Professional Electrical Panel Installation and Breaker Box Upgrades

If your breakers keep tripping, lights flicker when appliances start, or you’re planning an EV charger, remodel, or new HVAC, your electrical panel may be at its limit. We provide code-compliant electrical panel installation and upgrades across Bell County, TX focused on safety, clean workmanship, and a scope that’s easy to understand.

254-602-4153

Why homeowners and property owners choose us in Belly County

Licensed & insured electrical professionals with proven, 15+ years of hands-on experience in residential and light commercial panel work
Specialized expertise in electrical panel replacement and upgrades, including capacity planning and future-load readiness
Code-compliant, permit-ready installations designed to pass inspection without delays
Clear, itemized scopes of work that explain what’s required, what’s optional, and why
Professional jobsite practices including careful shutdowns, clean routing, detailed circuit labeling, and post-install testing

Why electrical panel installation is critical

An electrical panel is the control center for your home’s power. When it’s outdated, damaged, overloaded, or incorrectly configured, the risks and inconveniences compound quickly.

This service becomes critical when:

Safety is at risk: overheating, arcing, corrosion, loose connections, or improper breaker arrangements can increase fire and shock hazards.
Reliability is slipping: frequent trips, buzzing, or flickering often indicates the system is stressed or failing.
Your home needs more capacity: modern homes draw more power—EV charging, larger HVAC equipment, kitchen appliances, and home offices can exceed older service levels.
You need compliance: upgrades tied to permits, insurance requirements, or home sale inspections must be done correctly and documented.

The common signs you may need a panel replacement or upgrade

Homeowners and property managers in Bell County often call us when they notice:

Breakers tripping repeatedly or needing frequent resets
Lights dimming or flickering under normal loads
A burning smell, buzzing, crackling, or heat near the panel
Rust/corrosion in or around the panel (especially in humid areas or exterior installs)
Not enough breaker spaces to add circuits safely
Evidence of messy/unsafe additions (improper taps, overloaded circuits, mislabeled breakers)
Plans for new high-demand loads (EV charger, hot tub, workshop equipment, remodel additions)

Our electrical panel installation services in the Bell County

Each service below is designed around the most common Bell County pain points: safety concerns, capacity limits, and passing inspections.

Electrical panel replacement

When a panel is failing, damaged, or simply no longer safe to rely on, replacement is the cleanest fix. We remove the old panel, install the correct-size replacement, and rebuild the breaker layout properly.

What this typically includes:

Safe shutdown and work-area protection
New panel installation with properly seated breakers
Circuit organization and clear labeling for easier troubleshooting later
Testing to confirm circuits are stable and protection is functioning as intended

Electrical panel upgrades

If your home is growing in power demand, a panel upgrade helps eliminate nuisance trips and creates room for expansion. This often includes planning for today’s loads and tomorrow’s additions.

Common upgrade goals:

Adding capacity for an EV charger, remodel, new HVAC, or workshop equipment
Improving overall reliability and reducing overload conditions
Creating space for dedicated circuits instead of forcing unsafe workarounds

Service panel upgrades and utility coordination

Some projects require coordination around the service connection and shutoff process. We help keep the job organized and compliant by supporting the steps that typically surround a main service change.

Depending on your setup, this may include:

Coordinating the disconnect/reconnect sequence required for safe work
Installing or upgrading service disconnect components when needed
Guidance on what must be permitted and inspected for your specific project scope

Subpanel installation and expansion planning

Need more circuits for a garage, workshop, addition, or detached structure? A subpanel can be an efficient way to expand safely without crowding your main panel.

Use cases:

Garage or workshop circuits
Additions and remodel expansions
Dedicated circuits for tools, appliances, or specialty equipment

Breaker improvements and circuit protection

Sometimes the panel itself isn’t the only issue—breaker configuration and protection types matter. We can modernize protection where appropriate and correct unsafe breaker conditions.

Examples of improvements:

Breaker replacements for worn, unreliable, or mismatched breakers
Safety protection planning (including modern protection types where required/appropriate)
Correcting circuit layout issues that cause hot spots or repeated trips

Grounding and bonding corrections

Grounding and bonding are foundational for electrical safety. If they’re missing, undersized, or improperly connected, your system may be more vulnerable to shocks, faults, and surge damage.

What we address:

Grounding and bonding review as part of the panel project scope
Corrections needed to align with safe, modern installation practices

Whole-home surge protection (SPD)

Surge protection is one of the most practical add-ons during a panel install because access is already open and the system can be protected at the source.

