How much does it cost to upgrade electrical service to 200 amps?

The cost to upgrade electrical service to 200 amps is confirmed after a licensed electrician inspects your existing service, panel, grounding, and any utility requirements. Most of the price is driven by replacing the panel and service equipment, bringing grounding up to code, and any work the utility requires at the meter or service drop. Our team regularly performs these upgrades in the Caldwell area with flat rate pricing, and financing is available for larger projects.

What typically changes total cost:

• Service entrance and meter work (mast, meter can, or enclosure changes)
• Panel location changes or limited space that needs rerouting or a subpanel
• Grounding and bonding corrections discovered during the safety inspection
• Permits, utility scheduling, and longer wire runs or trenching if relocating equipment

On older homes, upgrading the grounding electrode system is a frequent hidden driver many owners don’t plan for. Schedule a professional electrical safety inspection to get an accurate, written price before you budget a 200‑amp upgrade. <br/> Updated: 2026-06-07 <br/> Need help in Caldwell, NJ? Call (908) 274-0866 or book online. “Kevin Schroeder and his assistant Justin from Service Professionals responded fast to our loss of power situation and brought everything they needed for finishing the job of replacing our old exterior and interior electrical panels.” — Richard L.