Budget $1,500–$4,500 for a panel upgrade in Orlando, with $2,900 as the rough middle. The low end reuses the meter, the high end adds a new meter socket or mast, and moving the panel costs more. The price counts the permit and inspection.
What does the typical panel upgrade price assume?
It assumes one job, clearly defined: a breaker panel swapped for a 200-amp panel, with the existing service upgraded, a permit pulled and the work inspected. The low end is a straightforward swap that reuses the meter. The high end adds a new meter socket or mast. Moving the panel to another wall, or rebuilding the service, sits above the range.
The number comes from what contractors publish, so read these as asking prices rather than finished-job data.
What do Orlando electricians actually charge?
A-Lumination and In Phaze sit around $2,000 to $3,500 for a standard swap, with meter work adding about $800 to $1,200 on In Phaze's tiers.
| Source | Job | Published price |
|---|---|---|
| Spectrum Electric | 200-amp upgrade | $1,500 to $3,000 |
| A-Lumination, Lake Mary | Standard 100-amp to 200-amp swap | $2,000 to $3,500 |
| A-Lumination, Lake Mary | Fuse box and meter socket conversion | $2,500 to $4,500 |
| In Phaze Electric | Interior panel replacement, same spot | $2,400 to $3,200 |
| In Phaze Electric | Meter-main combination | $3,200 to $4,400 |
| In Phaze Electric | Relocation or full rebuild | $4,400 to $6,500 |
| Epic Electric | 200-amp upgrade in Orlando | $5,000 to $7,000 |
Epic is the outlier: one figure, with little on what it covers, so it sits outside the range. For context from elsewhere in Florida, Others Electric, working in Palm Beach and Brevard counties, lists $2,000 to $3,800 for 100 to 200 amps.
How do Orlando prices compare with national cost guides?
National guides read lower than Orlando contractors' own prices. Bob Vila reports a $1,274 national average, with most jobs between $522 and $2,082.
Why the gap? A national average mixes smaller panel jobs with full swaps, and guides of this kind earn money from selling leads to contractors. Contractors, for their part, have every reason to publish prices that protect their margin. So we use contractor numbers for the range, and treat guide numbers as a useful check on anyone quoting far above it.
What moves the price of a panel upgrade?
| Factor | Published effect |
|---|---|
| Meter and mast work | About $800 to $1,200 more, comparing In Phaze's first two tiers |
| Fuse box conversion | Top of the range rises $1,000, on A-Lumination's tiers |
| Moving the panel, or underground feed | $5,000 to $8,000 or more, per A-Lumination |
| Wiring age and panel brand | Named as drivers by Spectrum, with no figure given |
| 400-amp service | $3,000 to $5,500 or more, per Spectrum |
How much of a panel upgrade cost is the permit?
A small part. The City of Orlando's January 2026 residential schedule charges $66.24 for the first $1,000 of construction cost, $11.03 for each further $1,000, and a 3% technology surcharge. On a $3,000 job, our arithmetic on that schedule gets about $91. The schedule also lists a $50 charge for a change of service, so call it $91 to $141 depending on the job. Other cities differ. Winter Park's schedule lists a residential sub-permit fee at $75; other fees may apply, and the permit guide has more.
When should you get something else checked instead?
Pay for a panel only when the panel is the problem. If one breaker keeps tripping, start with a repair visit, because the cause is usually on the circuit. If you only need room for a charger, ask about a load check and a dedicated outlet first, or read the EV charger cost guide. If the panel feels hot, smells of burning or shows scorching, stop using that circuit and get it looked at soon. If you see smoke or fire, leave and call 911.
How do I get a price for my panel upgrade?
A typical price up front, then a firm number from a licensed electrician who has seen your panel and meter. Start here, or read about panel upgrades and the 100-amp to 200-amp job.
Before you budget, read is my electrical panel dangerous? and how many amps your house needs.
Common questions
Is a 200-amp upgrade always the same price?
No. A straight swap sits near the bottom of the range. A new meter socket, a fuse box conversion or a move pushes it up.
Why do online cost guides show lower prices?
They can blend smaller panel jobs into one average. Local electricians that publish prices for a full swap come in higher.
Does the typical price include the permit?
Yes. $1,500–$4,500 assumes the permit and inspection are in the price. If you compare other quotes, ask whether theirs are too.
Does the panel brand change the cost?
Not by a published surcharge. Replacing a Federal Pacific or Zinsco panel is normally the same scope as any other swap, unless damage turns up on the meter side.
How do I compare two panel quotes?
Line up the scope: amperage, whether the meter socket and mast are included, the permit, the inspection and any patching. A low number that leaves out the meter is not really lower.