Why it matters:

Helps reduce damage risk to electronics, appliances, and HVAC controls
Adds protection against common surge events and utility fluctuations

Panel-ready planning for EV chargers and generators

If you’re planning an EV charger or want generator readiness, the panel is the right place to plan it correctly.

We help you prepare with:

Capacity checks and dedicated circuit planning for EV charging
Generator interlock or transfer-switch planning (based on your goals and setup)
A clean layout that keeps future additions straightforward

Our electrical panel installation step by step process

We keep the project predictable and inspection-ready.

Step 1: On-site assessment:

evaluate panel condition, available capacity, and risk indicators

Step 2: Scope + options:

clear quote with must-do items and optional upgrades (like surge protection)

Step 3: Permitting guidance:

support for permit/inspection requirements tied to the project

Step 4: Scheduled installation:

coordinated shutdown, safe replacement/upgrade, careful routing

Step 5: Testing + labeling:

verify operation, balance layout where possible, label circuits clearly

Step 5: Inspection coordination:

help ensure the finished work is ready for sign-off

Before and after: what changes when the panel is done right

Before (common scenarios):

Breakers trip during normal use
Flickering lights when appliances start
Hot panel cover, buzzing sounds, or a burnt odor
No room to add circuits without risky shortcuts
Confusing or missing circuit labels that slow troubleshooting

After (what you should expect):

Stable power with fewer nuisance trips
Safer, cleaner breaker layout and connections
Clearly labeled circuits for faster future repairs
Room for expansion (EV charger, remodel, workshop, outdoor circuits)
Confidence that the system is set up to pass inspection and operate reliably

Service Areas

We provide electrical troubleshooting throughout Bell County, TX, including:

We Serve the Following Areas:

📍Temple 📍 Belton 📍 Killeen 📍 Harker Heights
📍Troy 📍 Salado 📍 Nolanville 📍 Morgan’s Point Resort
📍Little River-Academy 📍Rogers & surrounding areas

Schedule an electrical panel assessment

If you need a panel replacement, capacity upgrade, or want your home prepared for an EV charger or future expansion, contact us for an on-site assessment in Bell County, TX.
We’ll explain what’s required, what’s optional, and what it will take to complete the work safely and cleanly. Call us today- 254-602-4153

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit to replace or upgrade an electrical panel in Bell County, TX?

Many panel replacements/upgrades require permits and inspections depending on scope and jurisdiction. We’ll help you understand what applies to your specific project and ensure the work is inspection-ready.

How long does an electrical panel installation take?

Many projects can be completed in a single scheduled visit, but timelines vary if the scope includes service-related components, corrections, or coordination steps.

What’s the difference between a panel replacement and a panel upgrade?

A replacement is typically swapping a failing/outdated panel with a safe, properly configured panel. An upgrade increases capacity and/or modernizes protection to support additional loads and improved safety.

Should I upgrade to a 200 amp panel?

If you’re adding high-demand loads (EV charger, remodel, HVAC changes) or frequently trip breakers, a higher-capacity service may be appropriate. The right answer depends on a load evaluation and your future plans.

Can you install a subpanel instead of replacing the main panel?

Sometimes. If the main service is safe and has capacity, a subpanel can add circuits efficiently. If the main panel is overloaded or unsafe, replacement/upgrade is often the better long-term fix.

Why do my breakers keep tripping even after I reset them?

Repeated trips usually indicate overload, a failing breaker, a wiring issue, or a problem with the panel itself. A proper diagnosis is important—repeated resets without fixing the cause can be unsafe.

Is whole-home surge protection worth adding during a panel install?

It’s one of the most convenient times to add it because the panel is already being worked on. It can reduce the risk of surge-related damage to electronics and appliances.

Can a new panel help with flickering lights?

It can, especially if flicker is caused by overload, poor connections, or failing components in the panel. If flicker is caused by another issue (like a failing device or wiring fault), we’ll identify that during assessment.

Do you handle labeling the circuits?

Yes. Clear, accurate labeling is part of a professional panel job and makes future repairs and emergency shutoffs much easier.

Can you make the panel “EV charger ready”?

Yes. We can plan capacity and dedicated circuits so adding an EV charger is straightforward and safe.

Can you make the panel “generator ready”?

Yes. We can discuss safe generator integration options and plan the panel layout so the system can support your backup-power goals.

What are urgent warning signs that I should call right away?

Burning smell, heat on the panel cover, buzzing/crackling, visible corrosion, or repeated breaker trips affecting critical circuits should be treated as urgent.