Electrical Panel Replacement in South Florida
Licensed panel replacements, service upgrades, and recalled-brand panel swaps across Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade County. Florida license EC0001244 · 55+ years in South Florida.
When you need a new electrical panel
If any of these apply to your South Florida home, call us for an evaluation.
Your insurer flagged the panel
Florida insurers require a 4-point inspection on most homes over 25–30 years old. The electrical portion routinely fails homes with recalled-brand panels, 60-amp service, or aging equipment.
You have a recalled-brand panel
Federal Pacific (Stab-Lok), Zinsco, Sylvania-Zinsco, Challenger, or Pushmatic. Documented safety hazards and uninsurable with most Florida carriers.
60-amp or 100-amp service
You’ve added (or want to add) central AC zones, a pool, a heated spa, an EV charger, or a tankless electric water heater.
Repeated breaker trips
The same breaker trips again and again — especially when your AC kicks on or when multiple appliances run together.
Warm panel, buzzing, burning smell
Urgent signs. Stop using the panel and call an electrician immediately.
Visible damage inside the panel
Rust, corrosion, double-tapped breakers, or scorch marks when you open the panel door.
What’s included in a panel replacement
Every standard 200-amp panel replacement from Total Repair Pros includes:
On-site evaluation
A licensed electrician inspects the existing panel, service entrance, and electrical load.
Written estimate
Covers panel, breakers, labor, permit fees, and any code-required upgrades to grounding and bonding.
Electrical permit
We pull the permit with your city or county building department. You sign it (Florida law).
New panel
Current-code 200-amp or 400-amp panel from Square D, Eaton/Cutler-Hammer, Siemens, or GE.
Modern breakers
AFCI, GFCI, or dual-function CAFCI/GFCI breakers where current code requires them.
Circuits reconnected & labeled
Every existing circuit reconnected to the new panel and clearly labeled.
Code-compliant grounding
Grounding and bonding brought up to the current 2023 Florida Building Code (8th Edition).
Final inspection scheduling
We schedule the building department inspection and coordinate access on inspection day.
South Florida panel replacement pricing
Honest pricing matters. Here’s what panel work typically runs across Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade County as of 2026.
| Project | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 200-amp panel replacement Same location, same amperage | $2,500–$3,500 | Most common single-family job. Includes permit and inspection. |
| Service upgrade: 60-amp or 100-amp → 200-amp | $3,500–$5,500 | Higher because the meter and utility-side connection are involved. |
| 400-amp service install | $5,500–$8,500+ | Larger homes, multiple AC zones, EV charging, pool, workshop. |
| Panel relocation (new wall) | +$1,000–$2,500 | Adds re-routing of service entrance and circuits. |
| Whole-house surge protection | $500–$2,500+ | Price varies with home size and electrical load, panel amperage, surge device joule rating, and whether secondary point-of-use protectors are added at sensitive equipment (AC, pool pump, home electronics). Highly recommended in South Florida. |
Final pricing depends on panel location, wiring condition, circuit count, and any code-required upgrades found during the evaluation. We provide a written estimate before any work begins.
Recalled and problem panel brands we replace
If you have any of these in your South Florida home, we can evaluate and replace it. Most are uninsurable with current Florida carriers — replacement is the only real fix.
Federal Pacific / Stab-Lok
Installed 1950–1980. Roughly 1 in 4 breakers fail to trip under overload; linked to ~2,800 fires/year nationally.
Zinsco & Sylvania-Zinsco
Common in 1970s Florida construction. Breakers can fuse to the bus bar and conduct power even when switched off.
Challenger
1980s construction. CPSC-documented history of breakers failing to trip and connection points overheating.
Pushmatic / Bulldog
1960s–1970s. Not GFCI/AFCI compatible. Replacement parts scarce; mechanisms seize over time.
Pre-1960s fuse boxes
Undersized for modern household loads. No ground-fault or arc-fault protection. Essentially uninsurable.
Why Total Repair Pros
55+ years in South Florida
We’ve been working on the wiring in these homes since they were built. We know the housing stock — and the local building departments.
Florida license EC0001244
Licensed and insured. No subcontractors — every electrician on the truck is on our staff.
Permits + inspections handled
You’re never left to chase the building department on your own. We coordinate every step.
$0 trip charge for warranty members
Panel inspections at no extra cost for current Total Repair Pros warranty members.
All four trades, one company
If your panel evaluation turns up an AC, plumbing, or appliance issue, we handle it in one visit — not three contractors.
Family-owned since 1970
Same family, same name, same standards for over 55 years in Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade.
Service areas
Electrical panel replacement and service upgrades across Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade County, including:
- Hallandale Beach
- Hollywood
- Aventura
- Sunny Isles Beach
- Pembroke Pines
- Miramar
- Davie
- Weston
- Plantation
- Sunrise
- Coral Springs
- Tamarac
- Pompano Beach
- Deerfield Beach
- Boca Raton
- Delray Beach
- Miami
- Cutler Bay
- Homestead
- Surrounding areas
Frequently asked questions
How much does electrical panel replacement cost in South Florida?
As of 2026, a standard 200-amp panel replacement typically runs $2,500–$3,500. Service upgrades from 60 or 100 amp to 200 amp run $3,500–$5,500 because the meter and utility-side connection are involved. 400-amp installs and panel relocations cost more. Add-ons like whole-house surge protection range from $500 to $2,500+ depending on home size, panel amperage, and the surge device’s joule rating.
Do I need a permit to replace my electrical panel in Florida?
Yes. Panel replacements require an electrical permit from the city or county building department. Florida law requires the homeowner to sign the permit application and be present (or have an authorized adult present) for the final inspection. We pull the permit and schedule the inspection.
How long does a panel replacement take?
The physical work is typically one full day, with power off during the install (coordinated with FPL). The final inspection by the building department usually happens within a week, depending on the city’s inspector schedule. The permit closes out once the inspection passes.
Will my home insurance pay for a panel replacement?
Almost never. Standard Florida homeowners policies cover sudden, accidental damage from a covered peril — not wear, age, or pre-existing defects. Replacing a recalled or undersized panel for insurance compliance is a homeowner-funded upgrade. The upside is that doing the upgrade often keeps your existing policy from being non-renewed at the next anniversary.
Do I need 200-amp or 400-amp service?
200-amp service is the modern standard for most South Florida single-family homes and handles central AC, electric range, dryer, water heater, pool equipment, and one EV charger comfortably. 400-amp service makes sense for larger homes with multiple AC zones, heated pool plus EV charging plus a workshop or guesthouse, or homes preparing for solar with significant battery storage.
Can you replace a Federal Pacific, Zinsco, or Challenger panel?
Yes. These are the brands we most commonly replace in South Florida, particularly for homeowners working through 4-point inspection issues with their insurance carrier. Replacement is the only safe fix — there is no retrofit that makes a Federal Pacific Stab-Lok, Zinsco, or Challenger panel meet modern safety standards.
What areas do you serve?
All of Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade County, from Boca Raton and Delray Beach down through Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Aventura, Miami, and Homestead. If you’re not sure whether you’re in our service area, call 954-900-6767 and we’ll confirm.
What South Florida homeowners say
Verified reviews pulled live from our Google Business Profile — updated automatically as new ones come in.
Ready to upgrade your panel?
Free written estimate · permits + inspections handled · same-week scheduling across Palm Beach, Broward & Miami-Dade