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Exterior Subpanel Installation in Charlotte, NC
Touchstone Electric’s Charlotte team completed an exterior subpanel installation for Gary Gilson in Charlotte, NC. Led by technician Danny Bishop, this project was finished on September 12, 2024 and is categorized under Panels & Service Upgrades and Subpanel Installation.
Our Matthews branch serves homeowners throughout the Charlotte area with code-compliant subpanel installs, clean workmanship, and clear communication from start to finish.
Project overview
We furnished and installed a new subpanel just below the existing exterior panel to organize dedicated circuits and provide room for current needs and future expansion. The scope included permitting, installing new breakers, and running new home runs to critical HVAC components in the crawl space.
- Installed a midsized 12/24-circuit subpanel positioned below the main exterior panel
- Pulled an electrical permit and coordinated inspection in Charlotte, NC
- Added new breakers and GFCI protection where required for safety and code compliance
- Ran new dedicated home runs to the gas heat unit and a condensate pump in the crawl space
- Labeled circuits and verified proper operation at completion
Materials and components used
- Midsized subpanel (12/24, up to 125A): Provides ample capacity for present circuits and future additions
- 100A (2-pole) breaker: Feeder protection for the new subpanel
- 50A standard breaker: Additional capacity for higher-demand equipment as needed
- Four 15A standard breakers: General branch circuits and lighting loads
- 15A GFCI breaker: Enhanced protection for crawl space or other required locations
- 20A GFCI breaker: GFCI protection for receptacle circuits in required areas
- #6 SER and flex: Feeder and flexible conduit solutions for a neat, protected installation
- NM-B 12/2 and 14/2 (approx. 30 ft each): New home runs for 20A and 15A circuits
- Standard switch: Installation and testing for a clean, reliable control point
Why this upgrade was the right choice
- Safety first: GFCI protection and properly sized breakers help reduce shock and fire risks, especially in crawl spaces and exterior locations
- Dedicated circuits: Separate home runs to the gas heat unit and condensate pump support reliable HVAC operation and minimize nuisance trips
- Room to grow: The 12/24-circuit subpanel creates capacity for future projects such as outdoor lighting, EV charging, or workshop tools
- Clean organization: Grouping related circuits in a subpanel simplifies troubleshooting and future maintenance
- Code-compliant: Work completed under permit with inspection for peace of mind
Permitting and inspection in Charlotte
All work was completed under an electrical permit for the City of Charlotte. Our team handled the paperwork and inspection process to ensure the installation met current code requirements and local utility standards.
Local service you can trust
Touchstone Electric’s Matthews branch proudly serves Charlotte, NC with expert subpanel installations, panel upgrades, and breaker replacements. Whether you need dedicated circuits for HVAC equipment, a future EV charger, or outdoor power, our licensed electricians deliver dependable results.
Customer feedback
After completion, Gary Gilson praised our team with a positive review. Read or share the review on Google: View Gary’s Google review.
Need a subpanel in Charlotte, NC?
If you’re planning an exterior subpanel, service upgrade, or dedicated circuits for HVAC or specialty equipment, our Charlotte team is ready to help. Schedule your visit with Touchstone Electric and get a safe, expandable solution that’s built to code and built to last.