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Service Panel Replacement & Upgrades — Chicago
Old, unsafe, or overloaded panels replaced by licensed electricians in a single day. Safer, more capacity, code-compliant.
Is Your Panel Still Safe?
Free on-site panel assessment — photos, documentation, and an honest recommendation with no pressure.
OLD PANEL? TIME TO REPLACE.
A Safer, Stronger Foundation for Your Home.
Your electrical panel is the heart of your home’s wiring. When it’s old, undersized, or a known-fire-hazard brand, every appliance, every EV charger, and every new circuit runs through a failing foundation. High Power Inc. replaces old and unsafe electrical panels with modern, code-compliant breaker boxes — sized for how your home actually uses power today, not what it needed in 1975.
- Federal Pacific or Zinsco panel? We replace it — these brands have documented breaker failure issues that many insurance companies will not cover.
- Every circuit labeled, documented, and tested — finally knowing which breaker controls which circuit in your home.
- We coordinate the ComEd service disconnect — one call to us handles everything without you contacting the utility.
- Panel replacement bundled with an EV charger or generator install saves one permit, one inspection, and one service disconnect scheduling call.
When to Replace Your Panel
- You have a fuse box: Most insurance companies now require an upgrade before renewing a policy on a home with a fuse box.
- Federal Pacific, Zinsco, or Challenger panels: Documented breaker failure issues — widely considered fire hazards. Many insurers refuse coverage.
- Breakers trip frequently: Consistently overloaded — or the breakers themselves are beginning to fail.
- The panel is full: No empty slots for a new circuit — EV charger, addition, new appliance.
- Rust, burn marks, or warm breakers: Active electrical problems requiring immediate attention.
- You’re planning major upgrades: EV charger, hot tub, central AC, home addition, or generator.
- You’re selling your home: Old panels appear on inspection reports and become negotiation blockers.
What a Panel Replacement Includes
- Complete removal of existing panel · New main breaker panel (Square D, Eaton, or Siemens)
- New breakers for every circuit · Reconnection and proper labeling of all circuits
- Whole-house surge protection (available add-on — strongly recommended)
- ComEd service disconnect and reconnect coordination
- Permit filing with City of Chicago or municipality
- Final inspection.
- 100% guaranteed workmanship
How It Works
| Step | What Happens |
|---|---|
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1. Assessment |
Inspect panel, service, and visible wiring — written quote provided. |
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2. Permit |
We pull the required permit — typically 1–2 week lead time in Chicago. |
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3. Power Disconnect |
We coordinate with ComEd for same-day service disconnect. |
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4. Panel Swap |
4–8 hour job — most of the day without power; we start early. |
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5. Re-energize & Test |
Power restored, every circuit tested individually, every breaker labeled. |
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6. Inspection |
We meet the inspector — usually within a few days of installation. |
Cost & Timeline
Most panel replacements range from $2,500 to $5,000 depending on panel size and existing wiring condition. Firm written quotes after an on-site visit. Timeline from signed contract to completed installation: typically 2–4 weeks — mostly permit lead time, with the actual install done in a single day.
Is Your Panel Still Safe?
Free on-site panel assessment — photos, documentation, and an honest recommendation with no pressure.
Talk to us and get a quote
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- maher@high-power.com
- (773) 617-5070
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