Residential Electrical Panel Installation in Albany, OR
Hub City Electric installs electrical panels in Albany, OR for new construction and additions. Licensed CCB#247871. Call (541) 220-0295 for a free quote.
New Panel Installation, Done to Code
Every wire in your home eventually leads back to the panel, so when you are building new, adding a unit, or powering a shop, that is where the electrical work begins. A panel installation is different from a replacement, here we are putting in a panel where there was not one before, sized for the loads it will carry and the plans you have for the space. We install main panels, subpanels, and service entrance equipment throughout the Albany area.
The most common new-panel jobs we see are new homes, accessory dwelling units, and detached shops or garages. An ADU needs its own properly fed panel. A shop with a welder, a compressor, and a couple of big tools needs a subpanel sized for real equipment, not an afterthought circuit run off the house. We figure out the loads, run the right feeder, and set a panel with room to grow instead of one that is full the day it goes in.
Sizing is the decision that matters most, and it is worth slowing down for. A panel that is exactly big enough today is too small in two years the moment you add anything. We run a load calculation based on what the space actually runs, then leave headroom so you are not paying us to come back and upgrade. Every panel we install is permitted and inspected, and for service entrance work we coordinate directly with the utility so you do not have to.
Main Panel Installation
Install a new 200A or 400A main service panel for new construction.
Subpanel Installation
Add a subpanel for garages, ADUs, shops, or additions.
Service Entrance Installation
Meter base and service entrance wiring coordination with the utility.
Load Calculation
Determine the right panel size based on your home’s current and future needs.
Permit & Inspection
We pull the permit and coordinate inspections with the AHJ.
The Residential Electrical Panel Installation Process
Run the load calculation
We size the panel to the real loads of the home, ADU, or shop, with headroom to grow, and tell you what it’ll cost.
Pull the permit and coordinate the utility
We file the electrical permit and, for service entrance work, line up the utility connection.
Set the panel and land the feeders
We mount the panel, run the feeder or service entrance, and land every circuit with clean, labeled terminations.
Inspect and energize
We meet the inspector, get the panel approved, and bring it online with everything verified.
What to Know Before You Start
Main panel versus subpanel comes up on almost every install, so it is worth knowing the difference. The main panel takes power from the utility and distributes it through the home. A subpanel is fed from the main and serves a specific area, a garage, a shop, an ADU, an addition. Subpanels are the clean way to power detached or added spaces without overloading the main, and a properly sized one means the shop gets the capacity it needs without compromise.
Service entrance work, the meter base and the connection to the utility, has to be coordinated with the power company, and we handle that scheduling so the panel goes live on time. In Oregon every new panel needs a permit and an inspection, no exceptions. The cost drivers are the panel and service size, the distance a subpanel sits from the main, and whether service entrance and metering equipment are part of the job. We lay all of that out before we start so the quote matches the invoice.
Licensed Oregon electrician (CCB#247871) covering Albany and a 70-mile radius across the Willamette Valley. Call (541) 220-0295 for a free quote with a clear price up front.
Veterans get 5% off. Mention it when you reach out.
Why Albany Calls Us for This Work
Sized with room to grow
We leave real headroom so the panel is not full the day it goes in. You add a tool or a circuit later without calling us back.
Shops and ADUs done right
A detached shop or accessory unit gets its own properly fed subpanel, sized for actual equipment, not a stretched-thin afterthought.
We handle the utility
Service entrance and meter coordination with the power company is on us. You do not chase the utility yourself.
Permitted and inspected
Every panel we set is on the record with the right permit and a passed inspection, so it is clean for resale and insurance.
Licensed Electrician for Albany, OR
Hub City Electric LLC is licensed in Oregon (CCB#247871) and carries full insurance. Brandon founded the company in 2023 and brings 11 years of electrical experience. Every job is handled by our own crew. No subcontractors, no shortcuts.
Common Questions
What size panel do I need for a new home?
A 200-amp service is standard for most new homes. If you plan on electric HVAC, an EV charger, a hot tub, or a large shop, consider 400-amp. We’ll run a load calculation to give you the right number.
What’s the difference between a main panel and a subpanel?
The main panel receives power from the utility and distributes it through your home. A subpanel is a secondary distribution panel fed from the main, used for garages, shops, ADUs, or additions.
Do I need to coordinate with the utility for a new panel?
Yes, for service entrance work. We handle that coordination on your behalf and schedule the utility connection after the panel is installed and inspected.
How long does a new panel installation take?
A new main panel installation typically takes 4-6 hours. A subpanel can often be done in 2-4 hours depending on the distance from the main panel.
Do veterans get a discount?
Yes, 5% off.
What areas do you serve?
Albany and a 70-mile radius, including Lebanon, Corvallis, Salem, Sweet Home, and more.
Ready to Get Started?
Call or message us for a free quote. We pick up fast and give you a straight answer.