Panel upgrade in Palm Beach, FL
A panel upgrade replaces an old or undersized breaker panel, often 100A to 200A, so your home can safely run modern loads like EV chargers, heat pumps and pool equipment.
What to know in Palm Beach
The Town of Palm Beach is a barrier island with strict architectural review, so visible exterior equipment like generators often needs extra planning and approvals.
In Palm Beach, power disconnects and service changes are coordinated with FPL.
Permits in Palm Beach go through the Town of Palm Beach building department. A panel replacement requires a permit and inspection in Florida, pulled by a licensed electrical contractor.
What the job usually involves
- Load calculation for your home
- Coordinating the power shutoff and reconnect with the utility
- New panel, breakers and grounding/bonding to current code
- Final inspection
Questions to ask before you hire
- Is the price for a like-for-like swap or a service upgrade (new meter can and service wire)?
- Who coordinates with the utility?
- Will you pull the permit and be at the inspection?
- What is your Florida license number? (Verify the license on myfloridalicense.com)
- Are you insured, and can you send a certificate of insurance?
General information only, not a quote or code advice. Your contractor and the Town of Palm Beach building department have the final say on requirements.