ELECTRICAL PANEL UPGRADES IN SAN ANTONIO.
If your panel still runs fuses, trips under normal load, or was never sized for the air conditioning and appliances the house runs today, replacing it is the job that makes everything else safe.
When a panel needs replacing
Some of it you can see. Breakers that trip with nothing unusual running, scorch marks or rust inside the cabinet, a fuse box instead of breakers, or a panel brand that insurers have stopped writing policies against. Some of it only shows under load, which is why the estimate happens on site rather than over the phone.
- Fuse panel, or a 60 or 100 amp service feeding a house that now runs central air
- Breakers that trip when the AC and the oven run together
- Burning smell, buzzing, heat on the cabinet, or rust and water staining
- No room left for a new circuit, and no space for a tandem
- An insurer or inspector has flagged the panel by name
What the work involves
A panel upgrade is rarely only the panel. The service mast, meter base, grounding and bonding all have to match the new capacity, and that is usually where the real condition of a service shows up. The walk-through covers all of it so the written price does not move afterwards.
- New load center sized to the actual load, not the old one
- Meter base and service mast replaced where the condition calls for it
- Grounding and bonding brought up to current code
- Circuits transferred, labeled, and tested before the panel closes
- Permit and inspection handled, not left with you
CPS Energy coordination
Any work that touches the service drop or the meter needs the utility scheduled, disconnected and reconnected. That coordination is part of the job here. You do not chase CPS Energy yourself, and the day is planned so the house is not without power longer than the work actually takes.
Common questions
How much does a panel upgrade cost in San Antonio?
It depends on amperage, meter base condition, and whether the service mast or grounding needs work. You get a firm written price after a walk-through, with no surprise line items.
Do you handle CPS Energy coordination for service changes?
Yes. Service changes and meter base work need the utility scheduled for a disconnect and reconnect, and that coordination is part of the job.
How long is the power off during a panel upgrade?
Most of the day, and it is planned around the utility disconnect and reconnect rather than left open ended. You get the window before the work starts.
Do I need a permit to replace my panel?
Yes, and it is pulled as part of the job along with the inspection. You are not left to file anything yourself.
Call: (210) 831-2520