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If your home still runs on a 100-amp panel, a fuse box, or a brand of breaker that has been recalled, you are asking a decades-old system to carry modern loads it was never built for. Neighbors Electric upgrades residential service panels across Fort Worth and the greater Dallas / Fort Worth metroplex, sizing each new panel to the home’s actual demand and pulling the permit so the work is inspected and documented.

Why Fort Worth trusts Neighbors Electric

Homeowners across Fort Worth, Arlington, Mansfield, and Keller call us because we treat a panel upgrade as a safety project, not a parts swap. We explain why a panel is failing, what the replacement involves, and what the utility coordination looks like before any work starts. There is no upsell pressure and no vague pricing.

Technical expertise and diagnostics

We size every upgrade with a load calculation under Article 220 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) rather than guessing from the old panel’s rating. We verify grounding and bonding to NEC Article 250, confirm proper conductor sizing, and install panels with arc-fault (AFCI) and ground-fault (GFCI) protection where the 2023 NEC requires it. Diagnostic tools include a clamp meter for measured load readings, an insulation resistance tester for suspect feeders, and a thermal camera to find loose, overheating connections before they fail.

Signs you need electrical panel upgrades

• Breakers that trip repeatedly, or a panel that feels warm to the touch
• A fuse box, or a Federal Pacific, Zinsco, or Challenger panel known for safety problems
• A 100-amp service feeding a home with added HVAC, an EV charger, or a kitchen remodel
• Scorch marks, a burning smell, or visible rust and corrosion inside the panel
• No room left for new circuits, or a panel relying on tandem breakers to make space

Our process

1. On-site load assessment and panel inspection, with a written scope and flat price
2. Permit application with the local authority having jurisdiction
3. Coordination with the utility for any service disconnect and reconnect
4. Removal of the old panel and installation of the correctly sized new service panel
5. Labeling every circuit, then restoring and testing power on each one
6. Final inspection by the jurisdiction to close the permit

How we verify the work

Before we leave, we confirm correct voltage on each leg, verify the main bonding jumper and grounding electrode connection, test AFCI and GFCI devices, and torque every lug to the manufacturer’s specification with a calibrated torque tool. You receive a labeled directory and the permit documentation for your records.

Why professional service matters

A service panel is the single point where all of a home’s power converges. A loose lug, an undersized conductor, or a missing ground can cause arcing inside the wall where no smoke detector will catch it early. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Electrical Safety Foundation International both link home electrical fires to aging and overloaded panels. This is not a project for guesswork, and it is rarely a legal one to perform without a permit. Learn more from the Electrical Safety Foundation International.

Why choose Neighbors Electric

Neighbors Electric is a locally operated team serving Fort Worth and the surrounding DFW communities. Our electricians are licensed in Texas, pull permits on every panel upgrade, and stand behind the work. We answer the phone, show up when we say we will, and leave the job site clean.

Ready to schedule?

Call Neighbors Electric at 817-533-0943 for electrical panel upgrades in Fort Worth and across the DFW metroplex. Licensed electricians, clear pricing, and the neighbors you can count on. 24-hour service available.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an electrical panel upgrade cost in Fort Worth?

Cost depends on the new service size, the condition of the existing wiring and grounding, and whether the meter base or service entrance also needs work. We provide a flat written price after an on-site load assessment, so there are no surprises.

Do I need a permit to replace my electrical panel?

Yes. A panel upgrade requires a permit and a final inspection in every DFW jurisdiction we serve. We handle the permit application and schedule the inspection as part of the job.

How long does a panel upgrade take?

Most residential upgrades are completed in one day. Power is off for several hours while we transfer circuits, and we coordinate the utility disconnect and reconnect to keep that window as short as possible.

Should I upgrade from 100 amps to 200 amps?

If you have added or plan to add central air, an EV charger, an electric range, or a home addition, a 200-amp service is often the right call. We confirm the correct size with an NEC load calculation rather than a rule of thumb.

Is a Federal Pacific or Zinsco panel really dangerous?

These panels have a documented history of breakers that fail to trip under fault conditions. Many electricians and inspectors recommend replacement. We can assess yours and explain the specific risks we find.

Will my power be off during the upgrade?

Yes, power is off for part of the day. We plan the schedule with you in advance so you can prepare, and we restore and test every circuit before we leave.

Do you offer emergency panel service?

Yes. We provide 24-hour service across the metroplex for panels that are arcing, smoking, or have lost power. Call 817-533-0943 right away if you smell burning or see scorching.