100-Amp Meter Base & Service Riser Installation in Stanfield, NC

Touchstone Electric’s Charlotte branch (based in Matthews) completed a comprehensive service upgrade for homeowner Kevin Grindstaff in Stanfield. On August 26, 2026, our team installed a new 100-amp meter base at the garage, added new service risers with weatherheads at both the house and garage, and established a robust grounding system. All work was permitted and performed to meet current code for safety and reliability.

Project Overview

Location: Stanfield, NC
Primary service category: Panels & Service Upgrades
Secondary category: Meter Base & Service Replacement
Completion date: August 26, 2026
Technicians: Zion Brownlee, Hunter Cox, Mark Alaev, Danny Bishop

Our licensed electricians coordinated scheduling, permitting, and utility communication to minimize downtime. The result is a clean, code-compliant service installation designed for dependable performance in Stanfield’s residential environment.

What We Installed

100-amp meter base (garage): New meter base installed and set up to interface properly with the utility, with grounding electrode conductors connected to the new grounding system.
New service risers with weatherheads: One at the house and one at the garage. The riser scope included rigid IMC conduit from the meter location to the weatherhead, strapping, a sealed roof boot, and service-entrance conductors up to the weatherhead for a neat, weather-resistant mast.
Grounding system: Four ground rods total (two at the house and two at the garage), bonded with grounding electrode conductors to improve fault-clearing performance and overall safety.
Permitting and inspections: Electrical permit issued for the job and work completed to satisfy local authority requirements.

As part of our meter-base service scope, we coordinate the power drop with the utility provider, pull permits, and install the new meter equipment along with the grounding electrode conductors. Riser packages are purpose-built to manage moisture at the mast head and secure the service-entrance conductors for a durable, long-term installation.

Why This Upgrade Matters

Safety: A properly sized meter base, secure mast, and verified grounding reduce shock and fire risks.
Reliability: Fresh terminations and weatherheads help shed water and resist corrosion, supporting steady power delivery.
Compliance: The installation follows current code and inspection standards in Stanfield and the surrounding Charlotte market.
Future-ready: A clean, labeled service layout simplifies maintenance and any future enhancements.

Utility Coordination and Temporary Power

Our team handled communication with the power provider to schedule the disconnect/reconnect window. On projects like this, Touchstone Electric can also make a generator available for limited power usage during the planned outage upon request, helping households stay comfortable while upgrades are completed.

Project Highlights in Stanfield

New riser and weatherhead at the house for a clean, sealed overhead service entry.
New riser and weatherhead at the garage, paired with a new 100-amp meter base.
Four driven ground rods with continuous grounding electrode conductors for improved system bonding.
Permit pulled and final documentation prepared for inspection.
Work performed by a coordinated crew from our Charlotte branch in Matthews.

Choose Touchstone Electric in Stanfield

From meter base replacements to full service upgrades, our local team delivers neat workmanship and clear communication from permit to final inspection. If you’re in Stanfield and need a meter base or service riser replacement, grounding improvements, or a complete panel and service upgrade, we’re ready to help.

Contact Touchstone Electric to request an assessment and plan a safe, code-compliant installation tailored to your home.