Electrical Panel Upgrades in Fort Lauderdale and Broward County
Adding an EV charger, an air conditioner or a renovation? Call 844-510-1963 and we connect you with an independent, Florida-licensed contractor who replaces and upgrades electrical panels.
How do I get electrical panel upgrades in Fort Lauderdale?
A panel upgrade replaces your main electrical panel so your home can carry its load safely, and it needs an electrical permit in the cities we checked. Call 844-510-1963 and we connect you with an independent, Florida-licensed contractor who serves your city.
Why do Broward homeowners upgrade a panel?
The panel is the hub that feeds every circuit in the house. People replace it when they add a large load, such as an EV charger, a new air conditioner, a pool, or a kitchen remodel, or when the existing panel is damaged, crowded or outdated.
A contractor can tell you whether your home has enough capacity. The U.S. Department of Energy's Alternative Fuels Data Center notes that some homes might have insufficient electric capacity for faster EV charging, which is one common trigger for a panel upgrade.
Do you need a permit to replace an electrical panel?
Yes, in the cities that publish rules on it. Pompano Beach states that replacing an electrical panel, whether commercial or residential, requires an electrical permit. Plantation says electrical permits are required for all electrical work, including new electrical service equipment, service relocations and service increases, and Weston's quick-permit list includes electrical service upgrade and panel change-out.
Fort Lauderdale lists service changes among its permit types and takes applications through its LauderBuild portal. A licensed contractor normally handles the permit and the final inspection. If someone offers to skip the permit, treat that as a red flag.
What does a panel upgrade cost?
Published Fort Lauderdale estimates range from about $750 for a service panel install to several thousand dollars for a full upgrade, and the sources disagree. See the sourced ranges in our electrician cost guide, then get a written estimate for your own home.
What should you ask before work starts?
Ask for the contractor's Florida license number and look it up on the state's MyFloridaLicense search. Ask who pulls the permit, what the written estimate covers, and how long the power will be off. Contractors in the network are independent, so confirm license and insurance yourself.
How does the call work?
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The call is free and the line is open 24 hours a day. There is no form to fill in.
Tell us where and what
Give the call center your address and a short description of the problem or project.
Get connected
You are connected with an independent, Florida-licensed electrical contractor who serves your city.
Agree the job and the price
Ask for a written estimate and confirm license and insurance before any work starts.
Which cities does this cover?
Contractors in the network serve 26 Broward County cities, including these.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to replace an electrical panel in Broward County?
Yes, in the cities we checked. Pompano Beach, Plantation and Weston each list panel or service work among the electrical jobs that need a permit.
How much does a panel upgrade cost in Fort Lauderdale?
Published Fort Lauderdale estimates run from about $747 for a service panel installation to $5,775 for a full upgrade. The sources are third-party estimates, so use the cost guide as a range and ask for a written estimate.
Can a homeowner replace their own panel in Florida?
Only in limited cases. Florida exempts an owner who applies for the permit, supervises and does the work on their own single-family or duplex home, and it is not a job to guess at.
How do I find a licensed electrician for a panel upgrade?
Call 844-510-1963 and the call center connects you with an independent contractor who serves your city. Then verify the license number on MyFloridaLicense before work starts.
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