Electrical Panel Replacement & Service Upgrades in New Jersey
Your electrical panel and service are at the heart of your property’s electrical system. As homes and businesses add more appliances, equipment, technology, EV chargers, HVAC systems, and other electrical loads, older electrical systems may no longer provide the capacity or functionality needed for today’s electrical demands.
Borges Electric provides professional electrical panel replacement and electrical service upgrades throughout New Jersey for residential and commercial properties.
Whether you need to replace an outdated electrical panel, upgrade from a 100-amp to a 200-amp electrical service, add capacity for new equipment, or modernize an older electrical system, our licensed electricians can evaluate your existing service and recommend the appropriate solution.
Professional Electrical Panel Replacement
An electrical panel distributes power throughout your home or building and contains the circuit breakers that protect individual electrical circuits.
Over time, an electrical panel may become outdated, damaged, overcrowded, or simply no longer provide enough space for additional circuits.
Borges Electric provides electrical panel replacement and upgrades for situations including:
- Aging or outdated electrical panels
- Damaged electrical panels
- Corrosion or rust inside electrical equipment
- Overcrowded electrical panels
- Insufficient breaker space
- Frequently tripping circuit breakers
- Renovations and additions
- EV charger installations
- Hot tubs and spas
- Central air conditioning and HVAC upgrades
- Electric ranges and appliances
- Generators
- Detached garages and workshops
- New subpanels
- Commercial equipment
- Increased electrical demand
- Home and business expansions
Our electricians can evaluate your existing panel and determine whether a panel replacement, service upgrade, additional panel, or another solution is appropriate.
Electrical Service Upgrades
An electrical service upgrade increases or modernizes the electrical capacity and service equipment supplying your property.
Many older homes were built when electrical demand was significantly lower than it is today. Modern homes may have electric cooking appliances, central air conditioning, EV chargers, hot tubs, multiple televisions, computers, home offices, and numerous other electrical loads operating throughout the day.
Borges Electric can evaluate your existing electrical service and determine whether an upgrade is necessary to support your current or planned electrical needs.
100-Amp to 200-Amp Service Upgrades or more
One of the most common residential electrical upgrades is converting an older 100-amp electrical service to a 200-amp service or more.
A 200-amp or more electrical service can provide additional capacity for modern electrical demands and future improvements.
A service upgrade may be considered when adding:
- EV chargers
- Electric ranges
- Electric dryers
- Central air conditioning
- Heat pumps
- Hot tubs and spas
- Pool equipment
- Home additions
- Finished basements
- Workshops
- Detached garages
- Additional electrical panels
- Large appliances
- Other significant electrical loads
However, simply adding a large electrical load does not automatically mean a service upgrade is required.
Borges Electric can perform the necessary evaluation and load calculations to determine whether your existing electrical service has sufficient capacity.
Do I Need a 200-Amp Electrical Service?
Not every property requires the same electrical service size.
The appropriate service capacity depends on the electrical loads within the property, including heating and cooling equipment, appliances, EV charging, cooking equipment, water heating, and other electrical systems.
Instead of automatically recommending a larger service, Borges Electric evaluates the existing electrical system and anticipated electrical demand to determine the appropriate solution.
If your existing service has sufficient capacity, we’ll explain your options. If additional capacity is necessary, we can discuss the appropriate service upgrade.
Signs Your Electrical Panel May Need to Be Replaced
There are several reasons to have an electrical panel evaluated by a licensed electrician.
These may include:
- Breakers that frequently trip
- Visible corrosion or rust
- Damaged electrical equipment
- Burning odors
- Unusual buzzing or crackling sounds
- Discoloration around breakers
- Loose or damaged components
- Lack of available breaker spaces
- An outdated electrical panel
- Planned renovations or additions
- Adding major electrical equipment
- Concerns identified during an inspection
If you notice burning, smoke, excessive heat, or other signs of a potentially serious electrical problem, avoid touching the affected equipment and have the electrical system evaluated promptly.
Electrical Panel Upgrades for EV Chargers
Electric vehicle charging is one of the most common reasons homeowners are evaluating their electrical capacity.
Level 2 EV chargers can add a substantial electrical load to a home.
