Electrical Panel Upgrades & Replacements
Upgrade your home's electrical capacity and safety. Tex-Star Electric replaces outdated and dangerous panels with modern, code-compliant equipment built for Houston's demands.
Is Your Panel Keeping Up?
Many Houston homes were built with 100-amp panels that simply cannot support today's electrical demands. Between central air conditioning running full-throttle from May through October, electric vehicle chargers, home offices, and modern kitchen appliances, older panels are pushed beyond their limits. Frequent breaker trips, flickering lights, and warm panel covers are warning signs that your system needs an upgrade.
If your home has a Federal Pacific, Zinsco, or Challenger brand panel, replacement is not optional. These panels have documented failure rates where breakers do not trip during overloads, creating serious fire hazards. Many insurance companies will not cover homes with these panels, and they can delay or derail real estate transactions. Tex-Star Electric specializes in identifying and replacing these dangerous systems.
A panel upgrade is also a requirement before adding major loads like EV chargers, hot tubs, pool equipment, or whole-home generators. We perform a thorough load calculation to determine whether your current service can support the addition or if an upgrade from 100A to 200A (or higher) is needed. This prevents overloading and ensures your system is safe and code-compliant.
Every panel upgrade we perform includes a permit from the City of Houston (or your local authority having jurisdiction), a full inspection, and coordination with CenterPoint Energy for the meter reconnection. We handle the entire process so you do not have to navigate the permitting maze yourself.
What's Included
100A to 200A Upgrade
Full service upgrade including new panel, meter base, weatherhead, and service entrance cable.
Federal Pacific Replacement
Remove dangerous FPE Stab-Lok panels and replace with modern, UL-listed equipment.
Zinsco & Challenger Swap
Replace known-defective Zinsco and Challenger brand panels with safe, reliable alternatives.
Load Calculations
NEC-compliant load analysis to determine the right panel size for your current and future needs.
Permits & Inspections
We pull all required permits and schedule inspections with your local jurisdiction.
CenterPoint Coordination
We handle all coordination with CenterPoint Energy for meter disconnection and reconnection.
Why Choose Tex-Star for Panel Upgrades
- Hundreds of panel upgrades completed across Greater Houston
- Expert identification of Federal Pacific, Zinsco, and other defective panels
- Full permit and inspection service included in every job
- CenterPoint Energy coordination handled for you
- Clean, professional installation with labeled breakers
- Free on-site estimates with honest, upfront pricing