Licensed electrical panel replacement
Electrical Panel Upgrades in Scottsboro & Huntsville, AL
Prime Time's licensed electricians replace outdated, undersized and unsafe electrical panels across Scottsboro, Huntsville and North Alabama, permitted and inspected. A 200-amp upgrade gives the home room for a heat pump, an EV charger and a generator without tripping breakers.
- Licensed & insured · AL HVAC Lic #22163 · AL Electrical Lic #08682
- 24/7 emergency service
- Upfront written pricing
- 4.7★ on Google · 38+ reviews
What a panel upgrade costs in North Alabama
Every panel upgrade gets one fixed written price, permit included, before any work starts. The factors below are what move it, and the diagnostic visit is $49 if you are not sure what you need.
What moves the price
- Amperage: like-for-like replacement vs 100-to-200-amp upgrade
- Whether the meter base and service entrance cable are replaced
- Number of circuits and any AFCI/GFCI requirements
- Grounding electrode work
- Permit fees by city or county
Panel upgrades can be financed with approved credit, and bundled with a heat pump or generator install.
Signs your panel needs replacing
- Breakers trip when the AC and dryer run at the same time
- Federal Pacific, Zinsco, or Sylvania panel (known fire risks)
- Fuse box instead of breakers
- Rust, scorch marks, or a warm panel cover
- No open slots for a new circuit
- Adding a heat pump, EV charger, hot tub, or generator
How a visit goes
Load evaluation
We total the home's actual loads, check the service entrance and grounding, and tell you whether you need a 200-amp upgrade or a sub-panel.
Written quote and permit
One price for the panel, breakers, grounding, surge protection if wanted, and the permit. We coordinate the power-company disconnect.
Installation day
Power is off for most of the day. We set the new panel, re-land every circuit, label it, install grounding and bonding to code, and restore power.
Inspection
The county or city inspector signs off. You get the permit record for insurance and resale.
What we handle
- 100-amp to 200-amp service upgrades
- Federal Pacific, Zinsco and fuse-box replacement
- Sub-panel installation for additions and shops
- Breaker replacement and AFCI/GFCI upgrades
- Grounding and bonding corrections
- Whole-home surge protection
- Meter base and service entrance replacement
- Generator transfer switch and EV charger circuits
WHY PRIME TIME
BUILT ON TRUST,
BACKED BY RESULTS
We're not a call center or a national franchise. We're your neighbors — and we treat every job like it's our own home.
LICENSED & INSURED
Fully licensed with the state of Alabama for both HVAC and electrical work.
SAME-DAY SERVICE
We answer the phone and send a tech — often the same day you call.
UPFRONT PRICING
No hidden fees. You'll know the price before we start any work.
SATISFACTION GUARANTEE
If you're not happy, we come back and make it right. Period.
LOCALLY OWNED
Born and raised in North Alabama. Your money stays in the community.
WARRANTY ON WORK
All labor comes with a 1-year warranty. Parts warranties vary by manufacturer.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
WHAT NEIGHBORS SAY
4.7 stars across 38 Google reviews.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Questions we hear every week
How much does it cost to upgrade to a 200-amp panel?
It depends mostly on whether the meter base and service entrance cable need replacing, whether the panel moves, and your city's permit fee. We look at your service and give one fixed written price, permit included, before work starts.
Do I need a permit for a panel upgrade in Alabama?
Yes. Panel and service work requires a permit and inspection in Scottsboro, Huntsville, Madison and the counties around them, and the power company must disconnect and reconnect service. We handle all of it.
Is my Federal Pacific panel dangerous?
Federal Pacific Stab-Lok breakers have a documented history of failing to trip. Most electricians and many insurers recommend replacement. If you have one, call us for an evaluation.
How long will the power be off?
Plan on most of one working day. We schedule the power-company disconnect and reconnect for the same day.
Can a homeowner replace their own panel in Alabama?
State law allows some owner-occupant work, but service and panel changes still need a permit, an inspection, and power-company coordination, and many cities require a licensed contractor. Insurance claims can be denied for unpermitted electrical work.
Can you do the panel and the heat pump together?
Yes. Prime Time holds both an Alabama electrical license and an HVAC license, so one crew handles the panel, the circuit and the equipment, on one schedule and one invoice.
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