Do you need a professional electrician to move a breaker box?

This work should only be done by a professional electrician or someone with extensive electrical experience. Many people ask how difficult it is to move an electrical panel during home inspections. Relocating a breaker box is tedious and should be done by a qualified electrician.

Should you move a breaker box?

Moving a panel box is a lot of work and expensive, but it’s also sometimes necessary. Whether moving an old breaker box or making panel upgrades, this work is best left to the pros. Don’t put yourself or your loved ones at risk because you want to save some money.

Do I need a permit to move a breaker box?

Permits ensure the work meets current NEC guidelines. Moving a main breaker box may require electrical wire improvements or extensions. Moving an electrical panel to a new panel location is unlike DIY projects and shouldn’t be attempted without proper training by a licensed electrician.

Can you move electrical panels?

You can relocate electrical panels to suit your needs, although removing and reinstalling the breaker box and extending wires where necessary takes time. The most challenging part of the job will likely be moving an electrical panel and the service wire coming in from the outside.

How much does it cost to move an electrical box?

Most older houses have older systems that are only equipped with a 100-amp service, while newer homes have a 200-amp service. If you have the former and want to upgrade to the latter, it will take a little more money than simply moving your electrical box. You can expect to pay between $1,500 and $4,000 on the high end to move and upgrade your box.

Should you move a breaker box or upgrade a panel?

Whether moving an old breaker box or making panel upgrades, this work is best left to the pros. Don’t put yourself or your loved ones at risk because you want to save some money. Hubert Miles is a licensed home inspector (RBI# 2556) with more than two decades of experience in inspection and construction.