Serving Palo Alto, CA · Santa Clara County

Electrical Panel Upgrade & 200A Service in Palo Alto, CA

Replace an obsolete Zinsco or Federal Pacific panel, fix an overloaded 100A service, and get solar- and EV-ready with a modern 200A panel — sized by a real NEC load calculation, permitted and inspected.

100A → 200A+ service upgrades
Obsolete Zinsco / Federal Pacific replacement
Sized by a real NEC Article 220 load calc
Permitted with your city & utility, inspected
Solar- and EV-ready for what's next

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Electrical Panel Upgrade & 200A Service in Palo Alto, done right

Every job in Palo Alto starts with a free assessment and your home's Electrical Score, is sized by a real NEC load calculation, and is permitted and inspected in Santa Clara County. No guesswork, no cutting corners.

100A → 200A+ service upgrades

Obsolete Zinsco / Federal Pacific replacement

Sized by a real NEC Article 220 load calc

Permitted with your city & utility, inspected

Solar- and EV-ready for what's next

What does panel upgrade cost in Palo Alto?

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A standard 100A→200A service upgrade in our area — new panel, meter-main and disconnect, permitted and inspected — lands around $7,500–$9,500.

100A → 200A service upgrade (new panel + meter-main)$6,500 – $9,500

200A upgrade + underground / service relocation$9,000 – $14,000

400A service / meter-main (large or all-electric home)$9,000 – $18,000+

Typical range for the Santa Clara County area, not a quote. Your exact price comes from a free assessment.

Permits & your utility in Palo Alto

In Palo Alto, electric service is City of Palo Alto Utilities (CPAU), and building permits are issued by City of Palo Alto. We pull the permit on every panel upgrade, coordinate the service and meter to CPAU's Electric Service Requirements — Section II: Residential Underground & Overhead Service, and pass inspection, so it's safe, legal, and protects your home's value.

Your local panel upgrade team in Santa Clara County

Astral is a licensed C-10 electrical contractor. We know the local building departments and utilities, pull every permit, and stand behind the work. Palo Alto homeowners get the same licensed, warrantied panel upgrade we'd put in our own home.

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Not sure what your Palo Alto home needs?

Start with your home's Electrical Score: a licensed C-10 electrician grades your panel, service and wiring 0 to 100 for safety and capacity. Know before you buy an EV, add solar, or sell.

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panel upgrade in Palo Alto: FAQ

How do I know if I need a panel upgrade in Palo Alto?+

Common signs: an obsolete Zinsco or Federal Pacific panel, a 100A service, breakers that trip often, or plans to add an EV charger, solar or a heat pump. A licensed C-10 electrician confirms it with an NEC load calculation.

Do you pull the permit with Santa Clara County?+

Always. Every panel upgrade is permitted with your local building department and utility, brought up to current NEC code, and passes inspection — protecting your home and its resale value.