Completed Project: 200A Meter Base Install and Grounding System in Greenville, NC

Customer: Pat McRae

Location: Greenville, NC

Branch: Raleigh

Technician: Matthew Castello

Date Completed: April 10, 2026

Primary Category: Panels & Service Upgrades

Secondary Category: Meter Base & Service Replacement

Project Overview

Our Raleigh branch completed a 200-amp meter base installation with a new grounding electrode system for a residential property in Greenville, NC. This service upgrade improves safety and reliability, supports modern electrical demand, and aligns the home’s service equipment with current electrical code requirements.

Scope of Work Performed

Pulled required permits and coordinated inspections with the local authority having jurisdiction.
Coordinated with the utility provider to schedule the temporary power drop and outage window.
Installed a new 200-amp meter base suitable for the home’s service conditions.
Installed a new meter and verified proper installation per utility requirements.
Installed new grounding electrodes and grounding electrode conductors, bonding the service equipment for a safe, low-impedance path to ground.

This combination of a modern meter base and a properly bonded grounding system helps protect the home against faults and lightning surges, reduces nuisance breaker trips, and provides a solid foundation for any future service or panel upgrades.

What Was Included vs. Not Included

The meter base and grounding package for this project included:

Permit procurement and inspection coordination
Scheduling and coordinating the utility power drop
New 200A meter base installation
New ground rods and grounding electrode conductors

The following items were not part of this scope:

Riser/weatherhead
Service entrance cable from the new meter to the weatherhead
Feeder and conduit to main panels (if needed)

If you require any of the above items, our team can assess and provide a tailored plan to complete the full service replacement or panel feeder work.

Outage Planning and Temporary Power

To minimize disruption during the scheduled outage, Touchstone Electric can make a generator available for limited power usage upon request. Our team will discuss your needs in advance so we can help keep essential loads running while work is underway.

Why This Upgrade Matters

Safety: A code-compliant grounding electrode system helps clear faults quickly and protects equipment.
Capacity: A 200A meter base supports today’s electrical loads, from HVAC upgrades to EV charging and renovations.
Compliance: Proper permitting, inspections, and utility coordination ensure the installation meets current standards.

Customer Experience

After completion, Pat McRae praised our Raleigh team with a positive review for the smooth process, clear communication, and attention to safety. We appreciate the trust and the opportunity to serve another Greenville homeowner.

Serving Greenville from Our Raleigh Branch

Touchstone Electric’s Raleigh branch regularly supports homeowners in Greenville, NC with meter base replacements, grounding upgrades, and full service replacements. From permitting and utility scheduling to final inspection, we manage every step to keep your project on track and up to code.

If you’re planning a service upgrade or need a professional assessment of your meter base and grounding system, our local team is ready to help with clear options and a safe, orderly installation.

200A Meter Base Install & Grounding System in Greenville, NC