Federal Pacific Panel Replacement, with Permits and Utility Handled

Federal Pacific Electric (FPE) Stab-Lok panels were installed in millions of homes from the 1950s to the 1980s. We replace them with modern panels sized for how you live today.

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How to tell

How to Spot a Federal Pacific Panel

FPE panels are easy to identify once you know what to look for.

“Federal Pacific Electric” or “FPE” on the panel door or label
“Stab-Lok” printed inside the panel
Breakers with red or orange tips
A home built from the 1950s to the 1980s
An inspector or insurer flagged it
Breakers that feel loose or pop out
Breakers that trip rarely, or never
A panel that’s warm or buzzing

How it works

From FPE Panel to New Panel

Inspect the Panel

We open the panel, check the breakers, bus and wiring, and confirm the brand and service size.

Options with Prices

A panel replacement, a full service upgrade, or both, each priced before any work starts.

Permits and Utility

We pull the permit, coordinate with your city and utility, and request the meter spot when it’s required.

Install and Inspection

We install the new panel, label every circuit, and walk you through it after the city inspection.

Why it matters

Why so Many Electricians Recommend Replacing FPE Panels

Federal Pacific Stab-Lok panels were common in homes built from the 1950s through the 1980s. Independent testing has found that some Stab-Lok breakers can fail to trip during an overload or short circuit, which is exactly what a breaker is supposed to do.

The breakers can also fit loosely in the panel, which can cause overheating at the connection.

Insurance and home sales bring it up. Home inspectors routinely flag FPE panels, and some insurers ask about them or decline to cover homes that have one.

Replacement is the reliable fix. We replace the panel, update breakers to modern standards, and handle the permit, utility coordination and inspection.