A Miami, Florida, homeowner wanted to replace an electrical setup they described as not up to code. In a thread from November 2023, they asked whether a $3,800 quote for a new 200-amp panel, exterior service equipment and permits was reasonable. The turn: they had already passed over lower offers and paid a deposit on this one.
For another Florida homeowner holding an electrical estimate, this story shows why the total alone may not settle the question. The $3,800 description covered more than the interior panel, but commenters still asked whether it included materials and warranty coverage.
The homeowner said the chosen company expected the work to take three days. That timing also drew questions, making the written scope—not just the price—central to understanding the quote…