Electrical Panel Upgrade Cost in Austin, TX (100A to 200A)

Electrical Panel Upgrade Cost in Austin, TX

Most Austin homes built before 1990 have 100-amp service panels. With today's EV chargers, home offices, and high-efficiency HVAC systems, 100A is often not enough.

Typical Costs in Austin

JobCost Range

|---|---|

100A → 200A panel upgrade$1,500–$3,500 200A → 400A (large homes)$3,000–$6,000 Replace outdated breaker panel (same size)$1,200–$2,500 Add subpanel (garage, shop)$500–$1,500 EV charger + dedicated circuit$400–$1,200

What the Job Involves

A panel upgrade isn't just swapping the box. It typically includes:

Permit pulled from City of Austin Development Services

Coordination with Austin Energy to disconnect service temporarily

New panel installed and wired

Austin Energy reconnects service

City of Austin inspection

The Austin Energy coordination step adds a scheduling delay — plan for 2–4 weeks from contract signing to completion.

Signs You Need an Upgrade

Breakers trip frequently under normal load

Lights dim when appliances run

No room for new circuits

Planning to install EV charger (Level 2 requires 50A dedicated circuit)

Adding an addition or accessory dwelling unit (ADU)

Knob-and-tube or aluminum wiring still present

Austin-Specific Note: FPE Stab-Lok Panels

Many Austin homes from the 1960s–1980s have Federal Pacific Electric (FPE) Stab-Lok panels. These are known to fail to trip under overload conditions and are considered a fire hazard. If you have an FPE panel, replacement is strongly recommended regardless of amperage.

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