Why Upgrade Your Electrical Panel?
Most homes built before 2000 in the Brick and Toms River area were built with 100-amp service — that was plenty for the time. But today, between central air, EV chargers, hot tubs, home offices, and modern kitchens, 100 amps just doesn’t cut it anymore.
An outdated panel isn’t just inconvenient — it’s a safety hazard. Overloaded panels are a leading cause of residential electrical fires. If your breakers trip frequently, or if you’re planning any major electrical addition, a panel upgrade isn’t optional — it’s essential.
What a DTM Panel Upgrade Includes
- Full assessment of your current electrical system and load requirements
- 200-amp panel installation with modern, safe circuit breakers
- Meter base upgrade (when required by JCP&L)
- Full labeling of every circuit for easy identification
- Municipal inspection coordination — we handle the permits and scheduling
- Clean, professional installation with no drywall damage
The DTM Difference
When Drew shows up to your home, he’s not looking to upsell you on unnecessary work. He’ll assess exactly what you need, give you a straight price, and do the job himself — start to finish. No subcontractors, no surprises on the invoice.
“Drew upgraded our panel and it was the smoothest home improvement project we’ve ever done. On time, on budget, and he even cleaned up after himself.” — Homeowner, Brick NJ
Common Signs You Need a Panel Upgrade
- Breakers trip frequently under normal use
- You’re adding an EV charger, hot tub, or generator
- Your panel still uses fuses instead of breakers
- Flickering or dimming lights when appliances run
- Your insurance company is requiring an upgrade
- You still have a Federal Pacific or Zinsco panel (known fire hazards)
Service Areas for Panel Upgrades
DTM Electric performs panel upgrades throughout Ocean County and Monmouth County, including Brick, Toms River, Point Pleasant, Jackson, Howell, Lakewood, Wall Township, and Manasquan.
Ready to upgrade? Call Drew directly at (908) 910-6999 for a free assessment.