A lot of homes in this part of Minnesota still run on a 60 or 100 amp service that was put in decades ago. Then came the central air, the electric water heater, the shop, the EV, the hot tub. If your panel has no open spaces, breakers that trip under normal use, or a brand that's known for problems, it's time to look at an upgrade.
We replace panels and upgrade services to 200 amps for homes and farms from Milan out to Willmar, Marshall, Morris and Redwood Falls. We coordinate the disconnect with your utility or co-op, fix any clearance problems with the meter and service mast, pull the permit, and stay through the state inspection.
- 100A to 200A service upgrades, meter sockets and service masts
- Panel replacements for full, damaged or problem-brand panels
- Utility and co-op disconnect and reconnect coordinated for you
- Grounding and bonding brought up to current code
- Written estimate after we see the panel - no work starts until you approve it
Signs your panel needs attention
No open spaces, or tandem breakers squeezed in everywhere to make room.
Breakers that trip when two appliances run at once, or lights that dim when something big kicks on.
Federal Pacific, Zinsco or other problem brands, which home inspectors and insurers often flag.
Rust, scorch marks or a warm panel cover. Any of these needs a look soon.
Plans to add an EV charger, a shop, central air, electric heat or a generator.
Real job: 200 amp upgrade in Maynard
A homeowner in Maynard had an overcrowded 100 amp panel, and the old service mast ran straight down the wall between two windows that open - within reach of anyone leaning out. The meter was also jammed up against the gas regulator. We installed a new 200 amp Siemens service in a code-compliant spot, added a ground rod, and ran dedicated circuits for the washer and dryer. See the full project with before and after photos.
How an upgrade day works
We schedule the utility disconnect ahead of time, so most service upgrades have the power off for one working day. We swap the meter socket and panel, move every circuit over and label it, and the utility reconnects once the work is ready. The state inspector checks the job, and you get a clean, labeled panel with room to grow.
