Panel & service upgrades
Older South Florida homes often have 100A service or panels that insurers flag (Federal Pacific, Zinsco, fuse boxes). An upgrade adds capacity for EV chargers, A/C and generators, and usually involves the building department and FPL.
Common jobs
- âĸService upgrade, for example 100A to 200A (panel, meter can, service conductors)
- âĸPanel replacement for Federal Pacific, Zinsco or other problem panels
- âĸMain breaker and meter can replacement after corrosion or storm damage
- âĸAdding a subpanel for an addition, garage or workshop
FPL coordination
- âĸWork on the meter or service usually needs FPL to disconnect and reconnect power
- âĸYour contractor normally schedules this with FPL and the inspector; ask who does it
- âĸPlan for a few hours without power on the day of the swap
Not sure what you have?
- âĸSnap a photo of the panel door label and breakers. Palmwire AI can flag known problem panels and tell you what to ask.
Permit and inspection rules, fees and timelines vary by county and by city. Many cities (for example Boca Raton, West Palm Beach or Jupiter) run their own building departments, while unincorporated areas use the county. Always confirm current requirements with the building department for the property address. Palmwire does not issue permits or give legal advice.
Electricians (4)
Filter all âWest Palm Beach, Palm Beach County ¡ 11 yrs
FL license: ECDEMO1010 (fictional)
đĄī¸ Insurance not on file
Around-the-clock electrical repair and storm prep: generator interlocks and transfer switches, whole-home surge protection, and post-storm inspections.
Contractor's stated after-hours / emergency fee: $99 emergency dispatch fee, any hour. Contractor-stated demo fee.
North Palm Beach, Palm Beach County ¡ 18 yrs
FL license: ECDEMO1001 (fictional)
đĄī¸ Insurance not on file
Family-run residential electrical team based in North Palm Beach. Same-day troubleshooting, panel replacements (including Federal Pacific and Zinsco), and whole-home surge protection.
Contractor's stated after-hours / emergency fee: $125 after-hours service call (evenings and weekends), credited toward the repair. Contractor-stated demo fee.
Coral Springs, Broward County ¡ 6 yrs
FL license: ECDEMO1005 (fictional)
đĄī¸ Insurance not on file
Tesla, ChargePoint and universal Level 2 charger installs, load calculations, and service upgrades to 200A for EV homes.
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County ¡ 16 yrs
FL license: ECDEMO1009 (fictional)
đĄī¸ Insurance not on file
Small-business electrical: storefront and restaurant build-outs, office lighting retrofits, exit and emergency lighting, and after-hours work so you can stay open.
Contractor's stated after-hours / emergency fee: After-hours commercial work billed at 1.5x the standard labor rate. Contractor-stated demo fee.
Suppliers carrying the gear (2)
Boca Raton, Palm Beach County
Neighborhood electrical counter for homeowners and pros: breakers, GFCI outlets, surge protectors, EV chargers and wire. Fast will-call pickup.
đˇī¸ Demo promotion: 10% off whole-home surge protectors for Powerline customers.
Jupiter, Palm Beach County
Solar panels, inverters, batteries, EV chargers and everyday electrical parts for homeowners and installers in northern Palm Beach County.
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