ELECTRICAL PANEL UPGRADES – LOUISVILLE, KY

Your Home Has Changed.
Has Your Electrical Panel Kept Up?

Durbin Electric installs panels backed by a five-year manufacturer warranty, layered under our own one-year labor guarantee.

  • A+ BBB ACCREDITED BUSINESS

  • LICENSED & INSURED IN KY

  • FAMILY-OWNED & RUN SINCE 2012

Sound Familiar?

Signs Your Electrical Panel Needs an Upgrade

Master Electrician Who Cares

“We treat every panel, every outlet, every wire like it’s protecting our own family.”

— Mike Durbin, Master Electrician & Owner

Our Panel Assessment Process

A Panel Upgrade Built Around Your Actual Load

Before we recommend a new panel, we find out exactly what your home needs to run safely — not just swap in a bigger box.

Calculate Your Real Load

We factor in what you’re running now and what’s coming — EV chargers, generators, additions — so the new panel is sized for your home, not a generic upgrade.

Identify Fuse & Capacity Risks

Fuse panels and undersized 100-amp systems get flagged for the specific safety and insurance issues they create, not treated as a routine swap.

Licensed Electrician Handles the Install

Panel work is high-stakes — every upgrade is installed and inspected by a licensed master electrician, not left to an apprentice.

Confirm the Fix Before We Leave

We test under load after install, so dimming lights and strained circuits are actually resolved, not just relocated to a bigger panel.

Two Panels Worth Replacing on Sight

Federal Pacific (FPE) Panel

Federal Pacific panels were installed in millions of homes decades ago, but their breakers are known to fail to trip during an overload or short — which can let wiring overheat and create a fire risk. Replacing one isn’t about age, it’s about removing equipment with a documented safety failure. Many insurers now refuse to cover homes with FPE panels, or require replacement first.

Zinsco Panel

Zinsco panels have the same core problem: breakers that overheat, fail to trip, or fuse directly to the panel’s bus bar — so a breaker can look fine while providing no real protection. As with FPE, this isn’t a question of wear and age. It’s outdated equipment with a known failure pattern, and many insurers treat it the same way — limiting coverage or requiring replacement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers Before You Call

Cost depends on your panel’s amperage, your home’s wiring, and any code updates needed. We provide a fixed price before any work begins, so there are no surprises on the invoice.

Most residential panel upgrades are completed in a single day. Larger or more complex jobs may take longer, which we’ll walk you through during your estimate.

Yes, power is shut off for part of the day while the new panel is installed. We’ll let you know the expected window in advance so you can plan around it.

Yes, panel upgrades require a permit and inspection in Louisville and the surrounding counties. We handle the permitting process for you.

What To Expect

A Simple, Clear Process – From Start To Finish

Why Choose Durbin Electric

A Family-Run Team You Can Depend On

We’ve built our reputation on doing things right, even the little things – from picking up the phone to wearing shoe covers on the job site.

  • Licensed Master Electrician personally involved
    in every job
  • A real, local person is available to talk with you, 24/7

  • 1-Year Labor Warranty on Everything We Do

Need It Fixed Right Now?

Call us, day or night, and talk to a real person.

Planning A Bigger Project?

Tell us a bit about what you need – no pressure, no commitment.

