What affects the price
- Attached vs detachedDetached needs trench + conduit + ground rod: +$600–$1,500.
- Sub-panel size60A: lights + outlets + 50A EV. 100A: woodshop tools, mini-split, EV+welder.
- Number of circuitsEach new 20A general-purpose: ~$120 added.
- LightingLED shop fixtures + switches: $50–$80 each installed.
What's included
- Sub-panel + breakers
- Feeder cable from main
- GFCI-protected outlets per code
- LED lighting + switches
- Lucas County permit + inspection
When to call
When converting a garage into a workshop, adding a Tesla / EV charger, finishing a garage gym, or building a detached structure. Pull a load calc with the electrician — easier to oversize sub-panel now than retrofit later.
Related questions
Do I need a separate sub-panel for an EV charger?
Not strictly — the charger can be a single 50A circuit off the main. But if you're wiring the garage anyway, a sub-panel is cleaner long-term.
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