By Ariel Rodriguez, Solid Power Inc.
Solid Power Inc. (EC13008432) is a licensed electrical contractor based in Hialeah, Florida, serving Miami-Dade and Broward counties since 2012. The cost of a panel upgrade depends on the existing service, required capacity, equipment location, utility requirements, permits, and any repairs needed to make the installation safe and code-compliant.
A price from another house is not a reliable price for yours. Two properties with the same amperage can require very different work.
What determines the cost of a panel upgrade?
The first step is inspecting the existing panel and service. We verify the service rating, conductor sizes, grounding and bonding, meter arrangement, available space, equipment condition, and the loads the property needs to support.
Replacement panel size and manufacturer
Condition of the existing service conductors and meter equipment
Number and type of breakers
Grounding and bonding corrections
Panel location and working clearance
Permit and inspection requirements
Utility coordination when the service must be disconnected
Repairs to unsafe or undocumented previous work
Is a panel replacement the same as a service upgrade?
No. A panel replacement may keep the existing service capacity while replacing damaged or obsolete equipment. A service upgrade increases available capacity and may also require new conductors, meter equipment, grounding, and utility coordination.
That distinction matters when comparing estimates. A quote for replacing a 200A panel is not the same scope as converting an older service to 200A.
How do you know what amperage the property needs?
The correct capacity comes from a load calculation and the equipment that will be used. Air conditioning, electric water heating, cooking equipment, EV chargers, generators, and commercial machinery can change the result. Solid Power works on residential and commercial panels and services from 100A through 600A.
Bigger is not automatically better. The goal is a properly sized system with room for the loads you actually plan to add.
What conditions can increase the project scope?
Corrosion, overheated connections, damaged conductors, unsafe grounding, crowded equipment, and previous unpermitted alterations can all require correction. In some buildings, the panel location or available working space must also be addressed.
These conditions cannot be priced accurately from a photograph alone. A site visit lets us identify them before the work begins.
Do panel upgrades require permits and inspections?
Panel and service work generally requires a permit and inspection. The exact process depends on the project and jurisdiction. The estimate should clearly state who is responsible for permitting, inspections, and any required utility coordination.
How should you compare panel-upgrade estimates?
Compare the equipment and scope, not only the total. Confirm whether each proposal includes breakers, grounding work, permits, inspections, utility coordination, labeling, and repairs to existing conditions. Ask what could change the price after work starts.
Solid Power provides a site-specific estimate after reviewing the existing equipment and intended loads. We do not advertise a single price because it would not accurately represent every property.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a panel upgrade take?
The schedule depends on the scope, permits, inspection timing, utility coordination, and equipment availability. We explain the expected sequence after inspecting the property.
Can you upgrade a panel for an EV charger?
Yes, when the load calculation shows that additional capacity or load management is needed. Some properties can support a charger without replacing the panel.
Can a damaged panel be repaired instead of replaced?
Sometimes. The answer depends on the equipment, damage, parts availability, and whether the panel can be repaired safely.
Do you handle commercial panel upgrades?
Yes. Solid Power performs residential and commercial panel and service work from 100A through 600A.
Will a new panel lower the electric bill?
A panel upgrade improves capacity and replaces unsafe or obsolete equipment, but it does not automatically reduce energy use.
How do I get an accurate estimate?
Schedule a site visit so we can inspect the service, complete the necessary load review, and define the permitting and installation scope.
Request a panel-upgrade assessment
Call Solid Power Inc. at 305-305-3619 to schedule an assessment for a residential or commercial panel project in Miami-Dade or Broward County.
Solid Power Inc. — Licensed Electrical Contractor in Hialeah, FL
EC13008432 | 305-305-3619 | solidpowerfl.com
