Estero’s housing mostly went up in the 1990s and 2000s, which means the panels are turning 25 to 35 — right when insurance 4-point inspections start asking questions and right when households start adding the loads those panels were never sized for: EV chargers, pool heat pumps, standby generators. We replace and upgrade panels across Estero, from Stoneybrook and Wildcat Run to Pelican Sound, The Brooks, and the Coconut Point corridor.
When a Panel Needs to Go
- 4-point inspection findings — insurers flag aging panels, double-tapped breakers, and corrosion when homes cross the 25-30 year mark
- Breakers that trip constantly — or worse, never trip at all
- 100- or 150-amp service in a house that’s grown past it — pool equipment, EV charger, generator, addition
- Corrosion — even inland, Gulf humidity works on bus bars and lugs
- Warm panels, buzzing, flickering — the signs everyone ignores until they can’t
What It Costs
A like-for-like panel replacement typically runs $1,500 to $3,000. Moving from 100-amp to 200-amp service usually lands between $2,500 and $6,000 depending on the meter can, mast, and grounding work involved. You get a firm quote before we start — the price doesn’t drift after the wall opens up.
Planning for What’s Next
The most common Estero panel conversation isn’t about failure — it’s about capacity. If an EV charger or standby generator is anywhere in your two-year plan, upsize the panel once and do it now: adding capacity during a replacement costs far less than re-doing service equipment later. We’ll map the loads with you before recommending a size.
Panel Questions We Hear Most
How much does a panel upgrade cost in Estero?
Replacing a panel with one of the same size typically runs $1,500 to $3,000. Upgrading from 100-amp to 200-amp service usually lands between $2,500 and $6,000 depending on the meter, mast, and grounding work involved. Firm quote before we start.
My insurance inspection flagged the panel. Now what?
Common findings — aging equipment, double-taps, corrosion, recalled brands — are all fixable, and a replacement usually resolves the policy issue outright. We provide the documentation your carrier needs after the passed inspection.
Do I need 200-amp service for a generator or EV charger?
If your home has 100- or 150-amp service and you’re adding a standby generator, EV charger, or pool equipment — usually yes. Doing it during a panel replacement is much cheaper than doing it as a second project later.
Want the full cost breakdown? Read our guide to electrical panel upgrade costs in Florida. For everything else electrical in town, start at our Estero electrician page, or see the main panel upgrade service page.
Ready to get started? Call 239-372-9426 or send a request through our contact form and we’ll get you on the schedule.