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Project overview: 200 amp panel upgrade in Mount Gilead, NC
Our Charlotte branch (Matthews) completed a comprehensive electrical upgrade for homeowner Sean Mullen in Mount Gilead, NC. Led by technician Will Cruz, the job modernized the home’s electrical service to a 200 amp panel, improved grounding, added whole-home surge protection, refreshed lighting, and extended safe, code-compliant power to an exterior shed. Completed on April 17, 2026, this project delivers greater capacity, reliability, and protection for everyday living.
What we completed
- 200A electrical panel upgrade: Removed the existing copper panel and installed a modern 200 amp aluminum panel, setting the home up for present and future electrical needs.
- New meter base and feeder: Installed and supplied a new meter base and feeder conductors to the upgraded panel for a clean, dependable service entrance.
- Grounding system: Installed and supplied a new grounding system to enhance safety and meet current electrical code requirements.
- Whole-home surge protection: Added a surge protector to help guard sensitive electronics and appliances from voltage spikes.
- Basement electrical clean-up: Organized existing wiring for clarity and safety, and reconnected all circuits after drilling through studs for routing.
- Lighting upgrades: Installed and supplied 10 can lights with compatible switches for brighter, more efficient illumination.
- Wiring diagnostic: Performed a diagnostic on a Romex cable to verify condition and routing.
- Power to shed: Trenched and backfilled a new feeder, and installed and supplied conduit to safely deliver permanent power to the outbuilding.
- Customer-supplied fixtures: Installed a bath fan and a back-deck light fixture provided by the homeowner.
Why this upgrade matters
- Capacity and reliability: A 200 amp panel supports modern appliances, HVAC, EV charging, and future projects without frequent breaker trips.
- Safety and code compliance: A new grounding system, organized wiring, proper feeders, and conduit routing help reduce hazards and align with today’s standards.
- Equipment protection: Whole-home surge protection adds a vital layer of defense against power surges.
- Better lighting, better living: New can lights with dedicated switches improve visibility and comfort throughout the home.
- Outdoor convenience: A dedicated, trenched feeder to the shed provides dependable power for tools, storage, or hobbies.
Local expertise for Mount Gilead homeowners
Touchstone Electric’s Charlotte team, based in Matthews, regularly serves Mount Gilead, NC with professional panels and service upgrades, electrical panel upgrades, lighting improvements, and outbuilding power solutions. We focus on clean workmanship, clear labeling, and solutions that fit how you use your home today—and tomorrow.
A note from the homeowner
Sean Mullen praised our work with a review. You can read it here: Read the Google review.
Need similar electrical work in Mount Gilead?
Whether you’re planning a 200A panel upgrade, meter base replacement, whole-house surge protection, new can lights, or safe, permanent power to a shed, our Charlotte branch is ready to help. Talk with Touchstone Electric about a code-compliant solution tailored to your home in Mount Gilead, NC.