Panel Upgrades & Replacements in Berkeley
The heart of your electrical system, upgraded.
When it's time for a new panel
Your electrical panel feeds every circuit in the building. Older and undersized panels struggle with today's loads: EV chargers, heat pumps, induction ranges, air conditioning and home offices. Breakers that trip often, a panel that feels warm or an old fuse box are all signs it's time.
Most of the panels we install are 200-amp main panel upgrades for older East Bay homes, often with room left for future circuits like a heat pump water heater or an EV charger. We also add subpanels and upgrade service so your home or business has room to grow, with work that meets the electrical code.
Panel Upgrades services
Panel replacement
Old, damaged or recalled panels replaced with a new one.
200A service upgrades
More amps for EVs, heat pumps, additions and remodels.
Subpanels
Extra circuits for a garage, ADU, workshop or addition.
Breaker replacement
Worn or failing breakers swapped out.
Labeled circuits
A clearly labeled panel so you know what each breaker does.
Code-compliant work
Grounding and bonding done to the current electrical code.
Recent panel upgrades
A simple, transparent process
You'll know the scope, the price and the schedule before any work starts.
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Call or text
Tell us what's going on. Photos help.
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Estimate
We look at the job and give you a clear price before work starts.
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Clean, safe work
Code-compliant work, with your home or business treated like our own.
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Walk-through
We test everything, show you what we did and clean up.
Brandon Salazar, owner
Owner · CSLB #1138443 · C-10 – Electrical
Brandon founded Bear Wire Electric in 2025, after more than a decade with respected electrical companies throughout the Bay Area. His specialty is residential work: panel upgrades, EV chargers, hot tubs, lighting design, rewiring and detailed troubleshooting.
What drives him is helping families feel secure and confident in their electrical systems, with energy-efficient upgrades that save money and keep a home powered, safe and efficient for years to come.
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Panel Upgrades questions
How do I know if I need a panel upgrade?
Common signs are breakers that trip often, flickering or dimming lights, a fuse box, a panel that's warm to the touch, or plans to add an EV charger, heat pump or addition.
How long does a panel upgrade take?
Most panel replacements are done in a day. Service upgrades that involve the utility take longer to schedule. We'll give you a timeline with your estimate.
Will my power be off?
Yes, for part of the day while the new panel is installed. We'll tell you ahead of time so you can plan for it.
