New Electrical Panel Installation in the Denver Metro
A brand-new service panel for additions, detached garages, ADUs, remodels and homes that never had capacity to begin with.
When a home needs a brand-new panel
A new panel installation is different from swapping an existing one. It means adding electrical capacity where there wasn't any before: a subpanel for a finished basement, a feed to a detached garage or shop, service for an accessory dwelling unit, or a full main panel on a home being taken back to studs.
Because there is no existing enclosure to work from, the job starts with design. We calculate the load your home will actually carry, size the service and feeders accordingly, choose a location that meets working-clearance requirements, and plan the conduit route before we quote you a number. That upfront work is why our installs pass inspection the first time.
- Basement and attic conversions that add circuits a main panel can't absorb
- Detached garages, workshops and barns that need their own subpanel
- ADUs and mother-in-law suites requiring separate metering or feeds
- Whole-home remodels where the original service was never adequate
- New construction and owner-builder projects needing a panel set
What's included in an EPO new panel installation
Every new install quote covers the panel and breakers, the enclosure and mounting, grounding and bonding to current code, wire and conduit, the permit, and inspection coordination with your jurisdiction. If the utility needs to be involved for a new service point or a meter set, we handle that scheduling too.
We label every circuit legibly, leave a directory you can actually read years from now, and photograph the finished work so you have a record for insurance or resale.
- Correctly sized main breaker and branch breakers
- AFCI and GFCI protection where the code requires it
- Whole-home surge protection available as an add-on
- Proper grounding electrode system and bonding
- Neat conduit runs and a legible circuit directory
Sizing the service correctly the first time
Most Denver-area homes land on a 200-amp service today, but the right answer depends on square footage, heating type, kitchen loads, hot tubs, air conditioning, EV charging and whether solar or a battery is on the horizon. Undersizing saves a few hundred dollars now and costs thousands later.
We perform a code-based load calculation and walk you through what each option supports in plain language, including what you'd be able to add in five years without touching the panel again.
Our process
How an EPO new install job runs
- 01
Site visit and load calculation
We look at the existing service, meter, grounding and the space available, then calculate the load your project will demand.
- 02
Written scope and fixed quote
You get the panel size, breaker count, permit costs and timeline in writing before anything is scheduled.
- 03
Permit and utility coordination
We pull the permit with your jurisdiction and schedule any required utility disconnect or meter work.
- 04
Installation day
Most installs are a one-day job. Power is off only for the portion of the day the work requires, and we tell you that window in advance.
- 05
Inspection and walkthrough
We meet the inspector, close out the permit, then walk you through the panel, the directory and your warranty.
Pricing
What moves the price on this job
We quote after seeing the equipment, because these details change the number more than anything else.
- Panel amperage and breaker count
- Distance from the meter and conduit run length
- Whether a new service point or meter set is required
- Grounding electrode upgrades on older homes
- Jurisdiction permit and inspection fees
- Drywall, siding or trenching restoration
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FAQ
Common questions
How long does a new panel installation take?
Most residential installs are wrapped up in one stretch of work. Jobs that require trenching to a detached structure or a new utility service point take longer, and we scope that at the estimate.
Do I need a permit for a new panel?
Yes. Every Colorado jurisdiction we work in requires a permit and an inspection for new panel work. We pull it, and the cost is stated in your quote.
Will my power be off all day?
No. We stage the work so the outage window is as short as the job allows, usually four to six hours, and we tell you the window before we start.
Can you install a subpanel in a detached garage?
Yes. Detached structure feeds are routine work for us, including trenching, conduit, grounding at the structure and the subpanel itself.
How much does a new panel installation cost?
There is no honest phone number for this. The price moves with service size, meter and mast condition, grounding, and how far the panel sits from the service point. We look at the equipment, hand you a fixed written price, and it does not change later.
Do I need a new meter socket too?
Sometimes. If the existing socket is undersized, damaged or an older style the utility no longer accepts, it gets replaced as part of the job. We flag it at the estimate so it is priced in from the start.
Who schedules the Xcel disconnect?
We do. Coordinating the utility disconnect and reconnect is part of the job, and we book it around the install date so you are not making that call yourself.
What size panel should I install in a new build or addition?
Most new residential work lands on 200 amps with plenty of open breaker spaces. If a shop, hot tub, heat pump or EV charger is in the plan, we size for that now rather than making you pay twice.
What happens if the inspector fails something?
We meet the inspector, and if a correction is called out we handle it and get the permit closed. There is no extra charge for correcting our own work.
Can I finance a new panel installation?
Yes. Monthly payments are available through Hearth, our lending partner, and prequalifying uses a soft credit check. See the financing page for eligibility and terms.
Still deciding?
The fastest way to get a real answer for your home is to have a tech open the panel. The on-site estimate is free, and you leave with a written price for new install.
Want the long version first? Read 100 vs 200 Amp Service: What Your Home Actually Needs.
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