Shorewood's historic homes are beloved for their architecture — but the electrical systems inside many of them are a different story. Homes in Shorewood range from 1910s and 1920s bungalows to post-war construction, and electrical panels from across these eras often need professional attention. Burkhardt Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric provides complete panel upgrades for Shorewood homeowners, handling every detail from permits to final inspection.
Federal Pacific Stab-Lok and Zinsco (Sylvania) panels were common in Wisconsin from the 1950s through the 1970s and are documented fire hazards. Many Shorewood homes built during that era may still contain these panels. Burkhardt's licensed electricians replace them completely with safe, modern equipment — typically Square D, Eaton, or Siemens panels that meet current Wisconsin electrical code.
Shorewood's compact lots and older structures mean our electricians work thoughtfully in finished spaces, navigating plaster walls and historic details with care. We minimize disruption and clean up completely after every panel upgrade.
For Shorewood homeowners adding EV chargers, updating older circuits to AFCI and GFCI protection, or connecting a whole-home generator, a panel upgrade creates the foundation for all of these projects and is often the most logical first step.
GreenSky financing is available. Call Burkhardt at 414-206-3049 to schedule your Shorewood panel upgrade.
**FAQs**
**Q: Our Shorewood home has a 100-amp Federal Pacific panel. What does a full replacement cost roughly?** A: Panel upgrades vary based on scope, but a typical 100-to-200-amp upgrade including panel replacement in a Shorewood home falls within a range we can quote accurately after a brief on-site assessment. Call us for a consultation.
**Q: Will We Energies need to turn off our service during the Shorewood panel upgrade?** A: Yes. We coordinate a scheduled service interruption with We Energies as part of the project. We'll give you the confirmed time window in advance so you can plan for the outage.
EV Charger Installation
As electric vehicles become more common across Southeastern Wisconsin, many homeowners need a Level 2 EV charger installed in their garage. This typically requires a dedicated 240-volt, 50-amp circuit from your electrical panel — and in older homes, a panel upgrade to handle the additional load. Our licensed electricians handle the complete installation: panel assessment, circuit addition, charger mounting, and final inspection. We install all major EV charger brands including ChargePoint, Tesla Wall Connector, JuiceBox, and Grizzl-E.
Our Shorewood home has a 100-amp Federal Pacific panel. What does a full replacement cost roughly?
Panel upgrades vary based on scope, but a typical 100-to-200-amp upgrade including panel replacement in a Shorewood home falls within a range we can quote accurately after a brief on-site assessment. Call us for a consultation.
Will We Energies need to turn off our service during the Shorewood panel upgrade?
Yes. We coordinate a scheduled service interruption with We Energies as part of the project. We'll give you the confirmed time window in advance so you can plan for the outage.
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