Licensed Master Electricians · Alexandria, VA
Electrical Panel Repair and Upgrades in Alexandria, VA
Old Town charm often comes with wiring that was never meant for central air and today’s appliances. PRO Electric plus HVAC brings Alexandria panels up to current code with careful, permitted work and a licensed Master Electrician on every job.
License #2705181607 · Bonded and Insured · Permit and Inspection Handled · Serving Alexandria
Licensed and Insured
A Master Electrician on every job
Same Day Estimates
Fast scheduling across Alexandria
Permits Handled
We pull and pass City of Alexandria inspections
Veteran and Military Discounts
Our thanks for your service
Signs Your Alexandria Panel Needs Attention
Alexandria has some of the oldest housing stock in Northern Virginia, and the panel is usually where its age shows first. We are called to Old Town, Del Ray, and Rosemont homes running 60 or 100 amp service that was sized for a very different era, fuse boxes that still feed the whole house, and panels with breakers that trip the moment the window units and the oven run together. A warm cover, a faint smell, or rust around the bus are all reasons to stop and look closer.
Brand matters too. Federal Pacific and Zinsco panels turn up often in homes of this vintage, and both have a documented record of breakers that do not trip when they should. Our licensed electricians check the panel, the service size, the grounding, and the meter base, then give you a straight answer on whether a repair, an upgrade, or a replacement makes sense. Start with an electrical safety assessment if you are not sure where you stand.
Electrical Panel Services in Alexandria
Careful, permitted panel work for historic and modern Alexandria homes alike.
Panel and Service Upgrades
Step up from 60 or 100 amp service to 200 amps so your Alexandria home can carry modern loads with room to spare.
Fuse Box to Breaker Conversion
A lot of older Alexandria homes still run on fuses. We swap the fuse box for a modern breaker panel and modern protection.
Circuit Breaker Replacement
When a breaker trips again and again or refuses to reset, we find the cause and replace the breaker the right way.
Recalled Panel Replacement
Have a Federal Pacific or Zinsco panel? We replace it with safe, code compliant equipment that protects your home.
Subpanels and Added Capacity
Adding a kitchen island, a home office, or a finished attic? A subpanel gives you new circuits without overloading the main.
EV Ready Panels and Surge Protection
Charging at home in Alexandria? We size the panel for a Level 2 charger and add whole home surge protection.
Why Alexandria Homeowners Trust PRO Electric plus HVAC
A Master Electrician on every panel.
Peter, our Master Electrician, leads the work under Virginia license #2705181607.
Peter, our Master Electrician, leads the work under Virginia license #2705181607.
Permits and inspections handled.
We pull the City of Alexandria permit and stay until the work passes inspection.
We pull the City of Alexandria permit and stay until the work passes inspection.
Careful in historic homes.
We protect plaster, trim, and finishes and keep the work site clean from start to finish.
We protect plaster, trim, and finishes and keep the work site clean from start to finish.
Veteran and military discounts.
Active duty and veterans save through our Veteran Discount Program.
Active duty and veterans save through our Veteran Discount Program.
Your Local Panel Electrician in Alexandria, VA
From the federal era rowhouses of Old Town to the bungalows of Del Ray and the colonials of Rosemont and Beverley Hills, Alexandria is a city of beautiful older homes, and almost all of them were wired long before anyone planned for two heat pumps, an induction range, and a car in the driveway that plugs in. Townhomes and condos add their own twist, since panel space and service can be shared or tight.
We know how to bring these homes up to current code without tearing them apart, and we handle the City of Alexandria permit and inspection from start to finish. Need more than panel work? We also offer general electrical service in Alexandria and HVAC near Alexandria.
What Your Alexandria Neighbors Are Saying
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Book Your Free Alexandria Panel Assessment
Tell us what your panel is doing and we will get right back with a no obligation quote. Prefer to talk it through? Call 703.225.8222.
Related reading: Want the full picture before you decide? Our cornerstone guide covers every panel warning sign, the brands and amp ratings we watch for, the permit process across Fairfax, Loudoun, Arlington, and Prince William Counties, and what a proper upgrade looks like: Northern Virginia Electrical Panel Safety Guide: What Every Homeowner Needs to Know.
Alexandria Electrical Panel FAQs
How do I know if my Alexandria home needs an electrical panel upgrade?
Watch for breakers that trip repeatedly, a fuse box still in service, a panel rated at 60 to 100 amps, a warm or discolored panel cover, and lights that dim when the air conditioner or dryer starts. Many older Old Town and Del Ray homes also have recalled Federal Pacific or Zinsco panels. A licensed PRO Electric plus HVAC electrician can confirm during a free assessment.
How much does an electrical panel upgrade cost in Alexandria, VA?
Most residential panel upgrades in Alexandria run roughly $1,800 to $4,000. The final price depends on the amperage, the condition of the existing service, and whether the meter base or grounding needs work. You get a firm, upfront quote after a free on site assessment.
Do you pull permits for panel work in Alexandria?
Yes. A panel or service upgrade in the City of Alexandria requires a city electrical permit and inspection. PRO Electric plus HVAC handles the permit, coordinates the utility disconnect and reconnect, and makes sure the finished work passes inspection and meets the current National Electrical Code.
Can you upgrade the panel in an older Old Town home without tearing up the finishes?
Yes. We plan routes carefully in historic and finished homes to keep cutting to a minimum, protect plaster and trim, and leave the space clean. We walk you through the approach before we start so there are no surprises.
Are your electricians licensed and insured?
Yes. PRO Electric plus HVAC holds Virginia license #2705181607 and is fully bonded and insured. Every panel job is led by a licensed Master Electrician, and we offer veteran and military discounts as a thank you for your service.
Bring Your Alexandria Panel Up to Code
A safe, properly sized panel protects everything else in your home. Talk to a licensed Master Electrician and get a clear plan and a fair price.