Services available within electrical panel upgrade & replacement
Electrical Panel Upgrade & Replacement includes a defined group of related evaluation, repair, installation and coordination services. Landmark selects only the services supported by the property, equipment and approved project objective.
The written option identifies which services apply, what Landmark supplies, known access limits and any customer, utility, manufacturer or other-trade responsibility before work moves forward.
- 100A/200A options.
- Circuit capacity.
- Labeling.
- Breakers.
- Permit and inspection.
- Applicable code updates.
- Electrical Panel Upgrade & Replacement evaluation and project-fit review.
- Existing electrical panels & service upgrades system and capacity review.
- Repair, correction or replacement options based on field findings.
Flexible payment options
Plan a panel or service upgrade with financing in view.
Landmark works with independent finance companies to offer qualified customers a range of payment-plan options. Review the available providers and continue through the provider you choose.
Reasons homeowners replace an electrical panel
Common reasons include limited circuit space, damaged or corroded equipment, recurring connection problems, obsolete equipment with restricted replacement options, a planned addition or major new load, an insurance concern, or a service configuration that must change with other work.
A larger panel does not automatically increase the electrical service rating. Landmark distinguishes additional breaker spaces from an actual service-capacity upgrade so the proposal describes what will change.
How the correct panel size is determined
The decision considers the service conductors and disconnect rating, calculated demand, present appliances and future loads. EV charging, electric cooking, HVAC, generators, hot tubs, workshops and additions can materially change the plan.
Where a listed load-management system or another permitted design can meet the customer's goal without unnecessary capacity work, that option can be considered. The final design must remain consistent with equipment instructions, the adopted code, utility rules and local approval.
What the written upgrade scope should identify
Landmark documents the rating and type of equipment, breaker and circuit-directory work, service components included or excluded, required grounding and bonding updates, surge protection, emergency disconnect provisions, permit and inspection handling, outage coordination and restoration limits.
- Existing and proposed service and panel ratings
- Circuits to be transferred, added, corrected or left for separate work
- Meter, service cable and exterior equipment included in the project
- Drywall, finish, roofing or utility-owned work that remains outside the scope
- Warranty and maintenance-membership benefits included with the installation
Codes and standards that apply
These references explain the framework for this work. The adopted code, Michigan amendments, local authority, utility rules, equipment listings and manufacturer instructions must be considered together for the actual installation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a panel replacement and a service upgrade?
A panel replacement changes the distribution equipment. A service upgrade increases or materially changes the service supplying it. They may occur together, but one does not automatically include the other.
Will a new panel stop breakers from tripping?
Only if the tripping is caused by a panel or breaker condition addressed by the project. Overloaded circuits, equipment faults and branch-circuit problems still require their own diagnosis and correction.
How long will the power be off?
Outage time depends on the service configuration, utility schedule, inspection process and project scope. Landmark explains the expected sequence before the work date and does not promise restoration times controlled by others.
Technical review
Reviewed by Landmark Electric
This service information was reviewed for scope, safety context and accuracy by Landmark Electric, Inc., Michigan Electrical Contractor License #6114673. It provides general planning information; the adopted rules, local authority, utility requirements, equipment instructions and actual field conditions control each project.
Rebate resource
Planning a qualifying home electrification project?
MiHER may support approved panel or wiring work when it is part of the program's required assessment and project process.
Review eligibility and official sourcesWhat your service visit includes
Your $79 dispatch and evaluation charge covers sending an electrical professional to your property and the initial on-site evaluation. During that evaluation, the electrician examines the relevant accessible system, shows or explains the supported findings and identifies the cause when the available evidence reasonably allows. Clear, flat-rate options are presented before approved work begins, and the charge is waived when you proceed with approved work during the visit. Any special access, extended diagnosis, permit or after-hours considerations are explained before work moves forward.