echo Park, and dozens of other LA neighborhoods commonly still have original fuse blocks or undersized panels that were never built for today’s electrical loads.
A Recent Los Angeles Panel Upgrade
A historic West Adams craftsman blocked by an obsolete 60A fuse block was upgraded to a 200A main breaker panel, with LADWP service-drop coordination and a new grounding system, bringing a century-old home’s electrical capacity fully up to date.
Areas We Cover in Los Angeles
What Our Customers Say
“Our old breaker box was buzzing in our Los Angeles home. Upgraded the electric panel effortlessly. Super clean install.”
Ian S.
“Our old breaker box was buzzing in our Los Angeles home. Upgraded the electric panel effortlessly. Super clean install.”
Ian S.
What It Costs
Panel upgrade
From $850
Panel upgrade with replacement
From $1,000
Frequently Asked Questions
How do LA permits work for a panel upgrade?
We handle the permit filing and city inspection as part of the job, including LADWP coordination on the service-drop side where needed.
How do I know if my LA home's panel is outdated?
Frequent breaker trips, an original fuse block, a buzzing or warm panel, or a rating below 100A are all worth having checked.
How long does it take?
Most residential panel upgrades wrap up same-day for the physical work; permit and inspection timing depends on the scope of your specific project.
Get a Free LA Panel Check-Up
Not sure if your LA home’s panel needs an upgrade? We’ll take a look and give you a straight answer, free.
