Trusted by over 1,000 ★★★★★ customers Veteran Owned

Electrical Panel Upgrade & Repair in Hico

200 Amp Service Upgrades • Sub-Panels • Panel Repairs • Recalled Panel Replacement

Licensed & Insured
24/7 Emergency Service

Modern homes need modern electrical panels. Don't wait for failure.

The call came in on a cold Saturday morning. A homeowner in Hico, TX had just bought a new induction range, plugged it in, and tripped the main breaker within two minutes of trying to use it...

That's the rhythm of panel work. Diagnose carefully. Explain clearly. Execute properly. Document everything.

1st Choice Electrical Services handles panel upgrades and panel repairs across Hico as the structural electrical work it actually is — not as a quick swap.

PANEL SERVICES

Panel Capabilities Across Hico, TX

200 Amp Service Upgrade

Full main panel replacement, new service entrance cable, utility coordination, and proper load calculations for modern homes with EV chargers, induction ranges, and central air.

Sub-Panel Installation

For detached garages, workshops, ADUs, finished basements, and additions. Proper feeder sizing and neutral-ground separation guaranteed.

Panel Repair & Replacement

Failed bus bars, recalled panels (Federal Pacific, Zinsco, Sylvania), burning smells, and frequent tripping.

What Customers Have Said

"Bought a house in Hico, TX with a 100-amp panel... The work happened over two days, with the utility coordinated for me, and the inspector signed off on the spot."

— Mark D.

"Had a Federal Pacific panel that my insurance company finally caught up with... The whole project took less time than I'd expected and the price was within a few percent of the original quote."

— Patricia W.

"There was a small hiccup with the inspection... They handled it well."

— James A.

What Most People Get Wrong About Panel Upgrades

The most common misconception about panel upgrades is that they're optional improvements rather than corrective work...

The corrective work isn't optional in any meaningful sense. The question is only whether you do it on your timeline or on the panel's timeline.

Electrical Panel Upgrade & Repair in Hico: Frequently Asked

How do I know if I need a panel upgrade?
Common indicators include breakers tripping when multiple appliances run together, a 100-amp service in a home with significant modern load, plans to add an EV charger or central AC, a panel brand on the recall list, or an insurance review flag.
How long does a 200-amp upgrade take?
Most upgrades in Hico take one to two working days, with a planned utility outage of several hours during the swap.
Can I keep my existing breakers when the panel is upgraded?
Generally, no. Modern panels require breakers UL-listed for that specific panel.
Does an upgrade require a permit and inspection?
Yes. Panel work in Hico requires both a permit and an inspection sign-off. We handle the entire process.
Can you give me a price over the phone?
For a panel job, no. A site visit takes 30 minutes and produces a real number you can rely on.

Talk to a Real Technician Before You Decide

We'll walk through exactly what you need — in writing — before any commitment. Same-day and next-day appointments available across Hico, TX.

Click Here to Call (888) 355-9624
Click Here to Call (888) 355-9624

Our Other Electrical Services in Hico, TX

Electrical Panel Upgrade & RepairWhole House Surge Protector InstallationLighting Installation & RepairElectrical Outlet Repair

We Serve These Areas

Smoke Detector Installation Lacoochee, FLSmoke Detector Installation Clinton, TNSmoke Detector Installation Tell City, INSmoke Detector Installation Pleasureville, KYSmoke Detector Installation Russell, PASmoke Detector Installation Lena, ILSmoke Detector Installation Crocker, WASmoke Detector Installation Sunriver, ORSmoke Detector Installation Washington Park, ILSmoke Detector Installation Owings, MDSmoke Detector Installation Clarinda, IASmoke Detector Installation Junction City, KSSmoke Detector Installation Poplar Bluff, MOSmoke Detector Installation Highland Springs, VASmoke Detector Installation Richfield, UTSmoke Detector Installation City View, SCSmoke Detector Installation Ridgebury, CTSmoke Detector Installation Ruleville, MSSmoke Detector Installation Irmo, SCSmoke Detector Installation Terre Hill, PASmoke Detector Installation Fairfield University, CTSmoke Detector Installation Lake Nacimiento, CASmoke Detector Installation Dickinson, TXSmoke Detector Installation Holly Hill, SCSmoke Detector Installation Barberton, OHSmoke Detector Installation Avondale, LASmoke Detector Installation Spring City, PASmoke Detector Installation Meadow Woods, FLSmoke Detector Installation Rensselaer, INSmoke Detector Installation Gifford, FLSmoke Detector Installation Red Bank, TNSmoke Detector Installation Dunlap, ILSmoke Detector Installation Wilson, PASmoke Detector Installation Greenville, INSmoke Detector Installation Mountainair, NMSmoke Detector Installation Nixa, MOSmoke Detector Installation Sherwood Manor, CTSmoke Detector Installation Spencerport, NYSmoke Detector Installation Gates Mills, OHSmoke Detector Installation Center Hill, FLSmoke Detector Installation Cordaville, MASmoke Detector Installation Hartford, SDSmoke Detector Installation Prudhoe Bay, AKSmoke Detector Installation Bealeton, VASmoke Detector Installation Grandview, WASmoke Detector Installation La Monte, MOSmoke Detector Installation Reserve, LASmoke Detector Installation Youngsville, PASmoke Detector Installation National Harbor, MDSmoke Detector Installation Magnolia, NJ