Electrical Service Upgrades in Houston, TX

When you need a service upgrade

Consider upgrading if you’re seeing one or more of these:

• New major 240V loads: heat pump HVAC, induction range, electric dryer, workshop equipment.
• Frequent breaker trips or dimming lights when big appliances start.
• A crowded or obsolete panel with no spaces left—or tandem breakers everywhere.
• Aging or damaged meter/main: rusted meter base, brittle service conductors, overheated main breaker, corroded lugs.
• Home additions or conversions (garage apartment, finished attic, added mini-splits).

Not sure if you need 150A, 200A, or more? We’ll run the numbers and advise. Call now.

What’s included (meter/main & service entrance)

A proper service upgrade addresses the equipment that connects your home to the utility—not just the panel.

• Meter base / socket replacement or relocation
• Main disconnect / main breaker (meter/main combo or separate main)
• Service entrance conductors (overhead or underground), mast/conduit, weatherhead as needed
• Grounding & bonding upgrades (ground rods, water/gas bonding, service equipment bonding)
• Labeling & documentation for inspection and future service

We build to code and local utility requirements so your upgrade passes inspection and keeps you powered safely.

Panel capacity expansions

If your service size is adequate but the panel is out of space (or outdated), we’ll expand capacity without overdoing it.

• Panel replacement (higher space count, modern bus, AFCI/GFCI compatibility)
• Subpanel additions where a full replacement isn’t required
• Selective circuit re-balancing to reduce nuisance trips
• Space planning for future circuits you’ll likely add

We’ll also confirm whether the main service can support your plans—or if a service upgrade should be done together with the panel work.

Load calculations & electrification planning

Before we up-size anything, we run an NEC load calculation that accounts for what you have and what you’re adding, including:

• Heat pump compressor/air handler sizing and dedicated circuits
• Induction range amperage and ventilation/hood considerations
• Electric dryer (240V) circuit sizing and receptacle type
• Kitchen/laundry small-appliance circuits and required GFCI/AFCI protection
• Future-ready allowances (e.g., second HVAC zone, workshop tools)

This ensures you get just-right capacity—enough headroom for electrification without paying for unnecessary overbuild.

Prefer to talk it through with a licensed electrician? Call now.

Pricing & timelines

Every home is different, but here’s what to expect:

• Upfront, itemized pricing once we assess your service equipment and goals.
• Power-off window typically measured in hours during the cut-over; we schedule to minimize downtime.
• Permits & inspections included in our scope.
• Utility coordination is part of the job when the service drop or meter work requires it.

Need a ballpark first? We’re happy to share ranges by phone. Call us.

Our process (permits & CenterPoint coordination)

1. Site visit & load calc — Evaluate existing service/panel, discuss electrification plans, run an NEC load calculation.
2. Scope & options — Present paths (e.g., 200A meter/main + panel replacement vs. subpanel + targeted upgrades) with clear pros/cons.
3. Permitting — We handle code paperwork and required inspections for Houston and surrounding jurisdictions.
4. Utility coordination — We schedule with the utility for safe disconnect/reconnect when needed.
5. Install & cut-over — Replace meter/main, upgrade service conductors/mast, complete grounding/bonding, panel work as scoped.
6. Inspection & verification — Pass final inspection, label circuits, and provide documentation for your records.

Questions about timing or power downtime? Talk to us.

FAQ’s

Areas we serve

We perform electrical service upgrades across Houston and nearby suburbs, including Katy, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Spring, Cypress, Pearland, and League City.