An outdated or undersized electrical panel is one of the most common — and most overlooked — safety risks in older Twin Cities homes. If your panel is struggling to keep up with modern power demands, it's time for an upgrade.
Behr Electric handles panel upgrades from start to finish: permits, utility coordination, installation, and final inspection. You get a clean, code-compliant system that's ready for the next 30 years.
Upgrade your home from an outdated 100-amp service to a modern 200-amp panel to support today's electrical demands — EVs, home offices, and more.
These legacy panels are known fire hazards. We safely remove and replace them with modern, code-compliant electrical panels.
Adding a garage, workshop, or ADU? We install sub-panels to distribute power safely to new areas of your property.
Installing a Level 2 EV charger requires a dedicated 240V circuit. We upgrade your panel and run the circuit to your garage.
Buying or selling a home? We inspect your electrical panel for safety issues, code violations, and capacity concerns.
Protect every appliance and device in your home with a whole-home surge protector installed directly at the panel.
We evaluate your current panel, service size, and future electrical needs.
We pull the required permits and coordinate with your utility company.
We complete the full upgrade in a single day with minimal disruption.
We schedule the city inspection and ensure everything passes code.
Most panel upgrades are completed in a single day. We coordinate with the utility company for the meter disconnect and reconnect, and handle all required permits and inspections.
Yes — and that's a good thing. Permits ensure the work is inspected and meets Minnesota electrical code. We pull all required permits and schedule inspections as part of our service.
Most modern homes need a 200-amp service. Homes with EV chargers, electric heat, or large additions may benefit from 400-amp service. We assess your current and future needs before recommending a size.
Yes, power will be off for several hours during the upgrade. We coordinate the timeline with you in advance and work efficiently to minimize downtime.
Fast, reliable electrical service across the Twin Cities. Call or request a free estimate.