An overloaded or outdated panel shows up as breakers that trip for no clear reason, a fuse box instead of breakers, or a panel that's already full when you want to add a generator, EV charger, or new circuit.
Precise Circuit Solutions inspects your panel's condition, capacity, and available space, then lays out what a safe upgrade actually requires before any work is scheduled.
What a Panel Upgrade Covers
A panel upgrade is more than swapping a box on the wall. Here's what's typically included:
- Full panel replacement for outdated or hazardous equipment
- Capacity upgrades from 100-amp to 200-amp service or higher
- Additional breaker space for new circuits and future load
- AFCI and GFCI protection brought up to current code
- Proper grounding and bonding
- Coordination with the utility when a service upgrade is required
Scope depends on your panel's condition and what you're adding — we confirm specifics during the assessment.
Ready to find out what your panel needs? Contact us for an assessment and straightforward pricing before any work is scheduled.
We're licensed in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas, with SBE, DBE, and MBE certifications.
Residential panels
Aging fuse boxes, undersized 100-amp services, and panels already full before you add a generator, EV charger, or major appliance.
Commercial panels and service entrances
Capacity upgrades, subpanel additions, and code corrections for retail, office, and multi-tenant properties, coordinated with property management.
Why outdated panels are a real risk
Some older panel brands, including Federal Pacific and Zinsco, are documented fire hazards regardless of condition, and many insurers now flag them directly. An undersized panel forces circuits to carry more than they were built for, which shows up as heat, nuisance trips, and worn connections.
A panel upgrade is inspected electrical work. We pull permits where required, install to the National Electrical Code, and coordinate the inspection so the finished panel is signed off, not just swapped.
Precise Circuit Solutions is licensed in Tennessee (#70942), Mississippi (#R20333), and Arkansas (#M10045).
How the process works
- Step 1Submit a requestSend us the details through the request form or call the office.
- Step 2We review the projectWe look at scope, load, and site conditions before quoting.
- Step 3Assessment scheduledAn on-site visit or consultation with a licensed electrician.
- Step 4Recommendations and pricingOptions explained in plain terms, with written pricing.
- Step 5Work scheduled and completedPermits, installation, and inspection coordinated by us.
- Step 6Follow-upScheduling, updates, and invoicing handled through Housecall Pro.
Questions we hear
How do I know if I need a panel upgrade?
Frequent nuisance trips, a fuse box instead of breakers, a panel that's already full, or a discontinued brand like Federal Pacific or Zinsco are all signs. We'll confirm during an assessment rather than guess over the phone.
How long does a panel upgrade take?
Most residential upgrades are completed in a single day, with the power out for part of that time. Commercial and service-entrance upgrades vary with scope and utility coordination.
Will I lose power during the upgrade?
Yes, briefly. We schedule the outage window with you in advance and keep it as short as possible.
Do I need a permit for a panel upgrade?
Yes, in nearly every jurisdiction we work in. We handle the permit and inspection as part of the job.
Can you upgrade my panel to support a generator or EV charger?
Often, yes. It's frequently the reason a panel upgrade comes up, and we size the new panel for what you're adding, not just what's there today.
Service area
We install and upgrade panels throughout Memphis, Bartlett, Cordova, Germantown, Collierville, and the surrounding Mid-South.
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