200 Amp Service Upgrade and New Construction Wiring in Taylors, SC

Touchstone Electric’s Greenville branch completed a full 200 amp underground service upgrade, panel and meter relocation, and complete rough-in and trim wiring for a 1,300 sq ft home addition in Taylors, SC. Led by our licensed technicians, Tyler Harris and Bradley Blackwelder, this project was wrapped up on April 25, 2025 and delivered to current NEC 2020 standards with all required inspections.

Project Overview

Because a new addition was being built, the existing electrical service, meter base, and main panel were relocated to meet utility clearances and layout requirements. We installed a code-compliant 200A underground service and provided complete electrical wiring for the addition from rough-in through final trim-out. The homeowner supplied lights and stamped electrical plans, which we followed throughout the project.

Service and Meter Work: Installed a new 200A meter base and service conductors with required conduit and fittings; provided grounding upgrades with dual ground rods and GEC; coordinated placement and utility requirements for a clean, compliant installation.
Main Panel: Installed one 40/80-circuit 200A load center, labeled all circuits, and ran the feeder from the meter to the panel. A code-required main disconnect was included for ready access and safety.
Whole-Home Surge Protection: Added a whole-home surge protective device per NEC 2020 to help safeguard sensitive electronics and major appliances.
Relocation Details: The panel relocation did not include drywall repair; patching was coordinated by others per homeowner preference.
Permitting and Inspections: Pulled the electrical permit and coordinated rough and final electrical inspections with the local authority.

Rough-In Wiring for the 1,300 sq ft Addition

All rough wiring was completed according to the stamped plans and NEC 2020, including branch circuits, device box placement, and specialty circuits for appliances and HVAC.

Interlinking wire for smoke detection throughout the addition
Dedicated circuits for bathroom vent fans and HVAC equipment
Kitchen circuits: two 20A small-appliance circuits with GFCI protection and AFCI where required
Dedicated 20A circuits for laundry, dining room, and bathrooms with appropriate GFCI/AFCI protection
Appliance wiring: disposal, dishwasher, range/cooktop, microwave, and dryer
Outlets, lights, and switches installed to plan and code
40 ft of SER 4/0 four-wire feeder from the main panel to a subpanel where required by design

Note: As inspectors continue adopting NEC 2020, some existing circuits may require AFCI breakers. Older wiring methods (such as shared neutrals) can cause nuisance tripping and may require diagnostic time to correct.

Trim-Out and Finalization

After the rough inspection passed, our team completed trim work and final connections, then prepared the system for the final electrical inspection.

Installed and supplied required smoke detectors; provided five battery-powered Smoke/CO combo units to supplement protection
Connected bathroom vent fans and installed disconnects for HVAC and other major appliances
Hooked up homeowner-supplied fixtures and appliances per plan
Verified labeling, tested GFCI/AFCI and surge protection, and documented final readings

Any additions beyond the original stamped plans are handled through a change order to keep scope and costs transparent.

Safety and Compliance First

This project is categorized under Panels & Service Upgrades and Meter Base & Service Replacement. From grounding and bonding to surge protection and disconnect placement, every element was completed with safety and longevity in mind. Our Greenville-based team serves Taylors homeowners with meticulous planning, clean workmanship, and clear communication from permit to final inspection.

Ongoing Protection for the Home

To stay proactive, the homeowner enrolled in our Annual Home Safety Plan – GOLD. This plan includes a detailed annual electrical safety inspection, covering:

Panel inspection, voltage readings, bus bar condition, and proper bonding/sealing
Whole-home surge protector, service disconnects, and main service condition
Grounding system, meter base, feeders, and signs of water intrusion
Testing GFCIs and reviewing smoke/CO protection
HVAC and major appliance disconnect checks

Serving Taylors, SC

If you’re planning an addition or need a 200A service upgrade in Taylors, SC, our local team is ready to help with code-compliant designs, clean panel work, and smooth inspections—start to finish.

Technicians: Tyler Harris and Bradley Blackwelder | Completed: April 25, 2025 | Branch: Greenville

200 Amp Service Upgrade & New Construction Wiring in Taylors, SC