Electrical Panel Upgrade (100A → 200A)

This proposal covers an electrical service upgrade at {{client_address}} from {{existing_service}} to 200A service with a new {{new_panel_brand}}.

Utility coordination

• Schedule {{utility_company}} service disconnect and reconnect

• Obtain permit from the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

• Coordinate inspections

Removal & prep

• Verify full de-energization (lockout/tagout) before work begins

• Remove existing meter base, main panel, and all conductors

• Protect interior finish with drop cloths during work

New service install

• Install new Code-compliant service mast (overhead) or trench and install new service conduit (underground)

• Install new meter base approved by {{utility_company}}

• Install new 200A main breaker panel with copper bus and labeled circuits

• Reconnect all existing branch circuits to new panel with properly sized breakers

• Install new grounding electrode system (ground rods per NEC 250.52; bond to water pipe and structural steel where applicable)

• Install new neutral-ground bond at service entrance

• Install Type 2 surge protective device (SPD) per 2023 NEC 230.67

• Arc-fault and ground-fault protection for required circuits per current code

Testing & inspection

• Megger-test main feeder

• Verify polarity and grounding on all branch circuits

• Schedule AHJ rough and final inspection

• Coordinate {{utility_company}} reconnect (typically same day; power-off window 4–8 hours)

Closeout

• Label all circuits in new panel directory

• Provide {{client_name}} with panel schedule and inspection pass certificate

Estimated duration: 1 working day from utility disconnect to reconnect, plus 1–3 business days for permit and inspection scheduling.

Day-of timeline:

• **7:00–8:00 AM:** Utility disconnects service

• **8:00 AM–2:00 PM:** Remove old panel/meter base, install new service, reconnect branch circuits

• **2:00–4:00 PM:** AHJ inspection (same-day turnaround in most jurisdictions)

• **4:00–5:00 PM:** Utility reconnects service, homeowner walkthrough

Start date: {{start_date}}. {{client_name}} should plan for power-off during the middle of the day; refrigerator and freezer contents are safe if doors remain closed for the 6–8 hour window.

Total contract price: {{total}}

• **Deposit: {{deposit}}** — at signing

• **Balance: remainder** — at inspection pass and utility reconnect

Balance due same-day at inspection pass. If the AHJ requires re-inspection for any reason caused by {{contractor_name}}'s workmanship, {{contractor_name}} schedules and pays for the re-inspection at no additional cost.

Invoices are due upon receipt. Payments more than ten (10) calendar days past due accrue a service charge of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month on the unpaid balance, or the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is less. {{contractor_name}} reserves the right to stop work and preserve lien rights if any progress payment is not received within five (5) business days of the due date. All retained mechanic's lien, stop notice, and bond rights under applicable state law are preserved.

The following items are specifically NOT included in the contract price and are the responsibility of {{client_name}} unless added by written Change Order:

• Permits, plan-review fees, and jurisdictional inspection fees unless explicitly itemized above

• Repair or remediation of pre-existing code violations discovered during the work

• Asbestos, lead paint, mold, or other hazardous material abatement

• Structural engineering, architectural drawings, or third-party design services

• Finish selections, fixtures, or appliances not listed in the itemized scope

• Work on concealed systems (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, framing) beyond the points of connection identified

• Landscaping restoration beyond returning disturbed areas to rough grade

• Post-completion cleaning beyond construction broom-clean

• Sub-panel installation (priced separately if home has a sub-panel or detached structure)

• EV charger circuit, generator transfer switch, or whole-home surge protection (beyond basic Type 2 SPD) unless itemized

• Service relocation (moving panel from garage to exterior or vice versa)

• Repair of existing wiring discovered to be out-of-code during upgrade (evaluated case-by-case)

• Drywall repair beyond minor patch at panel penetration

• {{utility_company}} service reconnection fee if charged separately

This proposal is based on the following assumptions. If any assumption is incorrect, the contract price and schedule are subject to adjustment by Change Order:

• Site access is available during normal working hours (7am–5pm, Monday–Saturday)

• Adequate parking is available within 100 feet of the work area

• Electrical power and potable water are available on-site at no cost to contractor

• Existing structural elements, waste lines, water supply, and electrical service are in serviceable condition unless noted

• {{client_name}} will remove personal property, artwork, and valuables from the work area prior to start

• Work is based on a single mobilization; re-mobilization required due to delays outside contractor's control will be billed at current rates

• Existing service conductors from utility to weatherhead are in serviceable condition (overhead); underground services assume existing conduit is usable

• Existing branch circuit wiring is acceptable to reconnect to new panel (pre-existing code issues in branch wiring are addressed separately)

• Structural framing supports new panel mounting (reinforcement priced separately if needed)

Any modification to the scope, specifications, materials, or schedule set forth in this agreement must be authorized in writing as a Change Order signed by both parties before the work is performed. Each Change Order will describe the modified scope, any adjustment to the contract price, and any impact on the schedule. Verbal instructions do not modify this agreement. Additional time and cost associated with unforeseen conditions — including but not limited to concealed rot, asbestos, mold, faulty prior installation, unmarked utilities, or code-required upgrades triggered by the work — will be documented as a Change Order and billed at the rates stated in this proposal or at {{contractor_name}}'s then-current published labor rates, whichever is in effect at the time the condition is discovered.

{{contractor_name}} warrants the workmanship of the installed work for a period of one (1) year from the date of substantial completion. Manufacturer warranties on materials and equipment pass through to {{client_name}} as provided by the manufacturer and are the exclusive source of any material warranty. This warranty does not cover normal wear, abuse, neglect, acts of God, subsequent work performed by others, damage from settlement or movement of the building, or modifications to the installed work performed without written consent. To make a warranty claim, {{client_name}} must notify {{contractor_name}} in writing within thirty (30) days of discovering the alleged defect and allow reasonable access to inspect and repair.

This proposal is valid for 30 days from the proposal date ({{proposal_date}}). Pricing is subject to change after that date due to material market fluctuations and scheduling availability. Acceptance requires signature below and receipt of the deposit amount stated in Payment Terms. Upon acceptance, this proposal, together with any attached specifications and subsequent written Change Orders, constitutes the complete agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior oral or written discussions.

**{{contractor_name}}** — License {{contractor_license}}

By: ________________________ Date: ______________

Print Name: ________________________

**{{client_name}}** — Owner / Authorized Representative

By: ________________________ Date: ______________

Print Name: ________________________

Property Address: {{client_address}}