Electrical Panels, Breaker Boxes & Circuit Breakers — Houston, TX

Signs you need panel work

• Repeated breaker trips or lights dimming when large appliances start
• Warm cover, buzzing, or a burnt smell at the panel or breaker box
• Crowded panel (no spaces left, lots of tandem “skinny” breakers)
• Rust/corrosion—Gulf Coast humidity is tough on older enclosures in Houston
• Aging or obsolete gear and unclear or missing labels

Not sure what you’re seeing? Snap a photo and call us—a licensed electrician will talk you through it.

Breaker box installation & repair

Your breaker box (load center) houses the breakers that protect your circuits. We:

• Replace damaged or corroded enclosures, doors, or interiors
• Correct double-taps, loose/overheated terminations, and burnt bus stabs
• Relocate or raise panels when required by clearance or moisture rules
• Clean up wiring for neat, serviceable layouts and add clear labeling

If the box is too far gone or can’t accept modern protection, we’ll recommend a panel replacement with options.

Circuit breaker installation & replacement

Breakers wear out, and older homes often need modern protection. We install and replace:

• Standard thermal-magnetic breakers (right size for the load)
• AFCI/GFCI combination breakers where required by code
• Main breakers that run hot, are nuisance-tripping, or show age
• Specialty breakers for specific panels when available

We’ll match breaker types to your panel and circuits, test under load, and address shared neutrals or wiring issues that cause nuisance trips.

Panel installations (remodels & additions)

Planning a remodel, converting a garage, or finishing an attic? We handle full panel installations that support new circuits:

• New, modern load centers with room to grow
• Proper working clearances and mounting heights
• Labeling and documentation for inspection and future service

For additions with major new loads, we’ll confirm whether the service size (e.g., 150A/200A) is adequate or if a service upgrade makes sense. See Service Upgrades.

Panel upgrades (capacity & safety)

When you need more spaces or a safer, up-to-date panel:

• Replace outdated/damaged panels with modern equipment
• Increase slot count; support AFCI/GFCI breakers
• Balance high-draw circuits to reduce dimming and nuisance trips
• Build in headroom for electrification (future heat pump, induction, workshop)

If the main service can’t support your goals, we’ll pair the panel with a meter/main & service entrance upgrade (we handle permits and utility coordination).

Electrical subpanels

A subpanel is the smartest way to add spaces when your main panel is healthy:

• Right-size feeders and breaker protection
• Locate subpanels near the new load (e.g., workshop, upstairs addition)
• Keep neutrals/grounds isolated per code in subpanels

We’ll explain when a subpanel beats a full replacement—and when it’s better to combine with a panel upgrade.

AFCI/GFCI & code updates

We bring panels in line with current code:

• Where AFCI/GFCI belongs at the breaker vs. the device
• Handling multi-wire branch circuits and shared neutrals correctly
• Kitchen, bath, laundry, exterior, and garage protection requirements

Grounding, bonding & labeling

A safe panel means solid fundamentals:

• Grounding electrode system (rods) and water/gas bonding

• Service equipment bonding and lug replacements where needed
• Clear, accurate circuit labeling (no more guessing)
• Optional whole-home surge protection to protect electronics

Pricing & timelines

• Transparent, itemized quotes before work starts
• Same-week scheduling for most panel projects
• Power-off window usually measured in hours during the cut-over
• Permits & inspection included where required

Want a quick ballpark? We’ll share typical ranges by phone. Call us.

Our process

1. Assessment & photos — Review your panel/breaker box and document issues
2. Clear options — Repair, replace, add a subpanel, or pair with a service upgrade
3. Permit & schedule — We handle paperwork and book a convenient time
4. Install — Clean, code-compliant work using quality breakers and hardware
5. Label & verify — Load test and precise circuit labeling
6. Inspection — We meet the inspector (where required) and finalize documentation

FAQ’s

Areas we serve

Panel and breaker work across Houston and nearby suburbs: Katy, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Spring, Cypress, Pearland, and League City.