Remodel Electrical
Electrical for remodels, renovations, and additions — where new work has to tie into an existing home, existing wiring, and an existing panel.
Panel & Service Upgrades
Electrical Panel & Service Upgrades
JIC Electric replaces main panels and upgrades electrical services for homes across North County San Diego — sized to what the house actually needs now and for the work that is planned.
- 20+ years of electrical field experience
- CA Lic. #1094900
- Based in Valley Center
When you need it
Signs a project needs this work
Not enough capacity for a remodel or new equipment
A kitchen remodel, an addition, HVAC changes, or added major loads can exceed what the existing service can carry.
Aging or obsolete equipment
Older panels and certain brands are worth evaluating for replacement. JIC assesses the equipment and explains the options.
A panel that has run out of room
When there is no space for the circuits a project needs, the panel has to be replaced or a sub-panel added.
Scope
What JIC Electric handles
A panel or service upgrade is a project, not a part swap. JIC assesses the existing service, runs the load calculation for the home and any planned work, confirms what the upgrade involves, and coordinates the shutdown, the work, and the inspection.
Load evaluation
A load calculation for the home as it is and as it will be after planned work, so the upgrade is sized correctly.
Main panel replacement
Replacing the existing main panel with correctly sized, current equipment and re-landing the branch circuits.
Service upgrades
Increasing the electrical service where the load calculation and the utility's requirements call for it.
Sub-panel installation
Adding a sub-panel to serve an addition, a garage, or a specific area.
Shutdown and inspection coordination
Scheduling the power shutdown, completing the work, and handling the inspection.
Most panel and service upgrades start with one of three things: a remodel that adds load, equipment that has aged out, or a panel with no room left. Whichever it is, the right first step is a load calculation — that is what tells you the size you actually need, so the upgrade is done once and done correctly.
JIC Electric handles the evaluation, the sizing, the shutdown, the work, and the inspection. Location details go in the estimate rather than the headline, because the number depends on the specific service, the site, and the jurisdiction.
Process
How the work goes
Discuss the project
What is driving the upgrade — a remodel, added load, or aging equipment.
Evaluate existing conditions
JIC assesses the current service, panel, and the branch circuits.
Load calculation and scope
A load calculation determines the required size, and JIC defines exactly what the upgrade involves.
Estimate
A written estimate with the cost variables explained.
Schedule the work
Including the power shutdown window and any utility coordination.
Complete the upgrade
Panel or service replacement and re-landing the circuits.
Final inspection
JIC is on site for the inspection and handles corrections.
Pricing
What drives the cost
Panel and service upgrade pricing depends on the existing conditions, the required size, and the site. JIC does not publish a flat price because the real number depends on what the specific job involves.
- Existing service size and the required new size
- Condition and location of the current panel and meter
- Whether the work is a panel replacement, a service upgrade, or both
- Utility requirements for the service change
- Access and the condition of the existing branch circuits
- Permit and inspection requirements for the jurisdiction
Frequently asked
How do I know if I need a panel upgrade or a service upgrade?
A load calculation answers it. JIC evaluates the existing service and the load for the home and any planned work, then explains whether you need a new panel, a larger service, or both.
How long is the power off during the work?
The shutdown is scheduled in advance and JIC works to keep it as short as the job allows. The exact window depends on the scope and any utility coordination.
Do you handle the permit and the utility coordination?
Permit and inspection requirements are confirmed per jurisdiction. Utility coordination for a service change is handled per project — ask about your specific situation.
Can this be done as part of a remodel?
Yes, and it often is. If a remodel or addition adds enough load, the panel or service upgrade is scoped and scheduled as part of the project.
Ready to talk about your project?
North County San Diego and surrounding communities. CA Lic. #1094900.