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How to replace a 200 amp panel
The utility company
The first step is to contact the utility company. RESArizona will do this for you as well as everything involved through the entire process from start to finish.
Your utility company will assign a "Project Manager" who will be the contact through scheduling of the install.
He will do a site visit from a couple days to a couple weeks to assess the property in respect to the panel location.
He will inspect the existing wire size feeding the panel, size of pipe or direct buried cable coming the utility company junction box or transformer.Â
Next, he will provide instructions or possibly plans to your electrician who will take them and estimate the costs involved for the complete job and provide a quote.
Your electrician will need to find the right 200-amp panel for the project. There will be a few things to consider.
There is a standard 200-amp panel with a 200-amp breaker feeding an integrated buss.
These come with a variety of breaker spaces from twenty to forty-two are the least expensive.Â
Other factors the electric contractor will need to consider that can affect the price. are grounding and bonding.
It's possible you may need ground rods. We typically charge $200.00 and up for ground boxes.
A water and gas bond are required to the water line (if your home is not Pex) and the gas if present. This will be a #4 copper wire at $2Â dollars a foot plus install.Â
ELECTRIC TRENCH AND CONDUIT
Now the trench and conduit must be bid from the project managers drawing or requirements. 2.5" PVC conduit is usually required with installation and mule tape (pull rope) this tends to be around $20.00 a foot installed.
Trenching starts around $20.00 a foot for trench and backfills on a standard dig depending on how long the run is and how hard the dig is.
THE TRANSFORMER
The transformer is usually outside of the electrical contractors bid and completed between the homeowner and Power company.
ENGENEERING
Some cities require one-line drawings and panel schedules this can add up to $500.00 on rare occasions.
Advice and Estimates are always free. Call Phil at 480-694-6531
200 amp electric panel replacement Cost
Base 200 amp panel upgrade in same loction
Electric panel upgrades from existing 100 or 200-amp main panel to 200-amp main meter panel start at $2,400.00.
For a base 200-amp main electric panel, you should plan on spending $2,400 to $3,500. parts and labor for the installation.
Depending on ark fault breakers at $65.00each included, plus taxes, permits and the complexity of your installation.
 Trenching to utility company transformer or junction box may be required if utility feeders are too small for 400 amps.Â
Other factors the electric contractor will need to consider that can affect the price. are grounding and bonding.
It's possible you may need ground rods.
We typically charge $200.00 and up for these. 200-amp services require a #4 bond wire to the water line if your home is not Pex and has gas.
This will be a #4 copper wire at $2 dollars a foot plus install.
ELECTRIC TRENCH AND CONDUIT
Now the trench and conduit must be bid from the project managers drawing or requirements. 2.5" PVC conduit is usually required with installation and mule tape (pull rope) this tends to be around $20.00 a foot installed.
Trenching starts around $20.00 a foot for trench and backfills on a standard dig depending on how long the run is and how hard the dig is.
THE TRANSFORMER
The transformer is usually outside of the electrical contractors bid and completed between the homeowner and Power company.
ENGENEERING
Some cities require one-line drawings and panel schedules to obtain the permit.
This can add $500 to the bid in some case. All panels are to be properly marked to where each breaker services in the home.
WHOLE HOUSE SURGE PROTECTOR
Most jurisdictions require surge protectors these days and we supply one on every job.
Advice and Estimates are always free. Call Phil at 480-694-6531
200 amp solar ready electric panel upgrade Cost
Solar ready 200 amp panel upgrade in same loction
Electric panel upgrades from existing 200-amp main panel to solar ready 200-amp solar ready main meter panel start at $3,200.00.
These panels have a solar location above the main breaker that can accommodate up to 100 amps of solar back feed and not effect power consumption from the 200-amp section.
These panels have a 200-amp breaker to feed a buss below it and has a secondary slot to feed a 200-amp sub panel in another location.Â
Other factors the electric contractor will need to consider that can affect the price. are grounding and bonding.
It's possible you may need ground rods. We typically charge $200.00 and up for these.
200-amp services require a #4 bond wire to the water line if your home is not Pex and has gas. This will be a #4 copper wire at $2 dollars a foot plus install.
ELECTRIC TRENCH AND CONDUIT
Now the trench and conduit must be bid from the project managers drawing or requirements.
2.5" PVC conduit is usually required with installation and mule tape (pull rope) this tends to be around $20.00 a foot installed.
Trenching starts around $20.00 a foot for trench and backfills on a standard dig depending on how long the run is and how hard the dig is.
