Electrical Panel Upgrade in Novato, CA
An electrical panel upgrade is the single biggest improvement you can make to a Novato home's electrical safety and capacity. We handle the entire project, from the load calculation and permit to utility coordination and the final inspection, so Novato homeowners get a stress-free upgrade.
Electrical Panel Upgrade services we provide in Novato
- 100 amp to 200 amp service upgrades
- Main panel replacement and relocation
- Federal Pacific, Zinsco and Sylvania panel replacement
- Meter main and service entrance upgrades
- Grounding and bonding brought up to code
- Whole house surge protection at the panel
- Sub panel installation for garages and ADUs
- Permit, utility coordination and inspection
A panel upgrade in Novato typically takes one day. We coordinate the power shutoff with the utility, remove the old panel, install a new main breaker panel with copper bus and arc-fault and ground-fault protection where required, label every circuit, and restore power the same day. The city inspector signs off, and you are left with clean, organized, future-ready service.
Pricing for a panel upgrade in Novato depends on amperage, panel location and whether the service entrance or grounding needs work. We give a written flat quote after a short site visit, and it does not change unless you change the scope. Homeowners across Marin County, including Nicasio, Woodacre and Fairfax, have trusted us with this exact project.
Signs a Novato home needs a panel upgrade
- Breakers trip when several appliances run together
- You are adding an EV charger, AC unit or hot tub
- The panel is a fuse box or a recalled brand
- There is rust, heat, buzzing or scorch marks at the panel
- You are planning solar or a battery system
How electrical panel upgrade works with Unique Electrical Services
Call or book online
Tell us what you are seeing. For emergencies, a dispatcher gets an electrician moving right away.
Diagnosis and flat quote
The electrician inspects, explains the cause in plain language, and gives you a written flat price before starting.
Work done right
Clean, code-compliant work with the parts on the truck. Permits and inspections handled when required.
Walkthrough and guarantee
We test everything with you, label the panel, clean up, and back the work with our written guarantee.
Serving Novato and nearby areas
Searching for electrical panel upgrade near me in Novato? Our electricians cover every neighborhood in Novato and the surrounding communities of Nicasio, Woodacre and Fairfax. We are a local electrical company for all of Marin County.
Electrical Panel Upgrade near Novato
What Novato customers say
★★★★★Generator install with an automatic transfer switch. First shutoff after the install, the lights flicked and came right back. Everyone in Novato should have one of these.
★★★★★Whole house surge protector and a new outdoor outlet. Quick visit, fair flat rate, and the electrician took the time to check our grounding too.
★★★★★We needed a Tesla charger installed before our car arrived. They handled the permit, ran the circuit cleanly through the garage and tested everything with the car. Highly recommend in Novato.
Electrical Panel Upgrade in Novato: frequently asked questions
How much does a 200 amp panel upgrade cost in Novato?
Most Novato panel upgrades fall within a predictable range that we quote in writing after a quick site visit. The price includes labor, materials, permit and inspection.
Will I lose power during the upgrade?
Yes, for part of the day. We schedule the utility disconnect and reconnect so power is typically restored the same evening.
Do I need a permit for a panel upgrade in Novato?
Yes. Panel upgrades in Novato require a permit and inspection. We handle both as part of the job.
Which areas near Novato do you cover for electrical panel upgrade?
All of Novato and nearby communities including Nicasio, Woodacre and Fairfax, plus the rest of Marin County.