How Much Does a Panel Upgrade Cost in North Idaho?

A panel upgrade is one of the more common bigger jobs we do, and cost is usually the first question. The honest answer is that it depends on your home, but we can give you real ranges so you can plan. Every quote is specific to your panel and service, and a photo of your current panel helps us get you a good sense up front.

What a panel upgrade includes

Upgrading a panel usually means replacing your main service panel and often increasing the amperage, for example going from 100 amp to 200 amp service. The work can involve a new panel, new breakers, updated grounding and bonding, and coordination with the utility and the inspector. It is not just swapping a box, which is why it is priced as a full project rather than by the hour.

What it tends to run

For most North Idaho homes, a straightforward panel replacement or upgrade lands in the low thousands of dollars. The exact number depends on the service size you need, whether the meter and mast also need work, how your home connects to the utility, and whether any wiring at the panel needs to be corrected. Treat this as a ballpark, not a quote, since every home is a little different.

What moves the price

A few things push the number up or down. Going to a higher amperage, relocating the panel, replacing the meter base or mast, adding a whole home surge protector, and bringing older connections up to code all affect cost. Permit and inspection are included in a proper job, and that is a good thing, since it means the work is checked.

Why it is worth doing right

A panel is the heart of your home's power. A proper upgrade, permitted and inspected, gives you capacity for things like an EV charger, a hot tub, or central air, and it keeps your home safe and your insurance valid. We would rather do it once and do it right.

Get a real number

Send us a photo of your panel and tell us what you are planning, and we will give you a clear, specific quote with no pressure. We serve Hayden, Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Rathdrum, Dalton Gardens, Liberty Lake, and Spokane Valley. Call or text 208-352-0662 and we will help you feel safe and informed.