How Much Does a Panel Upgrade Cost in Utah?

If your home is tripping breakers, running out of circuits, or still running on a 100-amp panel, it might be time for an upgrade. Here's what you need to know before you call.

Why Panel Upgrades Matter

Your electrical panel is the heart of your home's electrical system. It controls how much power flows into your house and distributes it to every outlet, switch, and appliance. When it's undersized or outdated, you end up with tripped breakers, limited capacity for new appliances, and in some cases, a real safety risk.

The most common reasons homeowners in Utah call us for a panel upgrade:

• Adding an EV charger or hot tub that requires dedicated circuits

• Remodeling a kitchen or basement and needing more capacity

• Buying a home with an older panel that fails inspection

• Constantly tripping breakers with normal everyday use

• Upgrading from 100-amp to 200-amp service

What Does a Panel Upgrade Cost in Utah?

This is the question everyone asks — and the honest answer is that it depends. Here are the typical ranges we see:

100-amp to 200-amp upgrade: $2,000 – $5,000 This is the most common upgrade for older Utah homes. It increases your home's capacity and is often required before adding EV chargers, hot tubs, or major appliances.

200-amp to 400-amp upgrade: $5,000+ Typically for larger homes, new construction additions, or properties running significant electrical loads like shops or outbuildings.

Panel replacement (same size, new hardware): $1,200 – $2,500 Sometimes the panel itself needs to be replaced due to age, damage, or recalled equipment — even if the amperage stays the same.

What affects the final price:

• Your current panel size and location

• Whether the utility needs to be involved for a meter upgrade

• Local permit requirements — yes, panel upgrades require permits in Utah

• How much existing wiring needs to be updated

• The age and condition of your current electrical system

Every home is different, which is why we always do a walkthrough before quoting. What looks straightforward sometimes has surprises behind the wall.

How to Know If You Need an Upgrade

Not sure if your panel is the problem? Here are a few signs it's time to call:

• Breakers that trip frequently or won't reset

• A panel that feels warm to the touch

• Flickering lights when appliances run

• You're planning to add an EV charger, hot tub, or sauna

• Your home was built before 1990 and has never had a panel upgrade

Get a Quote From ECU

ECU provides panel upgrade services across Salt Lake County, Utah County, and the Wasatch Back — expanding statewide through the ECU Contractor Network.

We pull permits, do the work right, and make sure your home is safe and code compliant.

Ready to find out what your upgrade will cost? Request a quote here.