What do panel upgrade permits in Baltimore show?
In Baltimore, the middle half of panel upgrade permit values runs from $1,590 to $4,220, with a median of $2,410. That is from 169 permits issued October 2023 to October 2026, adjusted to today's dollars. Baltimore is the only South city in our data for this job, so the regional range is the same.
Reviewed by Matt Kovalik, licensed Minnesota journeyworker electrician. License AJ703617 (verify). Updated October 2026.
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Fair.
Your quote sits in the middle half of what these permits show.
What 169 permits in Baltimore show.
Middle half: $1,590 to $4,220.
Across regions, the median permit value runs from $2,410 in Baltimore to $7,080 in Seattle.
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89 permits in the tallest bar
Permits in each value band
| Permit value | Permits |
|---|---|
| under $2,700 | 89 |
| $2,700 to $4,900 | 47 |
| $4,900 to $7,100 | 13 |
| $7,100 to $9,300 | 7 |
| $9,300 to $11,500 | 3 |
| $11,500 to $13,700 | 5 |
| $13,700 to $15,900 | 1 |
| $15,900 to $18,100 | 0 |
| $18,100 to $20,300 | 0 |
| $20,300 to $22,500 | 0 |
| $22,500 to $24,700 | 0 |
| $24,700 and up | 4 |
Baltimore is the only South city in our data for this job, so its range is the South range.
Questions to ask before you sign
Matt's list for this job.
- What service size are you proposing, and what loads did you use to choose it?Service capacity comes from the loads the house will carry, not a count of empty breaker spaces.
- Does this include the meter equipment, service wiring, grounding and bonding, and surge protection where your code requires it?The box on the wall may be new while the meter and wiring feeding it remain untouched.
- How will you coordinate disconnecting and reconnecting with the utility, and how long will the power be off?Disconnecting the service takes coordination. A missed utility appointment can leave the house dark longer than planned.
- What happens if you find damaged wiring or existing circuits that need changes to pass inspection?A panel swap can expose damaged wiring. Set the terms for approving repairs before the cover comes off.
- Will you trace the circuits and leave an accurate panel directory?When something trips, a directory that just says outlets leaves you guessing.
- What does your price cover for permitting, inspections, wall repairs, and hauling away the old equipment?Electrical completion can still leave drywall repair, debris, and inspection fees on your plate.
- What future equipment have you allowed for, and what would still require more work?A planned charger or workshop belongs in the sizing conversation now, while you can still shape the job.
Questions people ask
How wide is the range in Baltimore?
The middle half of panel upgrade permits in Baltimore runs from $1,590 to $4,220, and a tenth of permits sit below $1,010 while a tenth sit above $9,030. A quote outside the middle half is not wrong on its own, but it should come with a reason you can see in the scope, so compare it line by line.
Source and calibration
Baltimore passed the city calibration check: its median AC replacement permit value, $8,530, is within 20% of the survey reference for its region.