Electrical Panel Upgrade in Las Vegas & Henderson
Searching for an electrical panel upgrade near you in Las Vegas or Henderson? An outdated panel limits what your home can safely power — and can be a fire risk. Penny Electric upgrades electrical panels across the valley with load calculations, permits, and upfront pricing before any work starts.
When Does a Las Vegas Home Need a Panel Upgrade?
Many Las Vegas homes still run on panels sized for a much older era of electrical demand - built for 100-amp service, long before central AC, EV chargers, and a house full of electronics. When demand outpaces what a panel was designed to handle, you get tripped breakers, overheating, and a real fire risk. Here's how to tell if yours needs attention:
This work is part of our complete electrical panel services for Las Vegas and Henderson homes and businesses — licensed, permitted, and code-compliant.
Signs You Need a Panel Upgrade
Breakers keep tripping
If resetting breakers is part of your routine, your panel likely can't keep up with your home's demand.
You have a fuse box or old panel
Fuse boxes and panels from certain older manufacturers can be unsafe and often can't be insured.
Adding EV charging or solar
Level 2 chargers and solar tie-ins need capacity an older panel usually doesn't have.
Flickering lights or warm panel
Dimming lights when appliances start, or a panel warm to the touch, signals a panel working beyond its limits.
Ready for a panel assessment? We'll quote it before any work starts.
What a Panel Upgrade Includes
- On-site assessment and load calculation
- Permit filing and inspection coordination with the city
- New panel and breaker installation
- Full code-compliance bring-up (GFCI/AFCI as required)
- Safe removal of the old panel
- Clean job site when we're done
A panel upgrade is not just swapping a box on the wall — it is recalculating load, pulling permits, and meeting current code. Part of our complete electrical panel services across Las Vegas and Henderson — see also our Las Vegas electrician and residential electrical services.
Why Penny Electric
A licensed electrical contractor, not a handyman
Panel work is high-stakes and permit-required. Penny Electric holds NV Contractors License C-2 #74758 - licensed specifically for this.
Equipped for the whole job
Our $950,000 bid limit means we handle everything from a single-panel swap to a full-service upgrade, permits and inspection included.
Upfront pricing on a big-ticket job
Panel upgrades aren't cheap, which is exactly why you get clear pricing before work begins - no surprise charges mid-project.
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How It Works
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Inspect & Quote
We assess your current panel, calculate your real load needs, and give you upfront pricing.
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Permit & Install
We pull the permits, install your new panel and breakers, and bring everything up to code.
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Inspect & Done
We coordinate the final city inspection and leave you with a safe, modern, fully-compliant panel.
Panel Upgrade FAQ
How much does a panel upgrade cost in Las Vegas?
It depends on your current panel's amperage, its age, and what code updates are required - we give you upfront pricing after an on-site assessment, before any work begins.
How long does a panel upgrade take?
Most residential panel upgrades are completed in a day, though permit and inspection scheduling can affect the overall timeline.
Do I need a permit to upgrade my electrical panel?
Yes - panel work requires a permit and inspection in Las Vegas. Penny Electric handles the permit filing and inspection coordination for you.
Will I lose power during the upgrade?
Power is off temporarily during the swap itself; we'll walk you through what to expect and keep the downtime as short as possible.
How do I know if I need an upgrade or just a repair?
That's exactly what the on-site assessment determines - sometimes a repair is enough, and we'll tell you honestly if that's the case. See our electrical repair in Las Vegas page for same-week troubleshooting.
Do I need a panel upgrade or a full replacement?
Replacement swaps a failed, obsolete, or recalled panel. An upgrade increases capacity for modern demand - see panel replacement in Las Vegas if your panel is beyond repair.
Have a Question? Contact Us
Reach out about your project, a quote, or anything else - we'll get right back to you.
Contact Us
Fax: (702) 586-3771
Phone answered at our Henderson main office.
Henderson Office (Main Office)
1987 Whitney Mesa Dr
Henderson, NV 89014
All staff, reception, and personnel.
Las Vegas Service Facility
3645 W Oquendo Rd Unit E
Las Vegas, NV 89118
Equipment and parts hub only
Hours
- Mon - Fri: 7AM - 5PM
- Saturday: By appointment
- 24 Hr Emergency Service