What’s This Going to Cost?

According to Today’s Homeowner magazine, the national average cost for upgrading an electrical service to a three-wire, grounded, 200-amp service is $2,264. For a little over $2,000, you get a safe, updated system and maybe a break on your insurance. If an electrician does the job, it will be done quickly and will be up to code. The electrician is responsible for meeting the code requirements. You’ll have some clout because you won’t (or shouldn’t) be paying the final bill until the system has been inspected and passed by your local building department.
This chapter pointed out at least the major steps and considerations you’ll face when upgrading your electrical service. This is well worth contracting out to an electrician, and I recommend that you do so, even if your local code allows you to install it yourself.