More breaker space right where you work
Subpanel Installation Near You in Orem, UT for Garages and Shops
Sometimes your main panel has enough power, but not enough space. Or the garage is far from the panel and every new circuit means a long run. A subpanel fixes both. Our Orem electricians size it, feed it from your main panel and give you breakers right where you need them. Fast scheduling is normal, and same day assessments are often possible. Emergency at night? An electrician near you answers 24 hours a day.
Subpanel or full panel upgrade?
A subpanel adds space, not power. If your home is short on total capacity, an upgrade is the better fix. Here is how to tell.
| Your situation | Better choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Main panel has spare capacity but no empty slots | Subpanel | Adds slots without replacing everything. |
| Garage or shop far from the main panel | Subpanel | Shorter circuits, less voltage drop. |
| Finishing a basement with many new circuits | Subpanel | Keeps basement circuits together and easy to find. |
| Breakers trip because the house is overloaded | Panel Upgrade | A subpanel can't add total power. |
| Old or unsafe main panel | Panel Upgrade | Don't feed new work from a failing panel. |
Popular subpanel projects in Utah Valley
Garage and shop
Power a table saw, a compressor, a welder or a second freezer without tripping the house.
Finished basement
Group all the new basement circuits in one place. See Basement Finishing Electrical.
Detached buildings
Sheds, pool houses and backyard offices need their own panel and a proper ground.
EV and hot tub
Sometimes a subpanel is the cleanest way to add Hot Tub and Spa Wiring or a charger near the garage.
What a correct subpanel install includes
A subpanel looks simple, but the details are where DIY and cheap jobs go wrong.
Separate neutral and ground
In a subpanel, neutrals and grounds must stay apart. Getting this wrong can energize metal parts.
Right-sized feeder
The wire from the main panel is sized for the load and the distance.
Proper breaker in the main
A double-pole breaker protects the feeder at the main panel.
Grounding for outbuildings
Detached buildings get their own grounding electrode where code calls for it.
Clear labels
Every breaker in both panels is labeled so you can find it fast.
Permit and inspection
We file the permit and walk the inspector through the work.
From plan to power
Three clear steps, usually wrapped up in a single work day.
Plan the load
We list what the subpanel will run and confirm the main panel can support it.
Install and feed
We mount the subpanel, run the feeder and connect the new circuits.
Test and inspect
We test under load, label everything and schedule the city inspection.
Related projects
Subpanels usually support one of these upgrades.
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Subpanel questions
What is a subpanel?
A subpanel is a smaller breaker panel fed from your main panel. It adds breaker spaces in another location, like a garage or basement.
Does a subpanel give me more power?
No. It shares the power from your main panel. If your home needs more total power, you need a panel upgrade.
Do I need a permit for a subpanel in Orem?
Yes. A subpanel is new electrical work and needs a permit and inspection. We handle both.
How big should my garage subpanel be?
It depends on what you will run. Many garages use a 60 to 100 amp subpanel, but we size it to your tools and plans.
Can a subpanel go in a detached shed?
Yes, with the right feeder and its own grounding where required. Outbuildings have specific code rules we follow.
Why must neutrals and grounds be separate?
In a subpanel, mixing them lets normal current flow on ground wires and metal parts. That creates a shock risk.
Out of breaker space?
Tell us what you want to power. We will size the subpanel and handle the permit and inspection.
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