Panel & Breaker Replacement
Replacement of obsolete, damaged, or overloaded panels with properly sized, correctly labeled equipment.
Electrical Panel Upgrades
More capacity. Fewer surprises at the breaker box.
If your panel is undersized, obsolete, or tripping under normal load, an upgrade is the fix that everything else depends on. IES evaluates your actual demand, explains what the panel can and can't support, and replaces it to current code.
Licensed & Insured
Written Estimates
Financing Available
What We Do
What a panel upgrade actually involves
A panel replacement isn't just swapping a box. It covers the service entrance, grounding and bonding, breaker sizing, labeling, and permit and inspection coordination. We handle the whole sequence so the finished work passes inspection and matches how you actually use the property.
Load Evaluations
We calculate real demand before quoting, so you upgrade to the capacity you need instead of guessing.
Service Capacity Increases
Moving from 100A to 200A service to support additions, HVAC, EV charging, or shop equipment.
Grounding & Bonding Corrections
Bringing grounding electrode systems and bonding up to current code during the upgrade.
Subpanels & Circuit Additions
Adding subpanels for garages, basements, additions, and detached structures.
Permits & Inspection Coordination
We pull the permit, schedule the inspection, and stay with it through sign-off.
Know The Signs
Signs your panel needs attention
- Breakers trip when you run normal appliances together
- Fuse panel, or a brand with a known safety record (Federal Pacific, Zinsco, Challenger)
- Scorch marks, rust, buzzing, or a burning smell at the panel
- No room left for new circuits, or double-tapped breakers
- Lights dim or flicker when large loads start up
- You're adding HVAC, a hot tub, EV charging, or a major addition
Safety first
If you smell burning, see scorching, or hear buzzing at your panel, stop using the affected circuits and call us. Panel safety issues get priority scheduling.
How Service Works
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Reach Out
Call or request a free estimate online — most calls answered same day.
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Get a Clear Plan
Straightforward diagnosis and upfront pricing before any work begins.
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Work Gets Done Right
Code-compliant, careful workmanship — and we clean up after ourselves.
Frequently Asked
Panel Upgrades — common questions
How long does a panel upgrade take?
Most residential panel replacements are a one-day job, with a planned power outage for part of it. Service upgrades that involve the utility can add scheduling time — we tell you the expected window before we start.
Do I need a permit to replace my electrical panel?
Yes. Panel work is permitted and inspected work. IES pulls the permit and coordinates the inspection as part of the job, so you are not managing that yourself.
Should I go from 100 amp to 200 amp service?
It depends on your actual and planned load, not a rule of thumb. We run a load calculation first. If 100A genuinely covers you, we will tell you that rather than sell you capacity you won't use.
Is financing available for a panel upgrade?
Financing is available for approved customers. Ask your IES representative about eligibility and payment options when you request your estimate.
Request Service
Tell us what you need
Share a few details about your project or concern and an IES representative will follow up to discuss next steps. Serving Marietta, Kennesaw, and the greater Metro Atlanta area.