Electrical Panel Upgrade & Surge Protection in Hampstead, NC

Electrical Panel Upgrade and Surge Protection for a Hampstead Home

Touchstone Electric’s Raleigh team completed a comprehensive electrical panel replacement and safety upgrade for homeowner Michael Nadeau in Hampstead, NC. Per the scope, the project was permitted and inspected, bringing the home’s service equipment and protection devices up to current standards while improving reliability for everyday use.

Technicians Tyler Chapman and Francisco Martinez led the work on March 22, 2025, delivering a clean, code-compliant installation backed by our Signature Lifetime Craftsmanship Warranty.

What We Upgraded

• Main electrical panel replacement: Installed an indoor 200A panel with an aluminum bus, labeled and bonded, and reconnected existing circuits to current code.
• Whole-home surge protection: Added a system with a $10K/3-year warranty to defend the entire home against damaging voltage spikes.
• Standard breakers: Replaced branch circuit protection with new, standard breakers per scope (AFCI not included in this option).
• Grounding and bonding: Upgraded the ground rod system and ensured proper bonding at the service for a safer fault path and better system performance.
• Code-driven safety upgrades: Installed six battery-powered smoke/CO detectors, added GFCI protection in key locations, and completed a partial home redevice with tamper-resistant receptacles.

All work was performed under permit with inspection to verify compliance and quality.

Detailed Scope of Work in Hampstead, NC

• Panel and service work: New 200A main panel brought to current code, grounded and bonded; labeling and circuit reconnections included.
• Surge protection: Whole-home unit added at the service to protect appliances, electronics, and sensitive equipment.
• Breaker updates: New breakers installed to match circuit needs, including mixes of 15A, 20A, 30A double-pole, 40A, 60A, and a 100A 2-pole for higher-load or subpanel applications. A dedicated 20A GFCI breaker was also included for required areas.
• GFCI upgrades: New GFCI receptacles installed in the greenhouse, kitchen, and bathroom to meet modern protection requirements.
• Life safety: Six battery-powered smoke/CO detectors installed to meet code.
• Lighting: Installed a simple bedroom light and set up six customer-supplied landscape fixtures with an automatic on/off sensor for dusk-to-dawn convenience.
• Redevice and tamper resistance: Replaced devices and plates across approximately 1,600 sq ft, upgrading receptacles to tamper-resistant style for added child safety.
• Underground power improvements: Completed approximately 67 ft of trenching at 18–24" depth and installed about 112 ft of UF-B cable per code for durable outdoor power distribution.

Safety, Compliance, and Peace of Mind

Proper permits, inspection, and updated grounding ensure the new system performs safely under real-world conditions. The whole-home surge protector adds a strong layer of defense against storms and utility surges common along the coast, while new GFCIs and smoke/CO detectors provide crucial life safety protection throughout the home.

Mr. Nadeau also received our Annual Home Safety Plan – GOLD, which includes:

• Comprehensive panel and service inspections with voltage checks and bus bar evaluation
• Testing of the whole-home surge protector and service disconnects
• Verification of grounding, meter base condition, and weatherhead/risers
• Testing of GFCIs and other home protection systems
• Added member perks such as an extended 4-year warranty on Touchstone Electric work, an 8% discount on today’s work (up to the program maximum), and $0 dispatch/diagnostic fees

Local Pros Serving Hampstead from Our Raleigh Branch

From complex panel changes to surge protection and lighting, Touchstone Electric delivers neat workmanship and reliable results for homeowners in Hampstead, NC. This project showcases our focus on safety, code compliance, and long-term performance—start to finish.

Our customer praised our team with a review. Read it here: View Michael Nadeau’s Google review.

If you need an electrical panel upgrade, surge protection, or code updates in Hampstead, schedule service with Touchstone Electric’s Raleigh team and get it done right the first time.