Electrical Panel and Meter Upgrade in Lawndale, NC

On December 19, 2025, our Charlotte branch completed a comprehensive service upgrade for homeowner Mukhtar Khan in Lawndale, NC. Led by technician Jose Rodriguez, the project replaced an obsolete subpanel, installed a new 200A meter/panel combo with a riser and weatherhead, upgraded the interior main panel, and safely removed unused deck wiring and a line feeding a standalone post.

This Panels & Service Upgrades project brought the home’s service equipment up to modern standards and improved capacity, reliability, and safety for current and future electrical needs.

Scope of Work

Coordinated the utility power drop and secured all required permits and inspections.
Installed a 200A side-by-side meter/panel combo with feed-through lugs and a new grounding electrode system (ground rods and grounding conductors).
Added a code-compliant riser and weatherhead using IMC conduit, straps, a roof boot, and new service entrance cable to the weatherhead.
Upgraded the interior main panel (150A, indoor), bonded and grounded it, reconnected existing circuits, and provided clean circuit labeling.
Installed whole-home surge protection at the panel for added equipment safety.
Replaced and added breakers to match actual loads, including standard 15A/20A branch circuits and 30A/40A double-pole breakers for larger appliances.
Set a 100A two-pole feeder breaker to supply the subpanel using new SER 2/0 four-wire cable.
Ran new NM-B cabling (10/3, 12/2, 10/2) for appropriate 240V and 120V circuits as needed.
Installed a GFCI receptacle with an in-use bubble cover for outdoor weather protection.
Eliminated abandoned wiring from an old deck and removed a line that previously fed a post.

To minimize downtime during scheduled outages, we can make a generator available for limited power use upon request.

Safety and Code Compliance

Our team delivered a clean, code-compliant installation consistent with current requirements followed in Lawndale. As local inspectors continue implementing NEC 2020, certain homes may need AFCI protection on specific circuits. When upgrades trigger these requirements, we review options with the homeowner and, if necessary, perform additional diagnostics to address any preexisting conditions such as shared neutrals.

Key Components Installed

200A meter/panel combo with feed-through lugs and upgraded grounding
Riser and weatherhead assembly with IMC conduit and new service entrance conductors
150A indoor main panel, bonded and grounded, with neatly labeled circuits
Breakers: 100A feeder to subpanel; standard 15A and 20A branch circuits; 30A and 40A double-pole for major appliances
Cabling: SER 2/0 four-wire feeder; NM-B 10/3, 12/2, and 10/2 for dedicated and general circuits
GFCI outlet and weather-resistant in-use bubble cover

Customer Experience

After the upgrade, Mukhtar Khan shared a positive review of our work, noting our communication, tidy workmanship, and focus on safety. We appreciate the trust and are proud to support Lawndale homeowners with reliable electrical panel upgrades.

Why Lawndale Homeowners Choose Touchstone Electric

Local expertise from our Charlotte branch serving Lawndale, NC
Permit, inspection, and utility coordination handled start to finish
Organized installations with clear circuit labeling and panel cleanup
Options for temporary power during service upgrades to reduce disruption
Ongoing care through our PowerCare Membership, including annual safety checks and panel tune-ups

Plan Your Electrical Panel Upgrade in Lawndale

If your panel or subpanel is obsolete, undersized, or showing signs of wear, our licensed electricians can help with a safe, code-compliant solution—from meter base and riser to interior panel and branch circuits. Schedule an assessment with our Charlotte team and get your home’s electrical system ready for the future.

Technician: Jose Rodriguez
Completed: December 19, 2025

Electrical Panel & Meter Upgrade in Lawndale, NC | 200A Service