Before installing an EV charger, Borges Electric can evaluate the existing electrical service and panel to determine whether sufficient capacity is available.
If an upgrade is required, we can provide the necessary panel or service improvements along with the dedicated EV charging circuit and charger installation.
This allows Borges Electric to handle the electrical portion of your EV charging project from start to finish.
Electrical Upgrades for Hot Tubs, Pools & Outdoor Buildings
Hot tubs, pools, detached garages, workshops, outdoor kitchens, and other property improvements can also increase electrical demand.
Borges Electric can evaluate your existing service before adding these loads and determine whether your current electrical system can support the new equipment.
When additional capacity or distribution is needed, we can install service upgrades, panel replacements, subpanels, feeders, and dedicated circuits as part of the project.
Electrical Panel Replacement During Renovations
A major renovation is often an ideal time to evaluate the property’s electrical system.
Kitchen renovations, additions, finished basements, home offices, and complete remodels can add numerous new electrical circuits.
Borges Electric can review your renovation plans and determine whether your existing panel has sufficient capacity and physical space for the additional circuits.
If an upgrade is appropriate, we can coordinate the panel or service work with the rest of the electrical renovation.
Meter & Electrical Service Equipment
Depending on the scope of a service upgrade, the project may involve more than replacing the breaker panel.
Electrical service work can involve components such as the service entrance conductors, meter equipment, grounding and bonding, main disconnecting equipment, and other parts of the electrical service.
Borges Electric will evaluate the existing installation and determine which components need to be replaced or upgraded as part of the project.
Utility Coordination
Electrical service upgrades may require coordination with the electric utility.
Borges Electric can help coordinate the electrical portion of the service upgrade process so the new equipment can be properly installed and connected.
The exact process can vary depending on the property, existing service, utility provider, and scope of work.
Permits & Electrical Inspections
Electrical panel replacements and service upgrades may require permits and inspections depending on the project and local requirements.
Borges Electric can coordinate applicable electrical permit and inspection requirements associated with the work we perform.
Our goal is to make the service upgrade process as straightforward as possible for the property owner.
Residential Electrical Panel Upgrades
Borges Electric provides electrical panel replacement and service upgrades for homeowners throughout New Jersey.
Whether you’re modernizing an older home, preparing for an EV charger, renovating your kitchen, installing a hot tub, adding central air conditioning, or simply replacing aging electrical equipment, we can evaluate the entire electrical system and recommend an appropriate solution.
Commercial Electrical Panel & Service Upgrades
Electrical capacity is equally important for commercial properties.
Borges Electric provides panel and electrical service upgrades for:
- Small businesses
- Restaurants
- Retail spaces
- Professional offices
- Corporate facilities
- Commercial buildings
- Warehouses
- Distribution centers
- Fulfillment centers
- Commercial renovations
- New construction projects
Commercial electrical upgrades may be required when adding new equipment, expanding a facility, renovating an existing space, installing EV charging stations, or increasing the overall electrical demand of the property.
Our team can evaluate existing electrical equipment and work with business owners, general contractors, engineers, property managers, and facility managers to determine the electrical requirements of the project.
Planning for Future Electrical Needs
When upgrading an electrical panel or service, it’s worth considering not only what you need today but what you may need in the future.
A homeowner may eventually add a second EV charger, hot tub, electric appliances, addition, workshop, or other equipment. A business may expand operations or install additional electrical equipment.
When appropriate, Borges Electric can discuss these future plans during the evaluation so you can make an informed decision about your electrical system.
Why Choose Borges Electric for Your Electrical Service Upgrade?
Electrical panel replacements and service upgrades are major electrical projects that should be performed by an experienced, licensed electrical contractor.
Borges Electric provides complete electrical panel and service upgrade solutions throughout New Jersey, from evaluating the existing electrical system to installing the new equipment and coordinating applicable inspections and utility requirements.
We provide electrical upgrades for both residential and commercial properties and can also complete the additional electrical work associated with renovations, EV chargers, generators, pools, hot tubs, detached buildings, and other improvements.
Our goal is to provide a safe, professional electrical installation designed around the needs of your property.
