Electrical panel & service upgrades
200 Amp Panel Upgrade in St. Louis
Outdated panels, overloaded breakers, and service upgrades done by a licensed electrical contractor—permits handled, site check first, firm quote after we see the work.
Existing electrical panel
Example panel condition used to illustrate a site-check conversation.
What to plan for
Why homeowners & light commercial call for a panel upgrade
- Breakers that trip when the A/C, oven, or shop tools run together
- Federal Pacific, Zinsco, or other aging panels that need replacement (condition assessed on site—no remote diagnosis as a final answer)
- Adding capacity for renovations, workshops, or future loads
- Insurance, inspector, or realtor notes that the service is undersized or outdated
- Preparing the electrical service before other work, for example EV charging—panel work is scoped on its own merits
How we work
Site check, then a firm quote
- 1
Call or form
Tell us the address, what you’re seeing—trips, renovation, or an insurance note—and photos of the panel if you have them.
- 2
Site check
We look at the existing panel, service, and space. No drive-by guess as a final price.
- 3
Firm quote
Clear scope for the upgrade work we recommend.
- 4
Permits & install
We handle permitting with the local AHJ and complete the licensed electrical work through inspection.
Project scope
What’s included in the conversation
- Panel replacement or service upgrade sized for your load, including common 200 amp residential upgrades when the site supports it
- Proper breakers, grounding/bonding, and labeling to code
- Coordination with utility when a service change is required
- Cleanup and walkthrough so you know what changed
Exact materials and ampacity are confirmed after the site check—not from a web form alone.
St. Louis metro electrical — licensed where it matters
Flare Communications is a family-owned licensed electrical contractor serving the St. Louis and St. Charles metro from Ballwin. We are licensed for St. Louis City & County electrical work. Nearby Illinois jobs are evaluated case by case when the project fits.
Licensed & insured
Permits handled
Family-owned since 2000
Straightforward firm quotes
Job photos
Real work, not stock promises
Before: existing electrical panel
Example photo of an older electrical panel before a site review.
After: upgraded electrical panel
Example electrical panel work; scope and components are confirmed at the site.
Example panel and electrical-work photos. Your quote is based on your site—not a catalog photo.
Request a site check
Request a panel upgrade site check
Prefer to talk? Call (636) 391-7530. Or send details—we’ll call you back.
Electrical service FAQs
Quick answers before the site check
Clear answers about electrical scope, permitting, power interruptions, and project planning.
Do you quote panel upgrades over the phone with a fixed price?
We can discuss what you need on the call, then confirm with a site check and give a firm quote. We don’t publish fake low prices.
Do you pull permits?
Yes—permits are part of how we run electrical upgrades in the municipalities we serve.
Is 200 amp always required?
Not always. Many St. Louis-area homes need a 200 amp upgrade; we size the work after seeing the existing service and your loads.
Will the power need to be off during the work?
Some panel, circuit, or service work requires a planned power interruption. We explain the expected outage before work begins; timing depends on the scope and any utility coordination.