Electrical Panel Upgrade in Glen Burnie, MD
100A → 200A service upgrades in Glen Burnie — permitted, inspected, finished in a day.
Glen Burnie's post-war ranchers, Cape Cods, and split-levels were built when a house ran a stove, a TV, and some lights. Add central air, an EV charger, a finished basement, or a hot tub and the original 100-amp panel becomes the bottleneck — breakers trip, lights dim, and insurers start asking questions.
We replace the panel, the meter can when needed, and the grounding system, then pull and close the permit with Anne Arundel County. Most Glen Burnie panel upgrades are finished in a single day, and you get a written flat price before we start.
What it costs
100A → 200A panel upgrade Most Glen Burnie homes land here | $1,850 – $3,200 |
Upgrade with new mast & meter can When the service entrance is worn or undersized | $2,600 – $3,800 |
400A service upgrade Large homes, additions, multiple EVs | $3,200 – $4,500 |
Federal Pacific / Zinsco replacement Known fire-risk panels, replaced like-for-like | $1,850 – $3,200 |
Flat-rate pricing from our current price book. You approve a written price before any work starts — it doesn't change.
What’s included
- Load calculation on your actual usage, not a guess
- New 200A or 400A panel with copper bus and full breaker set
- Meter can, service entrance cable, and mast replacement if needed
- Ground rods and water-bond brought to current code
- Anne Arundel County permit pulled and inspection scheduled in your name
- BGE disconnect and reconnect coordinated for you
- Labeled directory so every circuit is identified
- 3-year warranty on workmanship
The panels we replace most in Glen Burnie
Federal Pacific Stab-Lok and Zinsco panels are still common in Glen Burnie's 1950s–70s housing, and both are known fire risks — breakers that don't trip when they should. If your panel says Federal Pacific, FPE, Zinsco, or Challenger, or if it uses fuses instead of breakers, it should be replaced before you add any new load.
We also see plenty of original 100A panels that are simply full. If you need one more circuit for a kitchen remodel or an EV charger and there's no room, a panel upgrade solves it once instead of patching it three times.
Permits and BGE — handled for you
Glen Burnie is Anne Arundel County, so panel work is permitted through the county's Department of Inspections and Permits. We pull the permit under our Maryland license, meet the inspector, and coordinate the BGE disconnect and reconnect so your power is back on the same day. You don't file anything or take a day off to wait for anyone.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a panel upgrade cost in Glen Burnie?
Most 100A to 200A upgrades in Glen Burnie run $1,850–$3,200. Jobs needing a new mast, meter can, or 400A service run $3,200–$4,500. You get a written flat price before we start.
Do I need a permit for a panel upgrade in Glen Burnie?
Yes — Glen Burnie is Anne Arundel County, and a panel swap without a permit can void your homeowner's insurance and stall a future sale. We pull the permit and meet the inspector.
How long will my power be off?
Typically 4–6 hours during the swap. We schedule the BGE disconnect and reconnect so you are back on the same day.
Is a Federal Pacific panel really dangerous?
Yes. Independent testing showed a significant share of FPE Stab-Lok breakers fail to trip on overload. We replace them weekly and we don't add new circuits to them — replacement is the safe fix.
Do I need 200A for an EV charger?
Not always. Many Glen Burnie homes can add a Level 2 charger on the existing panel with a load calculation. We run the numbers during the free estimate and tell you honestly which one you need.
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