Do your Lights Flicker? If your panel is over 25 years old, frequently tripping breakers, warm to the touch, or stamped Federal Pacific or Zinsco — it's not a question of if you'll need a replacement, it's when you get an Panel Upgrade and if you're adding an EV charger, central air, a hot tub, a heat pump, or any other major load, the answer is probably "now."
Spartan Home Pros installs and replaces electrical panels for homeowners and businesses across New Jersey. Panel replacements start at $1,500 for a 100-amp panel and $3,200 for a 200-amp panel — labor, materials, and permits included. All work is code-compliant, permitted, and inspected.
Founded on more than 25 years of New Jersey electrical experience, Spartan Home Pros carries forward the same crew, standards, and craftsmanship that homeowners have relied on across NJ since 1998.
100-Amp or 200-Amp? Do It Once and Do It Right
If your home currently has a 100-amp panel, upgrading to 200-amp isn't just an option — it's the smarter long-term decision. The cost difference is modest, but the payoff lasts 25 years or more. A 200-amp service handles EV chargers, modern HVAC systems, heat pumps, home additions, hot tubs, induction ranges, and anything else you add down the road. A 100-amp panel will be a bottleneck again sooner than you think.
We'll always give you an honest recommendation based on your home's actual load and your plans for the next decade. But nine times out of ten, homeowners who upgrade to 200-amp are glad they did — and the ones who didn't come back within a few years asking us to do it again.
Panel Replacement vs. Service Replacement — What's the Difference?
An Electric Panel replacement swaps out the breaker box inside your home. A service replacement includes the panel plus the utility service entrance — the wiring, mast, and hardware that brings power from the street into your house. If your service entrance is outdated, undersized, or damaged, replacing just the panel won't solve the underlying problem. We'll inspect both before recommending an option, so you know exactly what your home needs and what it doesn't.
Panel Replacement Only
100-amp electric panel replacement: Starting at $1,500
200-amp electric panel replacement: Starting at $3,200
Full Service Replacement — 100-Amp
Underground service: Starting at $4,000 Overhead service: Starting at $6,000
Pricing includes the panel, service entrance, labor, and permits.
Financing available on qualifying installations
Full Service Replacement — 200-Amp
Underground electric service upgrade: Starting at $5,800
Overhead electric service upgrade:
Starting at $6,400
Pricing includes the panel, service entrance, labor, and permits.
Meter Housing Replacement
Underground meter housing: Starting at $1,690
Overhead meter housing: Evaluated on-site — call for assessment
Overhead replacements vary based on mast height, weather head condition, and utility coordination requirements.
Federal Pacific & Zinsco Panels — Why Replacement Isn't Optional
If your home has a Federal Pacific Stab-Lok or Zinsco panel, you have one of the two most notorious panel brands in residential electrical history. Both have well-documented failure rates — breakers that don't trip when they should, leading to overheating, melted bus bars, and electrical fires. Many NJ insurance companies now flag these panels during home inspections, and some refuse to write coverage on homes that still have them.
We replace FPE and Zinsco panels regularly across NJ. We do not install replacement-in-kind for either brand — only modern Eaton, Square D, or Siemens panels with reliable, fully-supported breakers.
Electric Panels We Install
We install Eaton, Square D, and Siemens panels — three of the most reliable brands in residential electrical, all widely available with full long-term support for future breaker additions and expansion. Different brands have small differences in interior layout, breaker pricing, and warranty terms; we'll walk you through which one makes sense for your home.
Our Process
1. In-Home Assessment We come out, inspect your existing panel and service entrance, review your home's electrical load, and ask about your plans (EV charger, central air, addition, etc.). No obligation.
2. Honest Recommendation & Quote We give you a straight answer on whether you need a panel replacement, a full service upgrade, or just a repair. The written quote includes everything — labor, materials, permits, and inspection — with no surprise add-ons.
