Killer Panel Power-Up

1. What the Panel Power-Up Includes

Unless otherwise stated in your signed proposal, the Panel Power-Up typically includes:

• Panel replacement or upgrade (sized to the approved scope and load plan)
• Replacement of breakers as required for the new panel
• Cleanup and organization of existing branch circuit terminations (within practical limits)
• Clear circuit labeling and homeowner walkthrough
• Grounding & bonding corrections required for permit approval (within scope)
• Permit application and inspection coordination with the local AHJ

2. Panel Upgrade vs. Service Upgrade (Important)

A panel replacement does not automatically mean the service is being upgraded (example: 100A to 200A). Service upgrades may require changes to meter equipment, service entrance conductors, disconnects, grounding, and utility coordination. Your proposal will state whether your project is a panel-only replacement or a service upgrade.

3. Utility Coordination (DTE / Co-op)

• Utility coordination may be required for service upgrades, meter changes, or service entrance work.
• Scheduling depends on the utility provider’s availability and processes.
• Some projects require a utility work request and may extend timelines beyond our direct control.

4. What Is Not Included (Common Exclusions)

The Panel Power-Up does not include the following unless explicitly listed in your proposal:

• Wall/finish repair, drywall/plaster patching, painting
• Masonry/concrete cutting, major carpentry, or structural modifications
• Service relocation (moving the meter/panel location) unless included
• Trenching, long exterior conduit runs, or major reroutes
• Repair/replacement of customer-owned service drop/lateral (utility-owned portions are controlled by the utility)
• Correcting all pre-existing wiring defects throughout the home (quoted separately if discovered/needed)
• Whole-home rewiring (separate scope)

5. Existing Wiring Conditions

Older homes may contain ungrounded circuits, mixed wiring methods, open splices, or legacy equipment. If unsafe conditions are discovered that affect safe panel replacement or inspection approval, we will present options and pricing before proceeding.

6. Load Planning & Future Circuits

Panel sizing and breaker layout are based on your stated needs (EV, heat pump, range, hot tub, addition, etc.). If your goals change (adding large loads later), additional work may be required (new circuits, subpanels, or a service upgrade).

7. Permits, Inspections, and Code Requirements

• Permits and inspections are handled as part of the project when required and included in your proposal.
• Inspection timing depends on local AHJ availability.
• Projects may require updates to meet current code (grounding/bonding, disconnect requirements, working clearances) for sign-off.

8. Pricing: What Changes the Final Cost

Your project is quoted based on visible conditions and reasonable assumptions. Cost may change if we discover:

• Hidden damage (water intrusion, rusted meter sockets, deteriorated service components)
• Non-compliant existing wiring that must be corrected for inspection approval
• Utility or AHJ requirements that differ from typical installations
• Customer-requested scope expansion (EV circuit, generator interlock, surge protection, subpanel additions)
• Access complications (tight spaces, finished basements, asbestos/lead concerns)

Any material scope change will be presented for approval before additional work.

9. “Inspection-Ready” Guarantee

Our guarantee is simple: work performed under the approved scope will be installed in a code-compliant manner and will pass inspection for the permitted scope. If an inspection identifies a deficiency in our installed work (within scope), we will correct it at no additional labor charge.

This guarantee does not apply to items outside scope, pre-existing conditions, customer-supplied equipment defects, or modifications by others.

10. Scheduling, Outage Windows, and Access

• Panel work typically requires a planned outage window.
• The homeowner must provide safe, unobstructed access to the panel and meter location.
• Pets should be secured and work areas cleared.

11. Acceptance of Terms

By scheduling or authorizing the Panel Power-Up, the customer acknowledges and agrees to these conditions and scope terms.