What moves the price
- •Service size jump (100/150/200/400A)
- •Mast and meter relocation
- •Grounding and bonding upgrades
- •Utility coordination (power-cut day)
- •AFCI/GFCI breaker count
Signs it's time
- •Federal Pacific or Zinsco panel
- •Frequent breaker trips
- •Adding EV charger or heat pump
- •Knob-and-tube remnants
- •Insurance underwriter flagged the panel
DIY vs pro
Always pro — licensed electrician, permit, and utility coordination required.
Forecast your specific home
When will yours need replacing?
National medians are a planning floor. HomeScore tells you, for your specific home, the year this system likely needs replacement and how much to put into the reserve fund every month.