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How Much Does an Electrical Panel Cost in the Puget Sound?
Eco's typical Puget Sound project ranges: a 200A panel replacement runs $4,000–$9,000, a 100A→200A service upgrade runs $8,000–$16,000, a panel relocation or meter & mast job runs $10,000–$20,000, and adding a sub-panel runs $1,500–$3,500. Your exact price depends on amperage, code upgrades, and utility coordination — get a free, no-obligation estimate from a licensed electrician.
Typical timeframe: Most panel replacements & upgrades: 1 day · power off for a few hours
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What does each panel job cost?
Installed price ranges for the Seattle / Puget Sound area. Your estimate depends on your home — the considerations below explain what moves it.
Like-for-like swap, brought to current code
More capacity for EV chargers, heat pumps & additions
New location, mast, or meter base work
Dedicated capacity for a garage, shop, or addition
Permits pulled, code-compliant installation, and inspection coordination — included on every qualifying install.
Ranges are representative Puget Sound market estimates. Eco gives you a personalized estimate and price range for your home — and explains what affects it — before any work begins.
What affects your electrical panel price
“A panel job” is four different projects wearing one name. Pick one to see what it physically touches — from the utility drop to the last breaker — and what that scope costs.
Showing the whole service path.
Amperage is the whole conversation
Everything on the left of the panel is the utility’s side of the wall; everything on the right is your house. Your service size is how much can cross that wall at once — and it is what decides whether a job is a swap or a full upgrade.
- 100A the older Puget Sound standard
- 200A what most upgrades land on
- 400A large or heavily-loaded homes
Bar widths are simply proportional to amperage — 100A is a quarter of 400A.
True of every job here
Permits & inspection
A Washington electrical permit and inspection are required — and protect your home and insurance. Eco includes this in your upfront price.
Panel work
Panel Replacement (200A)
$4,000 – $9,000
Like-for-like swap, brought to current code.
Service size
200A
same service size, new gear and current code
What moves this price
Code & grounding upgrades
Bringing grounding, bonding, and breakers to current Washington code is part of a safe, permitted job — and may be required to pass inspection.
Most requested
Service Upgrade (100A → 200A)
$8,000 – $16,000
More capacity for EV chargers, heat pumps & additions.
Service size
100A → 200A
double the service — the whole utility side changes with it
What moves this price
Amperage & capacity
Moving from 100A to 200A (or 400A) service costs more than a like-for-like replacement, but it's what powers EV chargers, heat pumps, and additions.
What are the signs I need a panel upgrade?
Frequent breaker trips, a fuse box or 100A panel, flickering lights, no room for new circuits, or adding an EV charger, heat pump, or addition are all signs. A licensed Eco electrician can assess your panel and recommend the right capacity.
Panel work
Panel Relocation / Meter & Mast
$10,000 – $20,000
New location, mast, or meter base work.
Service size
Existing service, new location
mast, meter base, and the wall it all lands on
What moves this price
Meter, mast, & utility coordination
Service upgrades often involve the meter base, mast, and a coordinated power shut-off with your utility, which adds time and cost.
Panel work
Add a Sub-Panel
$1,500 – $3,500
Dedicated capacity for a garage, shop, or addition.
Service size
A branch of your existing service
capacity moved where you need it, not added
What moves this price
Location & access
Panel location, wall finish, and drywall repair after the work all affect the total.
The cost of waiting
Prices won’t be lower next year
higher than 5 years ago
projected high-end by 2027
book online anytime — upfront price before any work
As more homes add EV chargers and heat pumps, demand for panel upgrades — and their prices — keeps climbing. Upgrading now locks in today's rate and adds capacity before you need it.
What’s driving costs up
- Copper and breaker/panel component costs
- Surging demand from EV chargers & electrification
- Licensed electrician shortage
- Stricter code and permit requirements
Spread the cost over time
Qualified homeowners can finance their electrical panel into affordable monthly payments — quick, easy approval, and you still get today’s price.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to replace an electrical panel in Washington?
Yes. Washington requires an electrical permit and inspection for panel replacement or a service upgrade. A licensed electrician is required — Eco pulls the permit, coordinates with your utility, and meets current code as part of the price.
How long does an electrical panel upgrade take?
Most panel replacements and service upgrades are completed in one day. Power is off for several hours while the work and utility coordination happen. Eco confirms the schedule and outage window in your upfront quote.
What are the signs I need a panel upgrade?
Frequent breaker trips, a fuse box or 100A panel, flickering lights, no room for new circuits, or adding an EV charger, heat pump, or addition are all signs. A licensed Eco electrician can assess your panel and recommend the right capacity.
Will my power be off during the work?
Yes, briefly. Power is shut off for the portion of the job that involves the panel and the meter - usually a few hours. However, Eco can provide you with a standby generator at no charge so you can still go about your day seamlessly with power to your home.
Where do these numbers come from?
These are Eco's client-verified 2026 panel ranges for Puget Sound homes — the same pricing table our electricians quote from — including permits, inspection, and utility coordination. Updated July 2026; your written quote is exact.
What this costs in your city
Which utility serves your home decides the rebates, and several Puget Sound cities run their own permits. Get the city-specific math:
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