I also agreed to replace the electric panel as it came up on the buyers inspections as a fire hazard. ( 1% of purchase price $1,500)I learned a lot and couldn't be happier.

Currently the panels are in the basement.  

My first home I bought was a light fixer just needed to be updated, it had the old wood paneling, yellow and green tile in the bathroom.

The only other thing I've heard work is to get an energy efficient loan where they will front the costs of a couple of solar panels since you can factor the savings into the equation.So anyone care to share things that they use or could try out?

What is under the paneling?

My personal residence once had the meter in the garage ... only in this case, the meter was on the outside of the house before the garage was attached.Moving the meter to outside is pretty easy, depending on how far you wish to have it from the existing shutoff and panel.

Hey Shayna,There's definitely a way to replace a single panel of click-in flooring, I know repairmen that would do that.

If the panel is doing their job, they will ask if you made any repairs or improvements.If you asked for a 20% or greater reduction in your complaint, this will likely result in a hearing.

How much will it cost to move that electric panel?

If you need to upgrade the mechanicals ( electric panel and/or wiring, HVAC, rough plumbing, etc)- I would hire the specialists to do their trade, then a drywall company to close up the walls.