Your home’s electrical panel is the heart of your electrical system. When it’s undersized, outdated, or showing signs of trouble, the risks go beyond inconvenience. Uniform Lighting & Power performs safe, code-compliant panel upgrades for homes and businesses throughout Sacramento and the surrounding area — from 100A upgrades to full 200A+ replacements.
An electrical panel upgrade involves replacing your existing breaker box with a larger, modern unit that can safely handle today’s electrical demands. This is not a DIY project — it requires a licensed C-10 electrician, a permit, and a final inspection.
Most older Sacramento homes were built with 100-amp service. Modern homes with EV chargers, central AC, and smart appliances often need 200A. We handle the full upgrade including utility coordination.
Worn, outdated, or recalled panel brands (Federal Pacific, Zinsco) need replacement. We remove the old unit and install a new, correctly-sized panel from a reliable brand like Square D, Siemens, or Eaton.
Adding a workshop, ADU, or garage conversion? We install sub-panels and add dedicated circuits to support new loads without overloading your main panel.
Many Sacramento-area homes are running on electrical panels that were sized for a different era. Here’s who typically needs an upgrade.
Homes built before the 1990s often have 60–100 amp panels that can’t safely support modern appliances, EV chargers, and HVAC systems all at once.
Adding a Level 2 EV charger sometimes requires additional panel capacity. We assess your panel during the estimate and only recommend an upgrade if genuinely needed.
Building an ADU, adding a home office, or converting a garage? New living and work spaces often require a panel upgrade to handle the added electrical load.
Panel upgrades require a licensed contractor, coordination with your utility, and a final inspection. We handle every step.
Panel upgrades require permits and inspections in Sacramento. We manage the permit application, coordinate with PG&E or SMUD, and schedule the final inspection — no headaches for you.
CA LIC #1154062. Owner Joseph Perry brings military-standard accountability to every panel upgrade — done safely, to code, and documented correctly.
We assess your actual load requirements and recommend only what your home genuinely needs. If a panel upgrade isn’t warranted, we’ll tell you.
Most panel upgrades are completed in one day. If utility coordination or significant rewiring is needed, it may take two days. We schedule to minimize disruption to your household.
Yes. A panel upgrade always requires a permit and inspection in Sacramento and surrounding cities. This protects you and ensures the work meets California electrical code. We handle permit applications and coordinate inspections.
Panel upgrade costs vary based on the size of the upgrade, the brand of panel, permit fees, and any additional work needed. We provide free, detailed estimates upfront — no surprises.
Most modern homes are well-served by a 200-amp panel. Homes with electric vehicles, central air conditioning, and smart appliances will especially benefit from 200A service. We assess your specific load requirements and recommend the right size.
Federal Pacific Stab-Lok and Zinsco panels have documented safety issues and should be replaced. If you have one of these panels, call us for an assessment. We can replace it with a modern, safe panel from a reputable manufacturer.
Troubleshooting starts with a paid diagnostic visit. We find the cause, then quote the repair before any work begins.
Request ServiceInstallations and upgrades. Scope is known, so the estimate is free.
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