Built for mountain & desert homes
Frozen lines in Jackson and Flagstaff, hard water in St. George, high-altitude heaters in Durango — we know your climate.
Panel Upgrades & Replacement
Your panel sets the limit on everything electrical
Every circuit in the house starts at the panel, and the panel determines how much power your home can safely draw at once. Many older homes were built with 60- or 100-amp service, sized for a time before central air, induction ranges, hot tubs and electric vehicles. Add enough of those and breakers start tripping, lights dim, and there’s no room left for the next circuit. That’s the point where an electrical panel upgrade makes sense. Old fuse boxes and worn breakers add their own risks.
A panel upgrade raises your home’s capacity and replaces aging breakers with modern, safer ones. Sometimes a subpanel for a garage, casita or workshop is the better answer. We calculate your load, explain the options, coordinate with the utility when service needs changing, and test every circuit afterward. Panel work is done by our St. George and Hurricane electrical team; Element doesn’t offer electrical service elsewhere. Financing is available.
- Load Calculated We size the panel to how your home actually uses power.
- Built to Code Licensed, insured work tested circuit by circuit.
- Financing Available Spread the cost of a larger upgrade over time.
Reasons to Upgrade
Signs your panel is due for an upgrade
Any one of these is worth a closer look by an electrician.
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Breakers Trip Often
Circuits shutting off whenever a few appliances run together.
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A Fuse Box or Old Panel
Screw-in fuses or a decades-old panel that predates modern loads.
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An EV in the Driveway
You want a Level 2 charger but have no room or capacity for it.
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Warm or Buzzing Panel
Heat, buzzing or a burning smell at the panel door.
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New Big-Ticket Loads
A spa, shop, addition, solar or new HVAC system on the way.
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No Open Breaker Slots
A full panel with tandem breakers squeezed in to make space.
What We Do
Electrical panel upgrade, repair and replacement
The right fix depends on your panel’s age, condition and the load you need.
- Service Upgrades More capacity for homes that have outgrown their original service.
- Panel Replacement Worn, damaged or outdated panels replaced with new equipment.
- Fuse Box Replacement Old fuses swapped for a modern breaker panel.
- Subpanels Added power for garages, casitas, workshops and additions.
- Panel Repair Loose connections, failed breakers and heat damage put right.
- Smart Panels Panels that let you monitor circuits and energy use from your phone.
How It Works
Panel upgrade cost: what sets the price
Amperage, where the panel sits, utility coordination and any circuits that need rerouting decide the price. Here’s how we get to a written number.
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Assess Your Load
We review the panel, your appliances and anything you plan to add.
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Choose the Option
Repair, replace, upgrade or subpanel, each priced so you can decide.
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Plan the Shutoff
We schedule the work and coordinate any utility disconnect needed.
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Install and Test
The new panel goes in, and every circuit is labeled and tested.
Local crews. Mountain-tough service.
Local in five communities
Real offices and crews in St. George, Hurricane, Durango, Jackson and Flagstaff — not a call center.
Award-winning work
Voted Best of Southern Utah Gold in 2025 and 2026, and Best of Iron County 2025.
Here 24/7
Burst pipe at 2 a.m. or no heat on a Sunday — a real technician answers the call.
Panel out of room?
Our St. George and Hurricane electricians can size an upgrade for your home. Free estimates and financing available.
Maintenance Membership
Ready for desert summers & mountain winters.
Seasonal checkups for every system in your home.
Seasonal checkups catch small problems before they become emergencies — and keep your systems running efficiently all year.
- Annual whole-home plumbing inspection
- Water heater flush & safety check
- Seasonal heating & AC tune-ups (St. George & Hurricane)
- Priority scheduling for members
- Member savings on repairs
Panel upgrade questions
Which Element location does panel upgrades?
Panel upgrades and replacements are offered only in Southern Utah, through our St. George electrical team, which also serves Hurricane and nearby towns. Flagstaff, Durango and Jackson locations don’t provide electrical work. Start there to book a load assessment and a free estimate.
Do I need a panel upgrade for an EV charger?
Not always. A Level 2 charger needs a dedicated 240-volt circuit, and some panels have the capacity and space for one already. Others don’t. We run a load calculation to find out before recommending anything. See EV charger installation for how we approach it.
How long will my power be off?
Power has to be off while the panel is swapped, and how long depends on the scope of the job. If the utility needs to disconnect and reconnect service, timing also depends on their schedule. We’ll give you a clear plan in advance so you can prepare for food, medical devices and anyone working from home.
Is a fuse box unsafe?
A fuse box that’s in good shape and not overloaded can work, but most weren’t designed for modern loads, and it’s easy to install the wrong size fuse. Replacing one with a breaker panel adds safety and convenience, and room to grow.
Should I add surge protection with a new panel?
Yes, it’s the ideal time. A whole-home surge protector installs right at the panel, and current code calls for one when service is replaced. It protects your appliances and electronics from spikes. See surge protection for more. Doing both together saves a second visit later.
How much does an electrical panel upgrade cost?
Nationally, upgrading to a 200-amp panel often runs about $1,500 to $4,000, and a subpanel for a garage, casita or shop is often $500 to $1,500. Replacing the meter base or service entrance, moving the panel, or bringing old circuits up to code adds to that. Those are national ranges that vary by home. Element gives a written, upfront price for your home after the load assessment, with financing available.
*Offers cannot be combined with other promotions or applied to dispatch fees. No cash value. Must present offer at time of service. Call for details.