Electrical Panel Upgrades in Atwater Village
Power more of what you love in Atwater Village—from EV charging in your detached garage to reliable AC during hot valley summers—with a safe, right-sized electrical panel. Our team upgrades undersized, outdated panels in classic Craftsman and Spanish Colonial homes near the Glendale-Hyperion Bridge, the LA River bike path, and along Glendale Boulevard. Expect clean workmanship, code-compliant installations, and minimal downtime. Shaffer Construction, Inc. delivers fast, local service, clear pricing, and coordination with LADBS and LADWP so your upgrade is smooth from start to finish.
Our Work
Benefits
Future-Ready Electrical Solutions
We design upgrades to handle today’s loads and tomorrow’s additions. That means 200–400 amp service equipment, load centers with copper bus bars, whole-home surge protection, and spare capacity for EV chargers, heat pumps, and ADUs. Where appropriate, we specify smart-ready panels (e.g., Leviton or Eaton energy management) and leave dedicated spaces and conduits for future solar or battery storage. Clear labeling and scalable layouts make future projects fast and inexpensive.
Permitting and Local Compliance
Our team manages LADBS permits, inspections, and LADWP meter release so you don’t have to. We complete load calculations per CEC Article 220, size service equipment per Article 230, and install grounding/bonding per Article 250. We verify working clearances, mast heights, and labeling to Los Angeles amendments. After testing, we meet the inspector onsite to secure your green tag and coordinate re-energization with LADWP.
Expert Craftsmanship You Can Trust
We use high-quality, UL-listed equipment from brands like Square D QO, Eaton, Siemens, and Milbank. Outdoor panels are NEMA 3R, properly flashed and sealed for stucco. Conductors are THHN/THWN-2, terminations are torqued to spec with a documented log, and aluminum terminations receive anti-oxidant. Grounding includes UFER (where present), driven rods if required, and bonding to water and gas lines with listed clamps. We build clean, labeled, dependable systems that last.
Tailored Panel Upgrade Planning
Every Atwater Village home is different. We walk through your appliances, HVAC, EV plans, ADU loads, and solar/battery goals. Then we produce a one-line diagram, panel schedule, and load calculation to right-size the service without overspending. We also evaluate panel placement to protect the home’s curb appeal, recommend neat conduit routing to detached garages, and plan upgrades that minimize time without power.
What We Offer
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a 200A or 400A panel for my Atwater Village home?+
Most households are well served by 200A, especially if adding one EV charger and central AC. Consider 320/400A if you’re planning multiple EV chargers, a larger ADU, electric heat pumps, and future solar+battery. We’ll run a CEC Article 220 load calc and size it precisely.
How long will my power be off during the upgrade?+
Typical outages are 4–8 hours during the main installation. Overall project duration is 2–4 weeks including permitting and LADWP scheduling, but onsite work is usually 1–2 days. We coordinate the meter pull and reconnection to minimize disruption and keep essentials running as long as possible.
Will I need to upgrade grounding and bonding too?+
Yes. Older Atwater Village homes often lack proper grounding. We add or verify the UFER (if present), drive ground rods when required, and bond water and gas piping to meet CEC Article 250. This is critical for safety, surge protection, and passing LADBS inspection.
Can you relocate my panel away from the front façade?+
Often, yes. Relocation depends on clearance, working space, and LADWP access. We’ll propose locations that preserve curb appeal—like side yards or near garages—while meeting code. We handle stucco penetrations cleanly and provide patch-ready finishes for a seamless look.
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Contact us today for a free consultation and quote on your electrical project!
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