More power for central AC, pool equipment, EV chargers, additions and kitchen remodels in Westchase. We upgrade homes and light-commercial spaces from 100 or 150 amps to 200 amps (or more when the numbers call for it), run the load calculation first, pull the Hillsborough County permit through HillsGovHub, and coordinate the disconnect and reconnect with TECO. Westchase is about 19 miles from our Seminole shop, so service upgrades here are scheduled, planned work — not a same-day response promise from Pinellas. Licensed (EC#13014717).
Call (727) 476-7079 or request a service upgrade assessment. Office 7 AM–5 PM, weekend service, 24/7 emergency calls.
Why Westchase services run short
Westchase’s median home was built in 2000 (Census ACS 2020–2024). Builder panels were sized for the original load, and many homes have already added:
- Central AC or a larger heat pump
- Pool pumps, heaters and spas
- Level 2 EV chargers, sometimes two, for commuters on Linebaugh, Sheldon or the Courtney Campbell
- Outdoor kitchens and garage workshops
- Kitchen remodels with induction ranges and more countertop circuits
- Shops along Linebaugh and Countryway that need more capacity for a new tenant
Signs your service can’t keep up: the main breaker trips, lights dim hard when the AC starts, the panel is full of doubled-up breakers, or an insurer, inspector or buyer calls the service undersized.
Service upgrade or panel upgrade?
We’ll tell you which one you actually need:
- A panel upgrade in Westchase replaces the breaker panel. The power coming into the building stays the same. Many space and safety problems — including Federal Pacific and Zinsco panels — are solved here.
- A service upgrade increases the power coming in, usually to 200 amps. That typically includes a new meter can, service entrance conductors, a main disconnect, grounding and bonding, and a new panel, with TECO disconnecting and reconnecting.
Load calculation first
We add up your existing and planned loads using the National Electrical Code method and show you the result.
- Sometimes the existing service is fine and a new panel solves the problem.
- Sometimes load management avoids the upgrade. A load-managed EV charger, or a SPAN smart panel in Westchase with SPAN PowerUp™, can pause or slow big loads to keep the home within its service rating, which can sometimes avoid a utility service upgrade.^ We’re a SPAN Authorized Installer with 20 SPAN installs. See also SPAN in Town ‘n’ Country for our other nearby Hillsborough SPAN area.
- Sometimes the upgrade is the right call, especially when the panel is also full, corroded or a brand insurers flag. Then every part of the job goes on its own line of your quote.
Planning an EV? See EV charger installation in Westchase.
What’s different about a Westchase / TECO service upgrade
- Utility is TECO, not Duke Energy. Meter sockets, service standards and disconnect/reconnect scheduling follow Tampa Electric’s process. We handle that coordination. (Westchase is TECO territory — check your bill if you’re near a boundary with Oldsmar or northwest Pinellas.)
- County permit, Tampa address. Westchase is unincorporated, so permits go to Hillsborough County Development Services through HillsGovHub — not the City of Tampa.
- Mostly underground. Master-planned villages are usually underground; TECO is generally responsible for the underground lateral and the meter; the property owner is responsible for the meter can and everything inside.
- HOA architectural review. Exterior equipment changes may need approval. We provide specs and a photo of the planned location if asked.
- Corridor commercial. Shops along Linebaugh and Countryway often need more capacity for new equipment or a tenant change. See commercial electrical service.
Distance and scheduling from Seminole
Our shop is at 6248 Seminole Blvd, Seminole, FL 33772, about 19 miles from central Westchase. That is outside our ~15-mile emergency and small-job response area, so Westchase is Tier 3: planned, high-ticket work only. We schedule the assessment and the install; we do not promise a response time from Pinellas, and we do not advertise all-hours office coverage for upgrade visits. Office 7 AM–5 PM, weekend service available; emergency calls are answered 24/7 on their own track via our emergency electrician service.
What’s included
- New meter can and service equipment as required by TECO and Hillsborough County
- New mast and weatherhead for overhead services
- New panel, Good (ABB) or Best (Siemens) options, with every circuit tested and labeled
- Whole-house surge protection, required by the electrical code adopted in Florida when a home’s service equipment is replaced. See whole-house surge protection.
- Grounding and bonding brought up to current code
- Permit, inspection and TECO coordination
How it works with us
- Site visit and load calculation: meter, panel, service drop, grounding and what you plan to add.
- Itemized quote after the site visit. Every part of the job on its own line. No service upgrade prices over the phone.
- Hillsborough County permit through HillsGovHub.
- TECO coordination for the disconnect and reconnect.
- Installation day. Power is typically off for part of the day. We’ll tell you the plan ahead of time.
- Inspection and reconnect. We meet the inspector, TECO restores power, and you get a labeled circuit directory.
Warranty, financing and scheduling
- 3-year workmanship warranty, extended to 5 years for Member Care Plan members.
- Financing available through Acorn Finance, subject to credit approval. Check your options without affecting your credit score. Ask us and we’ll include the financing link with your itemized quote.
- Hours: office 7 AM–5 PM, weekend service, and 24/7 emergency calls.
Why Westchase calls Keywest Lights & Electric
- Licensed electrical contractor, EC#13014717, in business since 2010
- Seminole shop, Westchase TECO work — about 19 miles away, scheduled honestly
- Residential and commercial, bondable to $1M, with projects up to $2M
- Woman-owned, family-run business and Home Depot preferred contractor
- Solar and battery systems are installed by our licensed partner installers; we handle the electrical work and manage the project
Westchase service upgrade FAQ
How much does a service upgrade cost in Westchase? It depends on your current service, whether it’s overhead or underground, the meter can and panel, grounding, Hillsborough County permitting, and TECO requirements. We give you an itemized quote after a site visit.
Do I need 200 amps? Many Westchase homes with central AC, a pool and an EV do. Some don’t. We run a load calculation and show you the numbers before recommending anything.
Who issues the permit for a service upgrade in Westchase? Hillsborough County Development Services through HillsGovHub. Westchase is unincorporated, so it’s the county, not the City of Tampa, even with a Tampa mailing address. We pull the permit either way.
How is a TECO service upgrade different from Duke Energy? The sequence is similar — load calc, permit, utility disconnect/reconnect, inspection — but TECO has its own service standards and scheduling. We coordinate that for you.
Do you also upgrade services in Town ‘n’ Country and Carrollwood? Yes. See service upgrades in Town ‘n’ Country and service upgrades in Carrollwood.
Westchase homeowners: call (727) 476-7079 or request a service upgrade assessment.
^ Requires qualification and enrollment in SPAN PowerUp to avoid a utility service upgrade. Results are site-specific. SPAN® and SPAN PowerUp™ are trademarks of Span.IO, Inc. Keywest Lights & Electric is an independent SPAN Authorized Installer.
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