Panel Upgrades in Burien, WA
Many Burien homes still run on the 100-amp panels they were built with, which is why an electrical panel upgrade in Burien is such a frequent request. We install 200-amp Square D QO panels and handle the permit and utility coordination for your specific address.
County
King County
Permitting
City of Burien Building Department (some areas are unincorporated King County)
Utility
Seattle City Light or Puget Sound Energy (PSE), depending on address
Burien is largely 1940s–60s ranches and mid-century homes, from Highline and Ambaum to Gregory Heights and the waterfront streets around Seahurst. Many are still on 100-amp panels, sized for a few appliances and a handful of circuits. Add a heat pump, an EV charger, an induction range, or a remodeled kitchen, and that panel runs out of space or capacity. Some older panels are also brands or designs that inspectors and insurers flag, which makes replacement worth considering even before you add new loads.
We replace the old panel with a 200-amp, 40-space Square D QO panel and bring the service entrance, grounding, and meter base up to current code. Permitting is through the City of Burien Building Department (some areas are unincorporated King County), so we confirm which jurisdiction covers your address and pull the right permit. Power comes from Seattle City Light or Puget Sound Energy (PSE), depending on address; we confirm your utility before any service work and coordinate the service drop or lateral with it.
We assess your panel and planned loads on site. If you only need a few circuits and have open spaces, we'll say so. Most upgrades are done in a single day, with power off for a few hours while we swap the panel and meter base; we give you the window ahead of time. You get a labeled, balanced panel with GFCI and AFCI protection where needed. Call (206) 533-6333, Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 4:30.
Panel Upgrades in Burien: Your Questions
Is my Burien home permitted by the city or King County?
Most of Burien is incorporated and permitted through the City of Burien Building Department, but some pockets are unincorporated King County. We confirm the jurisdiction for your address and pull the correct permit before starting your panel upgrade.
Who provides power in Burien, Seattle City Light or PSE?
Burien is served by Seattle City Light or Puget Sound Energy (PSE), depending on address. We confirm which utility serves your home and coordinate the service drop or lateral, meter base, and inspection with that provider.
My Burien ranch has a 100-amp panel. Do I need 200 amps?
Not always. If your panel has open spaces and you aren't adding big loads, more circuits may be enough. If it's full, breakers trip, or you're adding an EV charger, heat pump, or induction range, a 200-amp upgrade is usually the right call. We assess it on site.
Which panel brand do you install?
We install Square D QO professional-grade panels and breakers, using 200-amp, 40-space panels as our standard residential upgrade. They're reliable, widely available, and easy for any future electrician to service.
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