Electrical Panel Services in Philadelphia, PA
New Installations, Lasting Repairs, & Year-Round Maintenance
When you need a pro to handle a job involving your home or business's electrical panel, turn to A-1 Electric. We employ a team of master electricians with decades of experience tackling residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Whether you need to expand your panel's capacity or address an urgent issue that's compromising your safety and access to power, we're the company to call. Proudly, we extend our services to those throughout Philadelphia, Delaware, Montgomery, and Bucks counties.
Ready to schedule an electrical panel service? Call (267) 651-0684 to discuss your needs and how we can help.
Our Electrical Panel Services
We perform the following:
- Electrical panel upgrades and replacements
- Brand-new panel installations
- Subpanel installations
- Panel troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance
- Electrical panel inspections
Our team has the tools, know-how, and training to take on residential, commercial, and industrial jobs. This includes high-voltage electrical panel projects at manufacturing facilities, hospitals, and other properties that rely on robust electrical systems.
As part of our electrical panel services, we can perform reintroduction of service inspections for properties that have been without power for extended periods or have undergone major renovations.
We're also able to perform independent, third-party inspections for contractors who have completed panel work.
Signs Your Philadelphia Property’s Panel Needs Attention
Philadelphia’s older rowhomes and multi-unit buildings were often wired for electrical demands far below what today’s appliances and systems require.
Several conditions signal that a panel evaluation is overdue, including the following:
- Circuit breakers that trip frequently or won’t reset
- Flickering or dimming lights when appliances run
- A panel that feels warm, shows scorch marks, or smells like burning
- A panel or fuse box that is more than 25 to 30 years old
- Planning to add an EV charger, HVAC upgrade, or home office circuits
- Buying, selling, or refinancing a property
- Utility service is being restored after an interruption
Fuse boxes, which predate modern circuit breaker panels, present both safety and capacity limitations. If your property still has one, an upgrade to a modern breaker panel is worth evaluating. A-1 Electric can assess the situation and provide a free estimate before any commitment is made.
Our expert electricians are here to help.
Before inspections were legally required, our founder was already calling in underwriters to verify his own work. That standard has never changed.
Electrical Panel Service FAQs
How Much Does an Electrical Panel Upgrade Cost?
We don’t quote market ranges because every project is different. Contact us to discuss the scope of your project, and we can give you an accurate assessment.
How Long Does a Panel Upgrade Take?
A straightforward residential upgrade can often be completed in a single day. Commercial and industrial projects vary depending on scope and complexity. Our team can give you a realistic timeline, all before we ever get to work.
Do I Need a Permit for Electrical Panel Work in Philadelphia?
Electrical panel work in Philadelphia generally requires permits through the City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections. A qualified electrician, such as ours at A-1 Electric, can advise on the specific requirements for your project.
What’s the Difference Between a Panel Upgrade & a Panel Replacement?
An upgrade increases your service’s amperage capacity. A replacement swaps out a failed or obsolete panel for a new one. In some cases, both are done at the same time. We can confirm which applies to your situation during your initial consultation.
Can A-1 Electric Inspect Work that Another Contractor Performed?
Yes. Contractors throughout Philadelphia who need an independent third-party inspection after completing panel work can call us for that role. We’re approved by PECO and accredited by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to perform that inspection.
Does A-1 Electric Serve properties Outside of Philadelphia?
We’re certified in every county throughout Pennsylvania, so yes. From Delaware County to Erie County, we can perform electrical panel work wherever the project is located.
Get Your Electrical Panel Project Started
Whether you need a panel upgrade, a replacement, or a third-party inspection before PECO reconnects your service, A-1 Electric is available to help you.
Call (267) 651-0684 to discuss your project and what we can offer.
From residential panels to industrial service, we hold licenses across every project type and every Pennsylvania county.
- Residential Inspections
- Commercial Inspections
- Industrial Inspections
- Reintroduction of Service
- Third-Party Inspections
- Certificate of Compliance
- Electrical Contracting
- Emergency Electrical Service
- Bucket Truck Services
- High Voltage Experience