THE TRANSFORMER
The transformer is usually outside of the electrical contractors bid and completed between the homeowner and Power company.
ENGENEERING
Most solar jobs require Engineered plans provided by the solar provider when solar is installed although we can install the panel without them to prepare for a future installation
WHOLE HOUSE SURGE PROTECTOR
Most jurisdictions require surge protectors these days and we supply one on every job.
Advice and Estimates are always free. Call Phil at 480-694-6531
200 amp overhead solar electric panel upgrade Cost
Base 200 amp solar panel upgrade in same location
Electric panel upgrades from existing 200-amp main panel to 200-amp solar overhead main meter panel start at $3,600.00.
These panels have a overhead location on the left that can accommodate up to 2' riser to go overhead to the utility conectionÂ
Other factors the electric contractor will need to consider that can affect the price. are grounding and bonding.
It's possible you may need ground rods. We typically charge $200.00 and up for these.
200-amp services require a #4 bond wire to the water line if your home is not Pex and has gas. This will be a #4 copper wire at $2 dollars a foot plus install.
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ELECTRIC TRENCH AND CONDUIT
Now the trench and conduit must be bid from the project managers drawing or requirements.
2.5" PVC conduit is usually required with installation and mule tape (pull rope) this tends to be around $20.00 a foot installed.
Trenching starts around $20.00 a foot for trench and backfills on a standard dig depending on how long the run is and how hard the dig is.
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THE TRANSFORMER
The transformer is usually outside of the electrical contractors bid and completed between the homeowner and Power company.
ENGENEERING
Most solar jobs require Engineered plans provided by the solar provider when solar is installed although we can install the panel without them to prepare for a future installation
WHOLE HOUSE SURGE PROTECTOR
Most jurisdictions require surge protectors these days and we supply one on every job.
Advice and Estimates are always free. Call Phil at 480-694-6531
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PROFESSIONAL PANEL UPGRADES BY THE ELECTRIC PANEL SPECIALISTS
At QUALITY CONTRACTOR SERVICES, we take pride in delivering the best electrical services to our clients at the best available price.
Our experience specializing with panel upgrades, the fact it's what we do everyday, working and being on a first name basis with the power company employees and city inspectors.
The fact we aren't spending tens of thousands of dollars advertising like, our competitors reduce our overhead resulting in the best pricing for you.
We specialize in 200, 400 amp and larger panel upgrades including installations, repairs, and maintenance, for both residential and commercial properties.
Our team of expert electricians is dedicated to providing you with high-quality workmanship and exceptional customer service. Contact us today to get a quote and learn more about how we can help with your electrical needs.
Advice and Estimates are FREE Call Phil at 480-694-6531
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Serving Arizona Since 1978 — Over 45 Years of Panel-Replacement Experience
We’ve been replacing electrical panels in Arizona since 1978. A lot has changed over the past 45+ years—which is exactly why it’s so important to work with someone who understands how electrical systems were built back then and how they need to function today.
We’ve seen every evolution in equipment, safety standards, and electrical codes. Today, a large portion of our work involves electric-vehicle chargers, solar installations, and swimming-pool electrical systems. In 2023 alone, we replaced 680 electrical panels across Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Queen Creek, Gilbert, Apache Junction, Sun City, Glendale, and the greater metropolitan area.
Upgrading an older 1940s panel to a modern 200-amp, 400-amp, or solar-ready system requires more than just technical knowledge—it takes experience, good judgment, and the ability to visualize the safest, cleanest, and most efficient solution for your home.
Whether you’re adding an Insta-hot water heater, a spa, an electric vehicle, or solar backfeeds, we know what panel you need and how to install it right.
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The electric panel is the most important and complicated system in your home. Codes advance every year adding safety to your system. But even more important are the past codes. We have been doing panel changes for over forty years. Long before most current electricians were born. Many things aren't taught these days that were common place in the past and most of todays electricians aren't even aware of such as aluminum wiring, two wire systems, sharing of the neutral wire, discontinued breakers and breakers that have lost there UL listing because of failure. You know as much about these items as most of today's electricians and this is not good. Improper installation of any of these items can create fire hazard or dangerous conditions for the rest of your electrical appliances. Electric panel upgrades in Phoenix Electric panel and Electric panel upgrades in Scottsdale
Most electric companies rarely do panel changes one or two a year. IT'S ALL WE DO. Over 500 last year alone. Some would think that would make us more expensive but it's quite the opposite. Becuase we are independent electrical contractors buy in volume, have the proper tools and materials for any issue we might run into we do the job in half the time of our competition.
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