Word on the Street

What Louisville Really Thinks About Us

Durbin Electric LLC
5.0
Based on 185 reviews
Meg G
19:46 12 Oct 26
Very kind, quick, and clean service! Trey and the whole team at Durbin were wonderful to work... with! Thank you all!read more
Carrie Foster
15:59 12 Oct 26
We have gone months without using our garage doors. The installer said there wasn't adequate... power coming out to the garage. We had a friend recommended someone who immediately quoted 6K to run new lines. When Durbin came Trey and Carson really looked around to figure out what was going on. They found a simple solution with out current connection and were done in less than an hour, for 250 bucks.I cannot tell you how pleased we were with these guys. They were honest and thorough. That's hard to come by these days... they restored our faith in humanity!read more
betty hester
16:53 10 Oct 26
Very professional, on time, completed the job quickly. Will call them again if needed.
Michael Short
17:37 07 Oct 26
Durbin Electric did an excellent job running a new, subsurface electric cable from transformer... to house. The old line had been buried under a small creek, which had uncovered the line and resulted in a line break. Mike and Eric (trenching service) came up with a plan that avoided cutting trees around the creek, which made the job simpler. While the job required removing part of the driveway to access the meter connection, Eric did a very nice job removing the old concrete and laying new. Would definitely use Durbin electric for any electrical job in the future. Nice work, nice guys!!read more
Tim Foor
20:57 05 Oct 26
Durbin Electric will be my go to company for all my electrical needs. The electricians were... professional and very knowledgeable. They did the job on time and within budget.read more
Phil Copeland
17:51 02 Oct 26
Inspected wiring to water heater. Thorough work. Used shoe covers when coming in. Well... mannered, professional.read more
Susan Martin
17:41 02 Oct 26
Pleasant, respectful technicians. They were thorough troubleshooting the issue. Would... recommend and use again.read more
Mark Stocker
19:21 29 Sep 26
Trey was great! He got here quickly and was thorough and help me find out what the issue was.
Nate B
17:44 24 Sep 26
Everyone I talked to was very kind, and the electrician, Jack, was very kind and... understanding. He knew exactly what to do and had a good attitude about his work. The job was relatively straightforward and he went in and got it done quickly so I only paid the minimum service fee. I would recommend Durbin if you need an electrician without crazy wait times.read more
Bobbie Rouben
22:46 23 Sep 26
Prompt polite. Exceptional service. Absolutely my favorite Electrician. Durbin Electric 2... thumbs up !!read more
Mary Hannah Snider
18:22 21 Sep 26
This is the second time we've used Durbin Electric in the span of about two weeks. Jobs we've... been needing fixed for ages have gotten done quickly and cleanly! A good company/crew of workers can be difficult to find, so we plan on sticking with Durbin Electric for the foreseeable future.Today they installed a new bathroom vent/fan. Works well and looks great.read more
Deno Baltas
20:52 16 Sep 26
Installation of new house electrical panel to replace original and dangerous... panel.Technicians arrived on time, performed all electrical work promptly, cleaned up all debris. Communication was concise and helpful. Would highly recommend this work team and Durbin Electric for whatever your electrical needs may be. Thank you for a good experience.read more
Kevin Mumphrey
20:30 15 Sep 26
Great service. Highly recommend!
Stephanie Sarasohn
20:27 31 Aug 26
On time, professional, personable and completed everything quickly.
Jennifer
13:08 29 Aug 26
Technician was able to show up the same day. Very professional and knowledgable. Highly... recommend.read more
Randy Adams
18:46 26 Aug 26
The electricians were very professional and friendly. I will use Durbin the next time I need... to.read more
Amy Cranfill
14:26 20 Aug 26
They were prompt and did the job perfectly and quickly.
Andrew Tuller
17:15 19 Aug 26
Durbin electric showed up on time, was quick, friendly, and overall did a great job. Would... recommend!read more
Bruce McDaniel
01:06 19 Aug 26
Durbin Electric did a great job adding a subpanel to our completely full main panel. They also... installed outdoor outlets for our deck music system, patio TV and two eave outlets for security cameras. (The eave outlets required running wiring all the way from the basement into the attic.) They also added a floor outlet in the living room to eliminate an extension cord running across the floor to our couch. This was done over the finished part of the basement with no drywall work required at all!Very neat installation with minimal disruption in the house. I highly recommend them!read more
Spencer Hoffman
14:39 12 Aug 26
Service was excellent. Communication on point. We just bought our house and wanted the... electrical system looked over. Gave us peace of mind, very thorough.read more
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Our Service Area

Proudly Serving Louisville & Surrounding Communities

  • Jefferson County

  • Shelby County

  • Spencer County

  • Oldham County

  • Bullitt County

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