Licensed Master Electricians · Arlington County
Electrical Panel Repair and Upgrades in Arlington, VA
From a 1940s Cherrydale bungalow to a condo near the Metro, Arlington homes often lean on service that predates modern living. PRO Electric plus HVAC upgrades and replaces panels safely, on permit, and up to code, with a licensed Master Electrician on every job.
License #2705181607 · Bonded and Insured · Permit and Inspection Handled · Serving Arlington County
Licensed and Insured
A Master Electrician on every job
Same Day Estimates
Fast scheduling across Arlington
Permits Handled
We pull and pass Arlington County inspections
Veteran and Military Discounts
Our thanks for your service
Signs Your Arlington Panel Needs Attention
Arlington packs a lot of housing history into a small footprint. The classic bungalows of Cherrydale, Westover, and Lyon Park often still run 60 or 100 amp service, sometimes through a fuse box that was never replaced. Closer to the Metro corridors, condos and townhomes bring their own wrinkles, with shared walls and service that complicate a straightforward upgrade. Across all of them, the warning signs rhyme: breakers that trip too often, a panel with no room left, a warm or discolored cover, and lights that dim when the air conditioner starts.
Brand history matters here. Federal Pacific and Zinsco panels show up regularly in Arlington homes of a certain age, and both have a documented record of breakers that fail to trip. Our licensed electricians check the panel, the service rating, the grounding, and the meter base, then explain plainly whether you need a repair, an upgrade, or a full replacement. A good starting point is an electrical safety assessment.
Electrical Panel Services in Arlington
Repairs, upgrades, and replacements for Arlington houses, townhomes, and condos, all on permit and to code.
Panel and Service Upgrades
Move from 60 or 100 amp service to 200 amps so your Arlington home can handle central air, a modern kitchen, and a charger.
Fuse Box to Breaker Conversion
Older Arlington bungalows on fuses get a modern breaker panel for safer, more reliable power.
Circuit Breaker Replacement
A breaker that keeps tripping or will not reset gets diagnosed and replaced, along with whatever caused it.
Recalled Panel Replacement
Federal Pacific and Zinsco panels are a known fire risk. We replace them with safe, code compliant equipment.
Condo and Townhome Panels
Shared walls and shared service take a careful hand. We plan the work, coordinate access, and keep it tidy.
Whole Home Surge Protection
Protect the electronics in your Arlington home with surge protection installed right at the panel.
Why Arlington 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 Arlington County permit and stay until the work passes inspection.
We pull the Arlington County permit and stay until the work passes inspection.
At home in older houses.
We work cleanly in Arlington bungalows and condos, protecting finishes and tidying up after.
We work cleanly in Arlington bungalows and condos, protecting finishes and tidying up after.
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 Arlington, VA
Arlington is dense, walkable, and full of character, from the early twentieth century neighborhoods north of Route 50 to the high rises of Rosslyn, Ballston, and Pentagon City. That range means no two panel jobs look quite the same. A Maywood bungalow may need a full service upgrade and a new meter base, while a Clarendon condo may need a careful breaker swap with building coordination. We have done both, many times over.
Because we serve Arlington and the surrounding counties every week, the county permit and inspection process is routine for us, and we schedule work to keep any power interruption short. Need more than panel work? We also offer general electrical service in Arlington and HVAC near Arlington.
What Your Arlington Neighbors Are Saying
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Book Your Free Arlington 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.
Arlington Electrical Panel FAQs
How do I know if my Arlington home needs an electrical panel upgrade?
Common signs include breakers that trip often, a fuse box still in service, a 60 or 100 amp service that cannot keep up, a warm or discolored panel, and lights that dim when large appliances start. Many older Arlington bungalows in Cherrydale, Westover, and Lyon Park 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 Arlington, VA?
Most residential panel upgrades in Arlington run roughly $1,800 to $4,000. The final price depends on the amperage you need, the condition of the existing service, and whether the meter base or grounding has to be updated. You get a firm, upfront quote after a free on site assessment.
Do you pull permits for panel work in Arlington County?
Yes. A panel or service upgrade in Arlington requires an Arlington County 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.
Do you work on condos and townhomes in Arlington?
Yes. We work on single family homes, townhomes, and condos across Arlington. Shared walls and shared service take a careful approach, so we plan the work, coordinate access where needed, and keep everything to code and tidy.
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 Arlington Panel Up to Code
Whether it is a bungalow or a condo, a safe panel protects everything else in your home. Talk to a licensed Master Electrician and get a clear plan and a fair price.