Shockwave ElectricSandy, Salt Lake County
Electrical panel upgrade in Sandy, UT
A panel is the one part of a house's electrical system that everything else depends on. Most panels are replaced for one of two reasons: the house has run out of room for new circuits, or the equipment in the panel has reached the end of its life.
A lot of Sandy went up in the 1970s and 1980s, which puts a great many panels at the far end of their service life right about now. Capacity was also specified for a house with far fewer things plugged into it.
What the work involves
- What is actually in thereAmperage, breaker type, condition of the bus and the service coming in. A photo of the label and the inside gets you a real answer quickly.
- Capacity for what is comingSized for the basement, the hot tub and the charger you are planning, not just for today.
- Utility coordinationWhere the service itself has to change, that involves the power company and it changes the timeline. We tell you up front.
- Permit and inspectionPanel work always needs one. Issued by Sandy City and inspected before it is closed up.
- Labeled properlyEvery breaker marked for what it actually controls, which is worth more than it sounds the first time something trips.
Common questions
How do I know if my panel needs upgrading in Sandy?
The usual signs are no space left for new breakers, breakers that trip under normal load, scorch marks or a burning smell, or a panel brand with a known history. If you are adding a basement, a hot tub or an EV charger, capacity is the question to ask first.
Does a panel upgrade need a permit here?
Yes. Panel and service work always requires a permit, issued by Sandy City, and it gets inspected. Unpermitted panel work is the kind of thing that surfaces at closing.
How long does it take?
Most panel changes are a day with the power off for part of it. If the utility has to be involved in the service itself, that adds scheduling time outside our control.
Related work in Sandy
Panel upgrades nearby
Need panel upgrades in Sandy?
Tell us what is going on and we will help you work out the next step.
Call (801) 819-9709 Request a quote