Adding outlets, upgrading a panel, replacing a meter can, or rewiring a room — Florida-licensed electricians who pull the Miami-Dade permit and stay through inspection.
The most common request we get. If your room has two outlets and you need six, that's a new branch circuit — not a splice off the nearest box. We run the circuit from the panel, fish the wall where possible to avoid drywall damage, and install to current code. Miami-Dade requires GFCI protection in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, laundry areas, and anywhere within 6 feet of a water source, plus AFCI protection on most living-area circuits. Expect roughly $150–$350 per outlet for a standard add, more if the run is long or the wall is block (common in Miami homes built before 1980).
Panel and meter installation
Two different jobs that usually happen together. The meter can is FPL's connection point; the panel is yours. If your panel is a recalled Federal Pacific or Zinsco — still common in Miami homes from the 60s and 70s — insurers increasingly refuse to write policies on it, which is why most of our panel work starts with an insurance letter rather than a failure. A 100A to 200A upgrade in Miami-Dade runs roughly $2,500–$5,000 including panel, breakers, labor, permit, and FPL coordination. Budget 1–2 weeks of lead time: FPL has to schedule the meter pull and reconnect, and that queue is outside anyone's control.
Electrical service upgrades — when you actually need one
Not every home needs 200A. You need the upgrade if you're adding a major load (EV charger, pool heater, second AC handler, tankless water heater), if your panel is full with no room for a double-pole breaker, or if the panel is one of the recalled brands. You probably don't need it just because the house is old — a 1970s 150A panel in good condition with spare slots may serve a two-person household fine for another decade. We do a load calculation before quoting so you're not paying for capacity you'll never draw.
Wiring, switches and lighting
Rewiring a room, replacing cloth or aluminum branch wiring, adding three-way and smart switches, recessed and pendant lighting, ceiling fan boxes rated for the load, and generator transfer switches. Aluminum branch wiring deserves a note: homes built in Miami between roughly 1965 and 1973 often have it, it's a known fire risk at the connections, and the fix is usually pigtailing with approved connectors rather than a full rewire. We'll tell you which one your house needs after we open two or three boxes.
Storm-zone specifics most quotes leave out
Miami-Dade is a High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, and that changes the hardware. Exterior disconnects, meter cans, and any outdoor-mounted equipment have to meet HVHZ attachment standards — not just NEC. Surge protection at the panel matters more here than in most of the country because of lightning density: Florida leads the US in strikes per square mile, and a whole-home surge device costs a fraction of one replaced AC control board. We install to HVHZ spec as standard, not as an upsell line item.
What's included
Florida-licensed electricians — license number provided up front
Miami-Dade permit pulled in your name, billed at cost with no markup
Load calculation before any panel or service upgrade quote
FPL coordination for meter work, including scheduling
GFCI and AFCI protection to current code
HVHZ-compliant mounting for all exterior equipment
Inspection coordination — we stay on-site through sign-off
1-year workmanship warranty, written and transferable
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for an electrical panel upgrade?+
Yes — Miami-Dade requires an electrical permit and inspection for panel upgrades, service changes, and any new branch circuit. We pull the permit in your name and stay on-site through final inspection. Permit and inspection fees for panel work typically run $200–$400 and are billed at cost, with no markup on our side.
How much does it cost to add outlets to a room in Miami?+
Roughly $150–$350 per outlet for a standard add on an interior drywall wall, including the outlet, code-required GFCI or AFCI protection, and labor. The number goes up when the run is long, when the wall is concrete block (common in Miami homes built before 1980, since fishing block requires surface conduit or channeling), or when the circuit is full and a new one has to be run from the panel. We quote per job after seeing the space, not per outlet over the phone.
What does a 200 amp panel upgrade cost in Miami-Dade?+
A 100A to 200A upgrade typically runs $2,500–$5,000 in Miami-Dade, including the panel, breakers, labor, the permit, and FPL coordination. The spread depends on whether the meter can and service entrance also need replacing, whether the home has to meet HVHZ requirements, and whether the existing grounding meets current code. We give a fixed written quote after a load calculation and a look at your service entrance.
Why does my insurer care about my electrical panel?+
Federal Pacific Stab-Lok and Zinsco panels — both common in Miami homes built in the 1960s and 70s — have documented failure rates where breakers do not trip under fault. Many Florida carriers now decline to write or renew policies on homes that still have them, and a four-point inspection will flag it. If you got a letter from your insurer, bring it to the assessment; it usually specifies exactly what they need to see.
How long does the FPL meter coordination take?+
Plan on 1–2 weeks between permit approval and the meter swap. FPL schedules the disconnect and reconnect on their own calendar, and that queue is outside our control. The actual panel work is a single day once they're on site. We handle all the paperwork and scheduling — you don't call FPL.
Do you install EV charger circuits?+
Yes, and it is our most common electrical job. If your panel can carry the load we run a dedicated 240V circuit; if it can't, the panel upgrade and the charger install happen together with one permit and one crew. See our EV charger installation page for the full breakdown, including current Miami-Dade permit costs and the FPL EVolution Home alternative.
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