Frustrated with upselling subpanel upgrades on basic service calls

Been doing electrical work in the Chicago area my whole career and upselling is getting harder with these tightwads. Had a call today for a tripped GFCI in the kitchen, turns out it's a overloaded circuit from all their damn gadgets, so I suggest adding a subpanel with some Square D QO breakers to handle the load properly, but the homeowner balks at anything over a quick reset. I mean, NEC code 210.8 requires GFCI protection, and I'm trying to prevent a fire hazard, but they act like I'm robbing them blind. Saw a similar rant in the Electricians Network Facebook group last week, guys saying the same thing. Even referenced a Dustin Stelzer video from Electrician U on why subpanels are essential for modern homes, but nope, they just want the cheapest band-aid. This is killing my margins on service work. Anyone else dealing with this BS?

Haha, tell 'em the subpanel comes with a free 'I told you so' when their house burns down.

Same here man, feels like every job turns into a battle.

I get it, upselling should be easier when you're saving their ass from code violations.

What's your go-to script for pushing the subpanel without sounding pushy?

Ugh, customers these days think electricians are just expensive handymen.

Totally feel that frustration after 10 years of the same crap.

Walk away if they won't bite, plenty of fish who value safety.

Just upcharged $800 on a similar job last week for ignoring the upsell.

Document everything and let the inspector fail them later, that'll bring 'em back.

Square D is solid, but maybe demo a cheap fix failing first to scare them.

Screw these homeowners, they deserve the overloaded mess they get.

How do you price the subpanel add-on mid-service? Flat rate or T&M?

I bundle it with the service fee, makes it seem less like an upsell.

PE firms are making clients cheaper by consolidating, hate it.

Breathe, we've all been there on stubborn jobs.

Service calls turning into full rewires if they keep skimping.

LOL, next time bring a sparkler to show 'arc fault' in action.

Insurance companies are the real villains, jacking rates on unsafe setups.

Tired of explaining basics like ground separation to know-it-alls.

Proud of the times it works though, saved a house from disaster last month.

You're not alone, this market is full of penny-pinchers.