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  • Repair an Electrical Panel in Austin

    We repair electrical panel problems in Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Georgetown and Leander: text us a photo of your panel or call, and we will tell you whether it needs a repair or a replacement.

    What happens when you call us

    Our own electricians, not subcontractors, come out and look at the panel. The troubleshooting visit is $149, and that fee is credited to the repair if you go ahead. Before any work starts, we confirm a fixed price on site, so the invoice holds no surprises.

    Signs your panel needs attention

    • Breakers trip when several appliances run at once
    • Dead outlets or flickering lights
    • You have a Federal Pacific or Zinsco panel
    • Your home insurance asks for a replacement
    • You are adding an EV charger, heat pump or hot tub and the load calculation shows no room

    Please leave the panel cover on. The inside of a panel stays live even with a breaker off, so this is work for an electrician.

    Repair or replace?

    Sometimes a single breaker or a faulty circuit is the problem and a repair is enough. Other times, such as an old Federal Pacific or Zinsco panel, or a panel with no spare capacity, replacement makes more sense. We will say which one applies to your home after the visit, and the price is fixed before we begin.

    What it costs

    Service Typical price
    Troubleshooting visit $149, credited to the repair
    Panel replacement, same size from $1,400
    Panel upgrade, 100A to 200A from $1,800
    Whole-home surge protector $350

    Replacement and upgrade prices include labor, standard materials and the City of Austin permit fee. Work on the utility side is done and billed by Austin Energy. For a closer look at upgrade pricing, read how much a panel upgrade costs in Austin.

    What is included

    • Site visit and load calculation
    • Permit filing and inspection, handled by us
    • A clean install with every breaker labeled
    • A 2-year workmanship warranty

    Most jobs are finished in one day.

    Text a photo of your panel and get a price range

    You can also call 512-555-0100, Monday to Saturday, 7am to 6pm.

  • EV Charger Install Cost in Austin: What You’ll Pay

    EV charger install cost in Austin usually runs between $650 and $1,400 in labor and materials, and Brightline Electric confirms a fixed price on site before any work starts. The charger is extra: about $400 to $700 for most brands.

    Get a fixed price for your EV charger install

    What changes the price

    • Charger near the panel: from $650.
    • Long circuit run (over 30 ft): from $1,100.
    • No room in your panel: you may need an upgrade, which starts at $1,800 for 100A to 200A. We check your panel first, and many homes don’t need one. See what a panel upgrade costs in Austin.

    Our prices include labor, standard materials and the City of Austin permit fee. Every job comes with a 2-year workmanship warranty, and our own electricians do the work.

    Outlet or hardwired?

    A NEMA 14-50 outlet is cheaper and lets you swap chargers later. A hardwired charger can charge a bit faster and is better outdoors.

    How long it takes

    Most installs near the panel take half a day. Longer circuit runs can take a full day. We handle the permit and the inspection.

    Get your number

    Text a photo of your panel and the spot for your charger to 512-555-0100, and we’ll reply with a price range. For a wider look at pricing, read our EV charger installation cost breakdown.

    Questions? Contact us.

  • Breaker keeps tripping?

    If a breaker keeps tripping, the circuit may be overloaded. Unplug a few things and reset it. If it still trips, call an electrician.

  • EV Charger Installation Cost in Austin (2026)

    A Level 2 EV charger install in Austin usually costs $650 to $1,400, not counting the charger itself. Distance from the panel matters most: every extra foot of heavy wire adds cost.

    What changes the price

    • Distance from the panel to the parking spot
    • Whether the panel has room for a 40A or 50A circuit
    • Hardwired charger or a NEMA 14-50 outlet
    • Garage wall or outdoor post mount

    Rebates

    Austin Energy has offered rebates for home Level 2 chargers. Check their current program before you buy, because the rules and amounts change.

    Our EV charger install prices start at $650.

  • How much does a panel upgrade cost in Austin?

    Most Austin homeowners pay $1,800 to $3,200 to upgrade from a 100-amp to a 200-amp panel. The price depends on three things: the size of the new panel, whether the meter base has to move, and how much work Austin Energy has to do on their side.

    Typical prices

    • Same-size panel replacement: $1,400 to $2,000
    • 100A to 200A upgrade: $1,800 to $3,200
    • Upgrade that also moves the meter: $3,000 to $4,500

    What raises the price

    • Moving the panel to a new wall
    • Old aluminum branch wiring that needs repair
    • A new service line from the pole
    • Adding surge protection or a subpanel at the same time

    Do you need an upgrade for an EV charger?

    Not always. A load calculation often shows that a 100-amp panel can take a 40-amp charger circuit, especially in homes with gas heat. We run the calculation before we quote an upgrade.

    See our panel upgrade prices, or text a photo of your panel to 512-555-0100.