Your electrical panel is the heart of your home’s power system. When it’s undersized, outdated, or overloaded, you’ll feel it—tripping breakers, flickering lights, warm outlets, and limited capacity for new appliances or EV chargers. Lukas Electric upgrades breaker boxes and main services so your home is safe, code-compliant, and ready for today’s power needs.
Do I Need a Panel or Service Upgrade?
Watch for these common signs:
- Breakers trip often or won’t reset
- Lights dim or flicker when appliances start
- Relying on power strips or too few circuits
- Panel feels warm, smells burnt, or makes buzzing sounds
- You still have a fuse box or a very old panel
- You’re adding higher-demand loads (HVAC, hot tub, EV charger, kitchen remodel, finished basement, solar)
Serving Denver Metro and Summit County, we’ll inspect your system and recommend the right solution.
What’s Included in a Professional Upgrade
We handle the full scope—end to end:
- New main panel / breaker box sized for current and future loads
- Main disconnect, meter socket, and service mast/conductors as needed
- Grounding and bonding (ground rods, water bond, intersystem bond)
- Arc-fault and ground-fault protection where required by code
- Whole-home surge protection (recommended)
- Clean labeling of circuits and a tidy, organized install
- Permits, utility coordination, and inspection handled for you
You get a safer system, more capacity, and a cleaner setup that’s easier to service.
Why Upgrade With Lukas Electric
- Safety first: Modern protection (AFCI/GFCI) helps guard against shorts and electrical fires.
- Capacity & convenience: Add circuits for kitchens, offices, workshops, and EV charging.
- Reliability: New equipment reduces nuisance trips and hot spots.
- Resale value: Up-to-date electrical is a selling point buyers and inspectors notice.
- Code compliance: We follow current NEC and local amendments.
Our Process
- On-site assessment – We check load, condition, grounding, and future needs.
- Clear estimate – Scope, materials, and timeline explained in plain language.
- Permits & scheduling – We coordinate with your utility and the AHJ.
- Installation day – Power is shut off during the swap; most homes are back on the same day.
- Final inspection – We walk the system with you and label every circuit.
FAQs
How long does a panel/service upgrade take?
Most residential upgrades are completed the same day; complex services can take longer. We’ll review timing before work begins.
Do I need a permit and inspection?
Yes. We pull permits and coordinate the inspection for you.
Will the power be out?
Yes, during the change-out. We plan the schedule so downtime is as short as possible.
Is 100 amps enough today?
Many homes benefit from 150–200A service, especially with modern HVAC, kitchens, hot tubs, or EV chargers. We’ll size your service based on actual load and future plans.
Can you add a whole-home surge protector?
Absolutely—and we recommend it during an upgrade to protect sensitive electronics.
Do you coordinate with the utility?
Yes. We handle disconnect/reconnect logistics so the day goes smoothly.
Ready to Upgrade?
Book an assessment with a licensed electrician who does it right the first time. Call 303-720-6381 or use the button below.
Need troubleshooting instead of a full upgrade? Visit our Electrical Repairs & Service Calls page.
