Panel Upgrades in Kirkland, WA
Modern homes pull more power than 100-amp panels were built for. We upgrade to 200-amp service with clean, labeled, inspection-ready work.
The older housing stock in Houghton, Juanita, and Finn Hill often still runs on original or fuse-based panels. Before we add a heat pump or EV charger to one of these homes, a 200-amp upgrade with a proper load calculation is usually step one.
Symptoms we see every week in Kirkland
- Breakers trip when the AC and oven run together
- Still on a 100-amp or fuse-based panel
- Adding an EV charger, heat pump, or ADU
- Panel is unlabelled or has doubled-up breakers
Spec'd to your Kirkland home
We size every system to your actual demand — not a one-size guess. Here's what a typical panel upgrades includes:
| Service | 200A standard |
|---|---|
| Breakers | 40-space, 80-circuit |
| Surge | Whole-home included |
| Permit | Pulled & signed off |
Panel Upgrades in Kirkland: what's different here
Houghton, Juanita and Finn Hill still have original and fuse-based panels in many mid-century homes. Many older Kirkland homes still have 100-amp or fuse panels. Adding a heat pump, EV charger or kitchen remodel usually means upgrading to 200 amps. We do the load calculation, pull the permit and coordinate the disconnect with PSE.
Permits and inspections
A panel upgrade always needs an electrical permit and a final inspection. Kirkland runs its own electrical permit and inspection program, so permits for this work go through the City of Kirkland rather than Washington L&I (L&I list of cities). We pull the permit and meet the inspector.
Utilities
Electric service in Kirkland is provided by PSE. For panel, meter and service work we schedule the disconnect and reconnect with the utility for you.
Where we work in Kirkland
Our job records show more than 500 completed jobs for Kirkland customers across ZIP codes 98034, 98033. We take panel upgrades calls in Houghton, Juanita, Finn Hill, Rose Hill, Totem Lake, Moss Bay and the rest of Kirkland.
Work we stand behind
25-year panel warranty, 5-year workmanship, and permit closure documentation provided.
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Straight answers for homeowners in Kirkland.
Who issues the permit for panel upgrades in Kirkland?
Kirkland runs its own electrical permit and inspection program, so permits for this work go through the City of Kirkland rather than Washington L&I. For panel upgrades, we apply for the permit, book the inspection, meet the inspector on site, and give you the final sign-off for your records.
Who do you coordinate with for a panel upgrade in Kirkland?
Kirkland homes get power from PSE. We schedule the disconnect and reconnect with the utility and handle the permit and inspection with the City of Kirkland.
Which Kirkland neighborhoods do you cover?
Our job records show more than 500 completed jobs for Kirkland customers across ZIP codes 98034, 98033. We take panel upgrades calls in Houghton, Juanita, Finn Hill, Rose Hill, Totem Lake, Moss Bay and the rest of Kirkland. Call (425) 615-5000 for same-day service.
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