Panel Upgrades in North Seattle, WA
Panel upgrades in North Seattle are some of the most common jobs we do, since many ramblers in Lake City, Haller Lake, and Broadview still run on their original 100-amp service. Our Shoreline shop sits just across N 145th St, and we handle the SDCI permit and Seattle City Light coordination.
County
King County
Permitting
Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections (SDCI)
Utility
Seattle City Light
Many postwar ramblers in Lake City, Haller Lake, and Broadview, along with older bungalows in Greenwood and Maple Leaf, still rely on 100-amp panels. Those panels weren't designed for heat pumps, EV chargers, induction ranges, or finished basements, and older ones may have worn breakers or crowded connections worth replacing anyway. If breakers trip often, your panel is out of spaces, or you're planning a big new load, a breaker and service upgrade is usually the right next step for the house.
North Seattle is inside the City of Seattle, so we pull the electrical permit through the Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections (SDCI) and schedule rough and final inspections. We coordinate the service drop or lateral and meter work with Seattle City Light. Our standard upgrade is a 200-amp, 40-space Square D QO panel, and we bring the service entrance, grounding, and meter base up to current code while adding GFCI and AFCI protection where needed. Every circuit is labeled.
Most residential upgrades are done in one day, with power off for a few hours during the swap, and we'll give you the time window ahead of time. We'll look at your current panel and what you plan to add, then recommend the smallest upgrade that safely covers both. You're left with a labeled, balanced panel and room to grow. Call All City Electric at (206) 533-6333.
Panel Upgrades in North Seattle: Your Questions
Is 100 amps enough for my North Seattle home?
It depends on what you have and what you're adding. Many North Seattle ramblers were built for 100-amp service, which often isn't enough for an EV charger, heat pump, or induction range. We assess your panel and planned loads on site before recommending an upgrade.
Who handles the permit for a panel upgrade in North Seattle?
North Seattle is part of the City of Seattle, so panel and service upgrades are permitted and inspected by SDCI. We pull the permit, schedule the inspections, and coordinate the service side with Seattle City Light.
What panel do you install?
Our standard residential upgrade is a 200-amp, 40-space Square D QO panel, which gives most homes room for new circuits. These professional-grade panels and breakers are reliable, widely available, and easy for any future electrician to service.
How long will my power be off?
Most residential service upgrades are completed in one day, with power off for a few hours while we replace the panel and meter base. We'll tell you the exact window in advance so you can plan.
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