Electrical Panel Upgrades — Fort Myers, FL | Fort Myers Electrician Pros

Signs Your Panel Is Due

See our full 7 warning signs guide for the complete list — the highlights:

Insurance pushback. Florida carriers increasingly ask about panel brand and age. Federal Pacific (FPE/Stab-Lok) and Zinsco panels are documented failure risks that many insurers won't cover at all — see our full explainer on why these panels get flagged.
Breakers that trip constantly — or worse, breakers that never trip while outlets run hot.
No room for what's next. A generator transfer switch or EV charger needs capacity your 1980s 100-amp panel may not have.
Corrosion. Coastal and canal-home service equipment corrodes years faster; rust in or around the panel is not cosmetic.
Aluminum branch wiring era (late 1960s–mid 70s). Not always a replacement job, but it needs a licensed assessment and proper remediation, not a shrug.

What an upgrade involves

A typical panel replacement is a one-day job: utility coordination for the disconnect, new panel and breakers, corrected grounding and bonding, Lee County permit, and inspection. If service capacity is going from 100 to 200 amps, the service entrance and meter equipment may be part of the scope — the estimate spells that out before anyone touches anything.

Is this dangerous to put off?

Depends entirely on what's in the box. A tidy 1990s panel that's simply full is an inconvenience. A Stab-Lok with signs of overheating is a genuine fire risk. That's the point of getting licensed eyes on it — a free estimate tells you which one you own.

What a Panel Upgrade Costs in Fort Myers

A typical 100-to-200-amp panel upgrade in Fort Myers and Lee County runs $1,600–$3,200 installed — new panel, breakers, corrected grounding and bonding, permit, and inspection. A full service-entrance upgrade to 400 amps, or a complete meter relocation, runs $5,000 and up. As with any electrical project, the exact number depends on what's actually in the box — the free estimate covers that before anyone touches anything.

Panel Upgrade FAQ

How much does a panel upgrade cost in Fort Myers?

A standard 100-to-200-amp upgrade runs $1,600–$3,200 installed. Service-entrance upgrades to 400 amps or a full meter relocation run $5,000 and up.

How long does a panel upgrade take?

Most straightforward panel replacements are a one-day job, including utility coordination for the disconnect. Jobs that also involve upgrading the service entrance or meter equipment take longer.

Will a panel upgrade fix an insurance issue with my Federal Pacific or Zinsco panel?

Yes — replacing a Federal Pacific (FPE/Stab-Lok) or Zinsco panel with a current, code-compliant panel is exactly what most Florida carriers ask for to clear that flag, and it removes a documented fire-risk panel from the home.

Free Panel Upgrade Estimate

Takes 30 seconds. A licensed local electrician will contact you — free, no obligation.