200A Service Upgrade, Meter Base + Subpanel in Mint Hill, NC

Our Charlotte team, based out of the Matthews branch, completed a comprehensive 200-amp service upgrade for homeowner Brandon Suckow in Mint Hill, NC. Led by technician Ben Lively and completed on August 29, 2024, this project brought the home’s electrical service and distribution up to modern standards for safety, reliability, and future capacity.

Brandon praised our work with a Google review. Read the review here.

What We Installed

New 200A meter/main combo: We coordinated the utility power drop, pulled the electrical permit, and installed a new meter/panel combination to consolidate and modernize the service equipment. The scope included conduit to the weatherhead, service entrance cable to the drip loop, and new grounding electrode conductors with ground rods. We labeled the new panel for clarity and future maintenance.
Service mast and weatherhead: Installed a new mast and weatherhead assembly to provide a durable, code-compliant connection point for utility service conductors.
200A interior subpanel: We replaced the interior distribution panel with a 200-amp unit, brought it to current electrical code, properly grounded and bonded the panel, and reconnected existing circuits. The panel was clearly labeled and prepared for inspection.
Whole-home surge protection: Installed a surge protective device at the service equipment to help safeguard sensitive electronics and major appliances from voltage spikes.
Upgraded grounding system: Enhanced grounding and bonding to improve fault-clearing performance and overall system safety.
New feeders and conductors: Utilized approximately 25 feet of SER 4/0 (4-wire) aluminum service entrance cable for the feed between equipment as required.
New breakers: Installed the appropriately rated breakers for key loads and branch circuits, including 2× 50A, 2× 30A double-pole, 4× 20A, and 7× 15A breakers.
Permitting and coordination: Filed the electrical permit with the county and scheduled the utility cutover to minimize downtime. Power was temporarily disconnected during the changeover; a generator was available upon request for limited use during the outage.

Why This Upgrade Matters

A 200-amp service delivers the capacity many Mint Hill homeowners need for modern living—supporting large appliances, HVAC, EV chargers, and future additions. This project improves safety by bringing equipment to current code, strengthening grounding and bonding, and adding whole-home surge protection. Clear circuit labeling also aids troubleshooting and future expansion.

As a Panels & Service Upgrades specialist with deep experience in Meter Base & Service Replacement, Touchstone Electric ensures each installation is neat, code-compliant, and inspection-ready.

Local Expertise You Can Trust

Charlotte team serving Mint Hill from our Matthews branch
Full-service coordination with the utility and local inspectors
Clean, organized panel work with clearly labeled circuits
Surge protection and robust grounding for better whole-home resilience

Whether you’re addressing a known service deficiency or planning for new loads, we deliver a seamless upgrade process start to finish.

Permits, Inspections, and What’s Not Included

Touchstone Electric handles the electrical permit and inspection for projects like this. Some jurisdictions may require additional non-electrical approvals (such as historic preservation, environmental/septic, zoning, builder, or separate subcontractor permits). These are not part of the standard electrical permit. If such permits are needed, we’ll advise you on next steps and can assist with processing for an additional fee if requested.

Need a 200A Service Upgrade in Mint Hill, NC?

If you’re planning a meter base or service replacement, adding a subpanel, or upgrading to 200A capacity, our Charlotte team can help. We manage permitting, coordinate with the utility, install surge protection, and upgrade grounding so your home’s electrical system is safe, reliable, and ready for the future.