Electrical
Electrical Panel Replacement: Cost, Permits & Timeline
Replacing or upgrading a residential electrical service panel, commonly from 100A to 200A, including new breakers, grounding, bonding and utility reconnection.
Verified August 2026
Typical cost
$3,400
$1,900 – $6,800
per panel upgrade
$1,900 – $6,800
Permit
Required
$100 – $380
Timeline
1 day of work
1 day of work, 1-4 weeks including utility coordination
Do you need a permit for electrical panel replacement?
Yes
Electrical Panel Replacement is permitted and inspected work in nearly every jurisdiction. Typical fees run $100 to $380, and a licensed contractor generally has to pull the permit.
What drives the cost
- Service size: 100A, 150A or 200A
- Meter can and service entrance conductor replacement
- Overhead versus underground service
- Surge protection and AFCI/GFCI breaker requirements
- Utility disconnect and reconnect scheduling
Permit, inspections and documents
| Permit status | required |
|---|---|
| Typical permit fee | $100 – $380 |
| Licensed contractor required | Usually yes |
| Owner-builder allowed | Rarely |
| Inspections | Utility disconnect coordination, Rough electrical, Final electrical inspection |
| Timeline | 1 day of work, 1-4 weeks including utility coordination |
| DIY difficulty | 5/5 difficulty |
Documents typically required
- • Electrical permit application
- • Licensed electrician information
- • Load calculation
- • Panel schedule
Electrical Panel Replacement cost by city
Local labor and material pricing applied to the national baseline.
| City | Typical range | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Miami | $2,200 – $8,000 | +18% |
| Tampa | $2,000 – $7,100 | +4% |
| Orlando | $1,900 – $6,900 | +2% |
| Fort Lauderdale | $2,200 – $7,800 | +14% |
| Jacksonville | $1,800 – $6,500 | -4% |
| West Palm Beach | $2,100 – $7,600 | +12% |
| St. Petersburg | $2,000 – $7,000 | +3% |
| Fort Myers | $2,100 – $7,400 | +9% |
| Cape Coral | $2,000 – $7,300 | +7% |
| Sarasota | $2,100 – $7,300 | +8% |
| Naples | $2,400 – $8,400 | +24% |
| Port St. Lucie | $1,900 – $6,900 | +2% |
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to replace an electrical panel?
Yes, always. An electrical permit is required, a licensed electrical contractor must perform the work in most Florida jurisdictions, and the utility will not reconnect service until the final inspection passes.
How long does a panel upgrade take?
The physical work is usually one day with power off for 4-8 hours. Utility disconnect scheduling and inspection generally stretch the total to one to four weeks.
Sources
Sources & verification
Last verified August 2026. Cost figures are modeled estimates based on national baselines adjusted for local labor and material pricing — they are not quotes. Permit rules change; confirm with the building department before starting work.