Panel Upgrades in Seattle, 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 Seattle homes we serve near Madison Park, Laurelhurst, and Mount Baker often still have original or undersized panels, and knob-and-tube wiring in some of these houses means a panel upgrade is frequently paired with broader rewiring work.
Symptoms we see every week in Seattle
- 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 Seattle 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 Seattle: what's different here
Older Seattle homes near the bridges still have knob-and-tube wiring and undersized panels. Many older Seattle 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 Seattle City Light.
Permits and inspections
A panel upgrade always needs an electrical permit and a final inspection. Seattle runs its own electrical permit and inspection program, so permits for this work go through Seattle SDCI rather than Washington L&I (L&I list of cities). We pull the permit and meet the inspector.
Utilities
Electric service in Seattle is provided by Seattle City Light. For panel, meter and service work we schedule the disconnect and reconnect with the utility for you.
Where we work in Seattle
Our job records show more than 290 completed jobs for Seattle customers across ZIP codes 98122, 98105, 98103, 98107, 98118, 98115, 98144, 98125. We take panel upgrades calls in Madison Park, Laurelhurst, Windermere, Wedgwood, Mount Baker and the rest of Seattle.
Work we stand behind
25-year panel warranty, 5-year workmanship, and permit closure documentation provided.
Book this serviceStraight answers for homeowners in Seattle.
Who issues the permit for panel upgrades in Seattle?
Seattle runs its own electrical permit and inspection program, so permits for this work go through Seattle SDCI 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 Seattle?
Seattle homes get power from Seattle City Light. We schedule the disconnect and reconnect with the utility and handle the permit and inspection with Seattle SDCI.
Which Seattle neighborhoods do you cover?
Our job records show more than 290 completed jobs for Seattle customers across ZIP codes 98122, 98105, 98103, 98107, 98118, 98115, 98144, 98125. We take panel upgrades calls in Madison Park, Laurelhurst, Windermere, Wedgwood, Mount Baker and the rest of Seattle. Call (425) 615-5000 for same-day service.
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