Electrical panel replacement cost (2026)
Published US guides and Florida contractor articles give overlapping ranges. Your quote depends on amperage, whether the meter/service must change, grounding upgrades, panel location, and local permit fees.
Published guide figures
| Item | Published range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Typical panel upgrade (national) | Most $1,200–$2,000; avg about $1,600 | Angi 2026 |
| 200-amp panel + install (national) | $1,300–$2,000 | Angi 2026 |
| Federal Pacific or Zinsco replacement | $1,500–$4,000 | HomeAdvisor Jun 2026 figures cited |
| Typical Florida 200-amp replacement incl. permits (contractor guides) | Roughly $2,500–$5,000 | Trophy Electric |
| Zinsco replacement totals (Florida price guide) | About $2,000–$6,000+ with upgrades | Well Built Florida |
| Building permit (national guide) | $50–$300 | Angi |
These are guide figures, not bids. Tampa Bay jobs that include a 100-to-200-amp service upgrade, meter-base replacement, or extensive grounding work land higher.
What pushes the price up
- Upgrading service amperage and coordinating utility disconnect/reconnect
- Replacing a corroded or noncompliant meter base
- Aluminum branch wiring remediation discovered during the job
- Moving the panel, working in tight closets, or repairing finishes
- AFCI/GFCI, surge protection and grounding electrode upgrades required by current code
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