Electrical panel upgrades for Lakeway homes, old and new.
From 1970s–1980s homes near Lakeway Airpark and Live Oak Golf Course outgrowing 125A–150A breaker boxes to multi-HVAC hillside estates in Rough Hollow, Serene Hills, and Flintrock Falls adding pools, EVs, and battery backup, we handle City of Lakeway permits, PEC or Austin Energy meter coordination, and back every panel upgrade with a 10-year workmanship warranty.
Built for Lakeway’s split utility territory and Lake Travis weather
Lakeway is unique in Central Texas because streets east toward RM-620 often sit in Austin Energy territory while Rough Hollow, Serene Hills, and western 78734 subdivisions are served by Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC). Each utility enforces its own 200A–320A/400A meter-base hardware list, underground lateral clearance rules, and disconnect workflow — and the City of Lakeway Building & Development Services requires a municipal electrical permit and final inspection before closeout. Our office handles all three so you never sit on hold with a utility.
Retiring aging Old Lakeway panels — and unlocking capacity without 400A limestone trenching
In established Old Lakeway, Live Oak, and The Hills residences, sun-baked exterior panels and corroded aluminum busbars struggle under modern heat pumps, induction kitchens, and pool subpanels. We replace tired breaker boxes with copper-bus Square D QO or Eaton 200A/225A systems, dual copper-clad grounding electrodes, and Type 2 whole-home surge protection against Lake Travis lightning storms. And in newer Rough Hollow or Serene Hills homes where a 200A panel is already crowded, we also install Certified SPAN Smart Panels that dynamically manage EV and pool loads — saving tens of thousands of dollars in limestone utility trenching.
30-Second Austin Capacity & Rebate Check
Can your current panel handle an EV charger, generator, or upgrade?
Select your electric utility, current breaker panel size, and what you’re adding to see the typical NEC code-compliant path, 2026 Greater Austin investment range, and utility permit or rebate rules.
Recommended NEC Path
Direct 60A Hardwired EV Circuit (Load Calc Verified)
Most modern 200-amp panels can support a dedicated 60A hardwired Level 2 charger directly. If all-electric HVAC, double ovens, or a pool push your NEC Article 220 load calculation near 80%, dynamic EV power management lets you charge at full speed without upgrading to 400A service.
Typical 2026 Austin Range$889 – $2,400 Varies by conduit distance & wall routing (up to $4,400 for 100–200 ft detached runs)
Utility & Rebate NotesAustin Energy Permit & EV Rebate Ready Eligible for Austin Energy Plug-In Austin Level 2 rebate when permitted and installed by a licensed TECL contractor. We provide all required invoice & permit paperwork.
Ballpark planning ranges only — every home receives an in-person NEC load calculation by a licensed DC Electric electrician and an exact written flat-rate price before any work begins.
Real Project Proof · Lakeway & Lake Travis (78734)
High-capacity panel upgrades, SPAN smart load control & EV charging in Lakeway.
225A copper-bus panel upgrade with whole-home surge protection · DC Electric.
Permitted across City of Lakeway, Austin Energy & PEC service territories
Across Lakeway — from hillside homes in Rough Hollow, Serene Hills, and Flintrock Falls to 1980s residences near Live Oak and The Hills — multi-zone AC, pool equipment, and dual EV chargers push standard panels to their limit. Our licensed electricians perform a full NEC load calculation, handle City of Lakeway permits, and coordinate directly with PEC or Austin Energy.
Whether your home needs a clean 200A/225A panel replacement, a SPAN Smart Panel to avoid a costly 400A trenching upgrade, or a hardwired Tesla/Universal Wall Connector, you get an exact written price up front and a 10-year panel workmanship warranty.
Anonymized completed job records synced from our ServiceTitan dispatch log
(429+ Greater Austin residential projects completed over the last 6 months, including 5 in Lakeway).
Customer names and street addresses are omitted for homeowner privacy.
