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200-Amp Panel Upgrade Cost in Maine (2026)

Typical price for a 1,800 sq ft home upgraded to a new 200-amp panel and meter base in Maine: about $4,174 installed. Use the free itemized estimate below to check contractor quotes.

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Panel & Materials
$1,841
200A panel, breakers, meter base & grounding
= Rows 3–7 below, materials only
Utility & Hookup
$361
Power company disconnect/reconnect & fittings
= Rows 1–2 below, installed price
Turnkey Installed Total
$4,174
Complete upgrade by a licensed electrician
= All rows below, installed price
A fair bid from a local builder in Maine should land between $3,840 and $4,591. Get 3 quotes, and if one is far outside this range, ask why.

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Itemized cost breakdown

#ItemQuantityMaterialsLaborInstalled
1Utility disconnect / reconnectPower company coordination & meter pull1$0$112$134
2Misc. fittings, connectors & labelingConnectors, knockout seals, anti-oxidant, labelsSummary fastener and parts allowance$161$28$227
3200A main breaker panel (40-space)Indoor load center with main breaker1 panel$424$337$913
4Breakers (AFCI/GFCI where required)20 circuits moved, code-required AFCI/GFCI20 breakers$686$281$1,160
5200A meter base & service entrance cableRingless meter base, 4/0 aluminum SE cable1 meter base + 30 ft$565$281$1,015
6Grounding & bondingDetails in the spec sheet🔒 Included in $19 spec sheet$141$112$304
7Panel labeling & circuit tracingDetails in the spec sheet🔒 Included in $19 spec sheet$25$84$131
8Permit & inspectionDetails in the spec sheet🔒 Included in $19 spec sheet$242$0$290
Turnkey total$2,244$1,235$4,174
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Common questions

How much does 200-amp panel upgrade cost in Maine?

For a 1,800 sq ft home upgraded to a new 200-amp panel and meter base, expect about $4,174 with a local pro in 2026. Fair quotes usually fall between $3,840 and $4,591.

Is this a free estimate template?

Yes. The breakdown on this page is free. The $19 Spec Pack puts these same line items in an editable Excel file and a PDF spec sheet you can hand to contractors, plus a permit checklist and a bid-comparison sheet.

How do I compare contractor quotes?

Ask each contractor to price the same scope, then compare their numbers line by line against this breakdown. A quote far below the range often leaves something out.

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