Panel & service upgrades for older Montclair homes.
Many homes here still run on 60 or 100 amp service or an aging fuse box. We bring that up to a modern 200 amp panel, wired to current NEC, with room for an EV charger and today's appliances. Owner-operated, serving Montclair and the surrounding towns.
When an upgrade makes sense
Fuse box or aging panel
A fuse box replacement, or a panel with crowded or overtaxed breakers, brings the home to current NEC with AFCI and GFCI protection on the circuits that call for it.
EV-ready service
A 200 amp service upgrade leaves room for a Level 2 charger, so the main panel can carry the sustained draw of an EV without crowding out the rest of the house.
Modern appliances
Induction ranges, heat pumps, and central air pull steady amperage. Moving from 60 or 100 amp to 200 amp service gives them the headroom to run without nuisance tripping.
How the work is done
Assessment
A look at the existing panel, circuits, grounding, and the utility service entrance, so the upgrade is sized to the home rather than guessed at.
Load calculation
A calculation of the home's demand to confirm the right service size, balance the circuits, and lay out the new panel before any work begins.
Permitted install
The work is permitted, installed, and tested, then inspected. Most standard panel swaps are finished in a day, with the power off only as long as needed.
SPECS
- SERVICE200A (400A AVAIL.)
- PROTECTIONAFCI / GFCI
- PERMITPULLED & INSPECTED
- CODECURRENT NEC / UL-LISTED
An upgrade your insurer will appreciate.
Undersized service and aging panels are a common reason insurers hesitate on older homes. A modern, permitted, and inspected panel upgrade makes the home safer and leaves a documented record that helps with coverage and resale.
Ready for a panel upgrade?
Get a free estimate on your panel and service. You deal directly with the owner, in Montclair, Upper Montclair, Glen Ridge, Verona, Cedar Grove, and Bloomfield.