Licensed Master Electricians · Arlington County
Electrical Panel Repair and Upgrades in Shirlington, VA
From the condos and apartments around Campbell Avenue to the townhomes in the streets nearby, Shirlington runs on a wide range of electrical service. PRO Electric plus HVAC repairs, 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 Shirlington
Permits Handled
We pull and pass Arlington County inspections
Veteran and Military Discounts
Our thanks for your service
Signs Your Shirlington Panel Needs Attention
Shirlington is a compact, walkable village in south Arlington built around Campbell Avenue, a dense mix of condos, apartments, and townhomes. Many of the units here carry the original panel from when the building went up, and some of the older townhomes still run 100 amp service. Across all of them, the warning signs are familiar: breakers that trip too often, no open slots left, a warm or rust stained cover, and lights that dim when the air conditioner starts.
Brand history is worth a look, since Federal Pacific and Zinsco panels still turn up in homes of this age and both have a documented record of breakers that fail to trip. Our licensed electricians inspect the panel, the service rating, the grounding, and the meter base, then explain plainly whether a repair, an upgrade, or a full replacement is the right call. An electrical safety assessment is a solid first step.
Electrical Panel Services in Shirlington
Repairs, upgrades, and replacements for condos and townhomes alike, all on permit and to code.
Panel and Service Upgrades
Move from 100 amp to 200 amp service so your Shirlington home can carry central air and a modern kitchen with ease.
Fuse Box to Breaker Conversion
Older homes still on fuses get a modern breaker panel for safer, more dependable 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 Multifamily Panels
Shirlington is full of condos and apartments. Shared service takes a careful hand, so we plan and coordinate the work.
Whole Home Surge Protection
Protect your electronics and appliances with surge protection installed right at the panel.
Why Shirlington 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.
Comfortable in condos.
We work cleanly in multifamily buildings, coordinate access, and protect shared spaces.
We work cleanly in multifamily buildings, coordinate access, and protect shared spaces.
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 Shirlington, VA
Shirlington sits in south Arlington near I-395, a walkable village of condos, apartments, and townhomes around its restaurant and shopping district. Each comes with its own panel quirks, from original equipment in the condos to dated service in the older townhomes, and we have worked on all of them.
Because we serve Shirlington and the rest of Arlington County every week, the county permit and inspection process is routine for us. Need more than panel work? We also provide general electrical service in Shirlington and round the clock emergency electrical service.
What Your Arlington County Neighbors Are Saying
Same Day Estimates
Book Your Free Shirlington 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.
Shirlington Electrical Panel FAQs
How do I know if my Shirlington home needs an electrical panel upgrade?
Common signs include breakers that trip often, a fuse box instead of breakers, a 100 amp service that cannot keep up with central air and a modern kitchen, a warm or rust stained panel, and lights that dim when large appliances start. Older buildings around Shirlington also turn up 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 Shirlington, VA?
Most residential panel upgrades in the Shirlington area 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 Shirlington 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 apartments in Shirlington?
Yes. The area has many condos and multifamily buildings, and we work on all of them. Shared walls and shared service take a careful approach, so we plan the job, 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 Panel Up to Code
House or 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.