How much does a panel upgrade cost near Lacey?
For early budgeting, allow around $2,000–$4,000 for a same-size panel replacement or $4,000–$8,000 for a 100-to-200-amp service upgrade. The equipment and work around your panel determine where the project lands.
Lacey-area planning range
Replace a panel, retain service size
$2,000–$4,000
A panel and breaker replacement in the existing location, with the existing service size retained. Meter changes, relocation and circuit repairs can increase the total.
Lacey-area planning range
Upgrade from 100 to 200 amps
$4,000–$8,000
Budget for the panel, service equipment, permits, inspection and utility coordination. Confirm utility fees, taxes and restoration in the written scope. Complex service work can exceed this range.
Washington regional planning range
400-amp service upgrade
$7,000–$12,000+
Regional planning range for larger service equipment and utility coordination. Underground work, relocation or utility-side changes can increase the total.
These planning ranges are based on regional pricing research. They are not a measured Lacey average or a quote for your home. Your scope and written estimate set the price. Reviewed October 16, 2026.
How do these budgets compare with published cost data?
For a regional comparison, Angi’s July 2026 Seattle cost guide reports a typical electrical-box replacement range of about $900–$3,200 (rounded). That broader replacement category is not a full-service-upgrade quote or a Lacey average.
Source: Angi: Seattle electrical panel replacement costs
Panel replacement and a service upgrade have different scopes
Replacing the panel while keeping the existing service capacity can differ substantially from increasing that capacity. An upgrade may involve meter equipment, service conductors and utility coordination as well as the panel. Start by comparing the intended result: replacement equipment, additional circuits or a larger electrical service. Each estimate should identify the proposed service size and the equipment included. That gives a meaningful basis for comparing prices that might otherwise share the same panel upgrade label.
New equipment and wiring routes affect the total
An EV charger beside the panel and equipment across a finished house can involve different wiring and access. Detached-building circuits or exterior work may add other tasks. Itemize the new circuits and their destinations alongside the service work. If you are choosing between installation locations, compare the complete route, mounting and restoration for each option. The equipment purchase is only part of a finished connection, so confirm whether appliances or charging equipment are supplied by you or included in the installation price.
Restoration can change what a low price includes
Moving a panel, enlarging an opening or routing wiring through finished areas can leave wall or exterior repairs. Clarify whether those surfaces will be repaired, primed and painted by the electrician’s team, the remodeling contractor or someone else. Ground work should have a defined restoration boundary too. A quote that excludes these tasks may still be appropriate, but keep their separate cost and responsibility visible when comparing it with a proposal that includes a more complete finish.
Permits, utility work and changes belong in the comparison
Review permit fees, inspection and utility coordination in each scope. Where a separate organization or trade performs work, identify who arranges it and how it is billed. Agree on the process for authorizing additional work if conditions found on site change the job. Payment terms, exclusions and any financing terms should be clear before you commit. Check the proposed contractor’s current electrical credentials through Washington L&I; the project agreement and price are confirmed directly with the contractor you choose.
Request estimates for the same finished result
Use the same description of the panel concern, intended equipment and related renovation for each estimate. Include existing reports, drawings or equipment specifications if you have them. Compare line items and completion responsibilities rather than relying on the headline amount. If you need to stage the work, have immediate repairs and later additions priced clearly so you can see what each stage delivers. Request an estimate that covers the service, circuits and restoration you want completed for your Lacey home.