5 Local JobsVerified · TECL #38552
EV Charger InstallAustin · 78734 · Oct 2026
Extended-Run Level 2 EV Charger (240V Metal Conduit)
Whole-Home Surge Protection
SPAN Smart PanelAustin · 78734 · Sep 2026
Certified SPAN Smart Panel & Circuit Control Installation
Whole-Home Surge Protection
NEC Grounding & Bonding
EV Charger InstallAustin · 78734 · Sep 2026
Extended-Run Level 2 EV Charger (240V Metal Conduit)
Flat-rate written pricing · Warrantied workmanship
Flat-rate written pricing · Warrantied workmanship
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In Our Neighbors’ Words · Lakeway & Greater Austin
Why 496 Austin-area homeowners rate DC Electric 5.0 stars.
Being invited into your home is a privilege we never take for granted. Every story below comes straight from a Greater Austin homeowner we’ve served — with the work we did and the DC Electric crew who showed up.
5.0 ★ · 496 Verified Google Reviews
⚡ 200A Panel Replacement & Austin Energy Permit · Austin, TX
“The DC Electric team was phenomenal! They came out and replaced a tricky inset panel in one day. Rodney, Anthony, Andrew, Rico were professional, quick, and filled us with confidence that they could get the job done. They worked with Austin Energy to get permits approved and finish the inspection in record time. We are beyond impressed with their excellent work! This was no easy job.”
“Nick came out for the quote — kind and thorough, and helped me think through all the work. Install day was flawless: the crew put in a car charger, 16 can lights, and two new circuits, and insisted on making it perfect. They are not the cheapest electricians in town, but you absolutely get what you pay for.”
“I purchased a 1951 home with multiple electrical issues on the inspection. Every deficiency was addressed — and they told me which components did not need updating. A storm rolled in while I was away and the techs closed all my windows. I came home to a dry house.”
“I needed to replace my panel, and add outlets to the bathroom and garage. Pete was helpful in getting my estimate. Max and Rico did a great job with the installation. Everyone was very friendly. The pricing was straightforward and fair. They had me scheduled fairly quickly and finished the job quickly.”
“They showed up right on time and worked nonstop in the heat, provided a generator so we had power while they worked, answered every question, explained everything, and cleaned up before leaving. I’ll definitely use them again.”
“Big thank you to Rodney, Max and Pete from DC Electric who helped us install new recessed lights in our kitchen. They were on time, super helpful working out what would work best, did a good quality install and clean up and were very friendly and easy to work with. Will definitely use again!”
“We got multiple bids to restore power to our garage unit, and the team at DC were the easy choice. Scheduling was easy, communication was consistent, and most importantly, they took care of everything thoroughly — complete on time, with no surprises.”
“Fast, efficient, clean, and extremely knowledgeable about the hardware and setup. Ed and the crew walked me through the whole system and I’ve spent hours playing with my new SPAN setup!”
“Andrew and Jonathan did an amazing job installing our EV charger. They walked us through the setup, stayed true to the quote, and left the garage cleaner than they found it.”
“Rico, Rodney and Nathan were professionals with my charger install. Explained every step of the process to me, informed me of every step during the install, and walked me through final install and operation. Left a clean work space, and their final work looked very clean. Highly recommend!”
Do I need a City of Lakeway permit for an electrical panel upgrade?
Yes. Both the City of Lakeway (and Village of The Hills where applicable) require an electrical permit and municipal inspection for main panel replacements and service upgrades, and neither PEC nor Austin Energy will re-energize an upgraded meter base without permit release. DC Electric manages the entire permit and inspection schedule for you.
How long will power be off at my Lakeway home during a 200A panel upgrade?
Once permitted and scheduled with PEC or Austin Energy, the physical panel replacement is completed in a single day — typically 6 to 8 working hours with power restored before evening. Ask our team about temporary job-site generator power to keep your refrigerator and Wi-Fi online while we work.
Should I upgrade from 200A to 400A in Rough Hollow or install a SPAN Smart Panel?
On rocky Lakeway hillside lots, trenching a new 400-amp underground feeder from a PEC or Austin Energy transformer can require weeks of engineering review and costly rock excavation. In most 200A homes adding a second EV charger, spa, or Powerwall backup, a Certified SPAN Smart Panel delivers circuit-by-circuit load management in a single day without touching the underground utility lateral.
Do your licensed electricians handle panel upgrades near me across all Lakeway neighborhoods?
Yes. DC Electric dispatches licensed, background-checked electricians (TECL #38552) near you across Lakeway, TX, coordinating Austin Energy & Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) utility requirements, municipal permits, and firm upfront flat-rate pricing.
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