Panel Upgrades & Replacements · Kalispell, MT
Electrical Panel Upgrades in Kalispell MT — Honest Assessment, Clean Work
Your panel is the heart of your home's electrical system. When it's not keeping up — or when it's a safety concern — CMB Electric provides panel evaluations, upgrades, and replacements with clear pricing and no pressure to do more than you need.
Signs Your Panel May Need Attention
Warning signs
- Breakers that trip frequently or won't reset
- Flickering or dimming lights throughout the house
- Burning smell or warm panel cover
- Panel is 30+ years old
- Federal Pacific (Stab-Lok) or Zinsco brand panel
- Running out of breaker space for new circuits
- Adding major new loads — EV charger, hot tub, shop equipment
- Homeowner's insurance flagged the panel
what we do
Panel Evaluation — $150 (credited)
Site visit, load assessment, and written recommendation. The $150 evaluation fee is credited toward the upgrade when you move forward
Code Corrections
Corrections to wiring deficiencies, improper installations, and safety issues identified during the evaluation. Documented for insurance and inspection purposes.
Panel Replacement & Upgrade
Main panel replacements, service upgrades, breaker corrections, and panel reorganization. Permit and inspection coordination included.
Considering a Panel Upgrade? Ask Us About SPAN Panel.
If you're planning to add solar, battery storage, or EV charging in the next few years, a SPAN Panel may be a smarter investment than a traditional upgrade. It replaces your existing panel just like a standard upgrade — but adds circuit-level monitoring and control, native solar and battery integration, and smart EV charging management through the SPAN Home app.
CMB Electric is a SPAN Authorized Installer. We can evaluate both options and give you a straight recommendation for your specific situation.
What Does a Panel Upgrade Cost in Montana?
Panel upgrade costs in the Flathead Valley typically range from $2,500 to $5,000+ depending on the existing service size, the upgrade required (100A to 200A vs. service entrance replacement), permit fees, and whether the meter base needs work.An accurate quote requires a site visit. Our Panel Evaluation ($150) covers the assessment and a written estimate — and the $150 is credited toward the project when you move forward. We'll tell you exactly what the job involves and what it costs before any work starts.
Considering an EV Charger?
Ask us about the Stepwise Tap™ load management system first — it may eliminate the need for an upgrade and save you $3,000–$6,000. We'll tell you honestly which approach makes sense for your home.
Why Flathead Valley Homeowners Choose CMB Electric for Panel Work
Master Electrician on Every Job
Panel work is performed by or directly supervised by CMB Electric's licensed master electrician — not delegated to an apprentice on a job this important.
Permit & Inspection Handled
We pull the permit, coordinate the inspection, and don't consider the job complete until it passes. A permitted panel upgrade protects your insurance and future home sale.
Written Quote Before Work Starts
You get a written scope and price after the evaluation visit — before we schedule the upgrade. No surprise invoices when the job is done.
Familiar with Flathead County
We know the local permit office, the inspectors, and the utility coordination requirements for panel work in Flathead County. Projects move faster when your electrician has done this before.
Concerned About Your Panel? Start with an Evaluation.
Panel Evaluation — $150, credited toward the upgrade. We assess your system, explain what we find, and give you a written quote. No pressure, no guesswork.