Upgrade Your Electrical Panel. Power Your Future.
Professional electrical panel upgrades in St. Louis. 100-amp to 200-amp upgrades, meter base replacements, and code-compliant panel installations. Request a quote and First Choice Electric will contact you within 24 hours with a free estimate and a flat-rate price quoted to the penny, before any work begins.
Our Panel Upgrade Services
Why Upgrade Your Electrical Panel?
Older 100-amp panels can't keep up with modern electrical demands. A 200-amp upgrade powers your home safely.
Double Your Capacity
Upgrade from 100 to 200 amps to power modern homes, EV chargers, and more.
Licensed & Insured
Professional installation by licensed electricians. All permits handled.
One-Day Install
Most panel upgrades completed in a single day with minimal disruption.
Future-Proof Your Home
Ready for EV chargers, heat pumps, hot tubs, and home additions.
Is Your Panel a Fire Hazard?
These panel brands have documented safety issues and are responsible for thousands of electrical fires each year. If you have one of these panels, replacement is strongly recommended.
Federal Pacific
1950 - 1985
Breakers fail to trip 25-60% of the time, causing electrical fires
Zinsco
1950s - Early 1980s
Breakers melt and fuse to aluminum bus bars, making them impossible to shut off
Pushmatic
1950 - Early 1980s
Push-button breakers become unreliable with age; parts no longer manufactured
Challenger
1973 - 2005
Original Type A breakers have dangerous bus bar connections; specific GFCI breakers recalled
Not sure what panel you have?
Send us a photo or schedule a free inspection. We'll identify your panel and let you know if it's a hazard.
Simple 4-Step Process
From quote to completed upgrade, we handle everything including permits and inspections.
Assessment & Estimate
We inspect your panel and provide a detailed written estimate.
Ameren Coordination
Once approved, we coordinate with Ameren and pull all permits.
Scheduled Disconnect
We schedule the temporary utility disconnect for your install date.
Install & Inspection
Same-day installation and inspection, then power restored.
Customer Reviews
What Panel Upgrade Customers Say
Real reviews from homeowners whose panel and electrical service work we completed, shared on Google, BBB, and HomeAdvisor.
“We called 1st Choice last year to replace our service panel. This year we had a problem with the electric in one of our bedrooms. They responded to our call promptly and fixed the problem. We would recommend them and would definitely use them again in the future. Great service.”
“They did outstanding work and are very trustworthy. These guys know what they are doing, are honest, and have a fair price. … I had my electrical service upgraded, they checked all my outlets, and added some light fixtures. I will definitely call them again.”
“I wish all my contractors were this good. I've used first choice electric for projects around the house for several years. They are always on time, have excellent communication and do a great job.”
Serving St. Charles County & the St. Louis Metro
Based in Cottleville, we upgrade panels on both sides of the Missouri River, licensed in each county we serve.
Electrical Panel Upgrade St. Charles County
St. Peters, O'Fallon, Wentzville, Cottleville, St. Charles & more, under county license #E25-000008.
Panel Upgrades in St. Louis County
Chesterfield, Wildwood, Ballwin, Kirkwood & more, under county license #ES4501.