3. Permit & Schedule We pull the electrical permit with your municipality and coordinate the inspection. For full service replacements, we coordinate with your utility company on power disconnect and reconnect.
4. Professional Installation A straightforward panel replacement takes 4–8 hours and is typically completed in one day. A full service replacement may take 1–2 days depending on utility coordination. Your power will be off for the duration of the work — we always give you advance notice on timing.
5. Inspection & Cleanup We schedule the final inspection with the municipality, leave the workspace cleaner than we found it, and provide you with all documentation for your records, future home sale, or insurance.
Why NJ Homeowners Choose Spartan Home Pros for Electrical Work
Licensed and insured — NJ Electrical License #34EB001810700
Transparent published pricing — no mystery quotes
Permits pulled and inspections coordinated on every job
All major panel brands — Eaton, Square D, Siemens
Federal Pacific and Zinsco replacements done correctly with code-compliant modern equipment
25+ years of NJ electrical experience under the same standards
Financing available on qualifying installations
Frequently Asked Questions — Electric Upgrades & Replacements
How do I know if I need a Electric panel upgrade or replacement?
Common signs include frequently tripping breakers, a panel that's warm to the touch, flickering lights, scorch marks or rust on the panel, or a Federal Pacific / Zinsco panel — both of which are known safety hazards. If you're adding an EV charger, a hot tub, a heat pump, or a major appliance and your panel is already near capacity, an upgrade is likely required.
Do I need a permit for a panel replacement in New Jersey?
Yes. All panel replacements and service upgrades in New Jersey require an electrical permit and inspection by the local municipal authority. Spartan Home Pros handles the permit application and coordinates the inspection — you don't have to do anything.
How long does a panel replacement take?
A straightforward panel replacement takes 4–8 hours and is typically completed in one day. A full service replacement may require coordination with your utility company and can take 1–2 days depending on your municipality.
Will my power be off during the replacement?
Yes. Your power will be off for the duration of the work — typically a few hours for a panel swap, or most of the day for a full service replacement. We schedule work to minimize disruption and always give you a heads-up on timing.
Is a 200-amp panel enough for an EV charger?
Yes. A 200-amp panel comfortably supports a Level 2 EV charger alongside your existing home load. If you're planning to install a charger and your panel is 100-amp or older, upgrading to 200-amp at the same time saves you money versus doing it in two separate jobs.
What brands of panels do you install?
We install Eaton, Square D, and Siemens panels — all reliable, widely available, and fully supported for future breaker additions. We do not install Federal Pacific or Zinsco replacements-in-kind due to the well-documented safety issues with those brands.
Will replacing my Federal Pacific or Zinsco panel help with home insurance?
Often, yes. A growing number of NJ insurance companies flag FPE and Zinsco panels during home inspections, and some refuse to write or renew coverage on homes that still have them. Replacing the panel with a modern Eaton, Square D, or Siemens unit typically resolves the issue. We provide all documentation for your insurance carrier.
What's the difference between overhead and underground service?
Overhead service brings power from the utility pole to your house via wires running through the air to a mast on your roof. Underground service brings power via cables buried below ground to a meter base on the side of your house. Both work equally well — which one you have is usually determined by how your neighborhood was originally built. Overhead service tends to cost more because of the additional mast hardware and the height-related labor.
What areas do you serve for panel work?
Spartan Home Pros performs panel upgrades and replacements across New Jersey, including Somerset, Middlesex, Union, Monmouth, and surrounding counties. We regularly serve Basking Ridge, Bedminster, Bridgewater, Chatham, Cranford, East Brunswick, Hazlet, Holmdel, Marlboro, Rumson, Westfield, and everything in between.
Ready to Upgrade Your Electrical Panel?
Call or text for an in-home assessment. We'll evaluate your current panel and service entrance, walk you through your options, and give you a straight answer on what your home actually needs — without the upsell pressure.
Hazlet (732) 585-6560
Bridgewater (908) 287-2187