Q: When do I need an electrical panel upgrade?

A: Common reasons include: your panel is a fuse box or older breaker panel from the 1960s–1980s; you're adding a standby generator, EV charger, or hot tub; you're frequently tripping breakers; you're doing a major remodel or addition; or your home was flagged for an insurance issue related to the panel. GBC Electric can evaluate your panel and let you know whether an upgrade is needed.

Q: How much does a panel upgrade cost?

A: Panel upgrade cost varies depending on the current service size, the new panel and breaker configuration, and whether the service entrance needs to be upgraded. GBC Electric provides free estimates — call 704-500-9232 to schedule.

Q: Will I need to shut off power during a panel upgrade?

A: Yes — a panel replacement requires a power outage for the portion of the work that involves the main breaker and service entrance. GBC Electric coordinates with Duke Energy or the relevant utility to arrange the necessary outage and restore power as quickly as possible.

Electrical Panel Upgrade | Hickory, NC

An outdated or undersized electrical panel is one of the most common — and most overlooked — safety issues in older homes. GBC Electric provides electrical panel upgrades and breaker box replacement for homeowners throughout Hickory and the surrounding Catawba County area. Whether your home still has a fuse box, a Federal Pacific or Zinsco panel, or simply a panel that can no longer handle the electrical demand of a modern household, GBC Electric can assess the situation and upgrade it correctly.

Panel upgrades are also frequently necessary when adding a home standby generator, an EV charger, or a major addition or remodel. GBC Electric's 32 years of panel work in this area means we've seen every configuration and condition — and we handle each one with the care and attention it deserves.

Q: When do I need an electrical panel upgrade?
A: Common reasons include: your panel is a fuse box or older breaker panel from the 1960s–1980s; you're adding a standby generator, EV charger, or hot tub; you're frequently tripping breakers; you're doing a major remodel or addition; or your home was flagged for an insurance issue related to the panel. GBC Electric can evaluate your panel and let you know whether an upgrade is needed.
Q: How much does a panel upgrade cost?
A: Panel upgrade cost varies depending on the current service size, the new panel and breaker configuration, and whether the service entrance needs to be upgraded. GBC Electric provides free estimates — call 704-500-9232 to schedule.
Q: Will I need to shut off power during a panel upgrade?
A: Yes — a panel replacement requires a power outage for the portion of the work that involves the main breaker and service entrance. GBC Electric coordinates with Duke Energy or the relevant utility to arrange the necessary outage and restore power as quickly as possible.