How much to upgrade from 100amp to 200amp service?

[madhater52]

Originally Posted by K'ledgeBldr

There's more too it than that. I believe the service cable comes into play along with ground rod(s), and probably a few other things that aren't bouncing off the noggin at the moment!

Hopefully, "southgeorgia" will be around and can clarify.

Arrrg. I was affraid of that. Was thinking they would have to run another line to the house with a secound meter then tie in to box.

Thanks Jim

[electrician1978]

Originally Posted by JamesAnd

I need to upgrade my service to my house as well as install new 200A panel in my house and a new 100A panel in my work shed. Today I had an Electrician come by and give me a quote. I was shocked by the numbers he gave me

Upgrade existing 100A split bus to 200A Main Breaker Panel with new meter and upgraded grounding per code $4746

Install New 100A underground circuit with new panel in work shop with ground rods $2413

Install new 30A 240v circuit and Install 5 new 20A 120v circuits $956

This comes to a total of $8115. I was guessing maybe $4000-$5000. Does anyone else think that this sounds incredibly high.

If you have had similar work done what did it cost you?

Way to many variables to know if that's a fair price.

Such as is the main service a simple back to back in se cable or is it in pipe? Is it a through the roof mast service?

How much trenching is involved? Cutting up driveway?

He also may be quoting copper service conductors over aluminum.