Chantilly’s subdivisions are now decades old, and those original panels are carrying EV chargers, finished basements, and far more than they were built for. PRO Electric plus HVAC adds capacity 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 Fairfax County
Chantilly grew with the Dulles tech corridor through the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s, and neighborhoods like Sully Station, Greenbriar, and Poplar Tree are now home to panels two and three decades old. They were sized for the appliances of that time, not for a Level 2 EV charger, a finished basement, and a home office or two. The first signs of strain are familiar: breakers that trip when the charger and the air conditioner run together, no open slots left, a warm cover, and lights that dim under heavy load.
The fix is usually added capacity rather than a failing panel, though older breakers do wear out. Our licensed electricians run a load calculation, check the service rating and grounding, and tell you plainly whether a subpanel or a service upgrade is the cleaner answer. A good first step is an electrical safety assessment.
Capacity, repairs, and upgrades for Chantilly homes, done on permit and to current code.
Step up to 200 amp service so your Chantilly home has the headroom for chargers, additions, and modern appliances.
Finishing a basement or wiring a home office? A subpanel adds the circuits you need without overloading the main.
A breaker that keeps tripping or will not reset gets diagnosed and replaced, along with whatever caused it.
Adding a charger in Chantilly? We size the panel for a Level 2 charger and add the dedicated circuit it needs.
Protect your electronics and appliances with surge protection installed right at the panel.
Buying or selling in Chantilly? We inspect the panel and correct any code issues so it passes without drama.
Chantilly sits at the western edge of Fairfax County, a busy mix of established subdivisions, townhome clusters, and the commercial stretch along Route 50 and Route 28 near Dulles. Many households here commute into the tech corridor and run power hungry home setups, which is why panel upgrades are among the most common jobs we do in the area. Getting the capacity right keeps the breakers quiet and the house safe.
Because we serve Chantilly and the rest of Fairfax County regularly, the county permit and inspection process is routine for us, and we schedule upgrades to keep any outage short. Need more than panel work? We also provide general electrical service in Chantilly and round the clock emergency electrical service.
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.
Watch for breakers that trip when several large loads run together, a panel with no open slots, a warm or discolored cover, and lights that dim when the air conditioner starts. Many Chantilly homes from the 1980s through the 2000s are now at the age where the original panel runs short, especially once an EV charger or finished basement is added. A licensed PRO Electric plus HVAC electrician can confirm during a free assessment.
Yes. A panel or service upgrade in Chantilly requires a Fairfax 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.
It can. Chantilly’s subdivisions were wired for the loads of their time. Add an EV charger, a finished basement, or a hot tub, and the original panel often runs short on space or capacity. We confirm with a load calculation and recommend the cleanest fix.
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.
Planning an EV, a basement, or a home office in Chantilly? Get the panel right first. Talk to a licensed Master Electrician and get a clear plan and a fair price.