Panel upgrade cost estimator
Answer four questions to see a typical SoCal range, as of October 2026.
Typical SoCal range
$2,500 to $4,500
- 200 amp panel upgrade, swap in place$2,500 to $4,500
Questions people ask
Does the estimate include the permit?
The base ranges include the permit fee for a typical job. City fees differ, so check your city page for the fee schedule. Utility-side work such as a new meter socket can be billed separately by the utility.
What counts as a hard job?
A meter move, a new service wire, trenching across a yard, stucco repair or a long run from the meter to the panel. These push the range toward the upper end shown for hard jobs.
Is this a quote?
The tool adds published ranges and does not know your wiring, meter or utility.
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