Electrical Panel Upgrade Cost in Oklahoma: 100 vs 200 Amp, What Affects the Price

Ask three electricians what a panel upgrade costs and you may get three answers. That is because the price depends on what is behind the cover. Here is how we think about electrical panel upgrades across Oklahoma.

What is included in a panel upgrade

• New 200 amp panel with main breaker and new branch breakers
• Meter base and service entrance cable if required by the utility
• Grounding electrode system and bonding brought to code
• Whole house surge protection (recommended)
• Permit, inspection and utility coordination

Factors that move the price

1. Meter base replacement. Many upgrades require a new meter socket, which the utility must approve.
2. Grounding. Older homes often have no ground rods or a water-pipe-only ground.
3. Panel location. Relocating a panel out of a closet or bathroom adds labor.
4. Recalled brands. Federal Pacific, Zinsco and some Sylvania panels should be replaced regardless of capacity.
5. Sub panels. Adding a sub panel for a shop, garage or addition.

Do you need 200 amps?

If you plan on an EV charger, heat pump, electric range or hot tub — or you are rewiring the house — 200 amps is the practical standard. We will tell you honestly if 100 amps still fits.

Get a flat price

We quote panel upgrades at a firm price after a short on-site look. Popular pages: panel upgrade Oklahoma City, panel upgrade Tulsa, panel upgrade Edmond, panel upgrade Moore.

Need help now? Call All Star Electric Ok at (888) 633-7804 — open 24/7 across Oklahoma.

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