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Electrical Panel Upgrade and Surge Protection in Hillsborough, NC
Touchstone Electric’s Raleigh branch completed a comprehensive main service upgrade for Nancy Johnson in Hillsborough, NC. Led by technician Cody Perry, this project modernized the home’s electrical service with a 200-amp aluminum-bus panel, new breakers, updated grounding and bonding, permitting, inspection coordination, and a robust whole-home surge protection system. Completed on November 13, 2025, this job falls under our Panels & Service Upgrades and Electrical Panel Upgrades services.
What We Installed
- 200A Main Electrical Panel (Indoor, Aluminum Bus): Brought the service up to current electrical code, reconnected the service entrance conductors, and clearly labeled all circuits. The aluminum bus panel includes a 20-year transferable warranty.
- Permitting and Inspection: We pulled the required electrical permit and coordinated inspection for a smooth, compliant upgrade.
- Grounding and Bonding: Updated grounding and bonding to current standards for improved system safety and fault clearing.
- Feeder Conductors: Installed new THHN 2/0 conductors to support the 200-amp service where required.
- Whole-Home Surge Protection: Installed a premium surge protective device at the main panel with $50,000 equipment coverage for 10 years, helping safeguard appliances and electronics from lightning-related surges and utility fluctuations.
- New Circuit Breakers:
- 1 × 100A 2-pole (subpanel)
- 1 × 60A (range, heater/furnace, small subpanel, or EV charger)
- 1 × 40A (dryer, water heater, AC condenser, spa, or EV charger)
- 3 × 30A 2-pole (dryer, water heater, AC condenser, spa, or EV charger)
- 8 × 20A (small appliance/general circuits)
- 7 × 15A (lighting and standard branch circuits)
Code Compliance and Safety Upgrades
Our team brought the electrical system in line with current code requirements, updated labeling for clarity, and verified proper terminations and torque. As local inspectors continue implementing newer editions of the NEC, some homes may require AFCI or other specialty breakers on certain circuits. If additional code-driven upgrades are needed, our Raleigh team is prepared to install and troubleshoot to keep your system both safe and compliant.
Benefits for the Homeowner
- Increased capacity and reliability from a modern 200-amp service.
- Better protection for appliances and electronics with whole-home surge suppression.
- Peace of mind from permitted work and inspection-ready workmanship.
- Clear circuit labeling for easier maintenance and future additions.
- Transferable product warranties on the panel and surge protector, plus our Signature Lifetime Craftsmanship Warranty on our workmanship.
Completed by Our Raleigh Branch for Hillsborough, NC
This project was planned to minimize downtime and completed by our Raleigh-based crew experienced in panel and service upgrades. Whether you’re replacing an aging panel, preparing for new appliances, or adding EV charging, Touchstone Electric provides code-compliant solutions tailored to Hillsborough homes.
Customer Feedback
Nancy Johnson praised our work with a Google review. Read Nancy’s review on Google.
Need a Panel or Service Upgrade in Hillsborough?
If you’re considering an electrical panel upgrade or whole-home surge protection in Hillsborough, NC, our Raleigh team can help evaluate your system and recommend the right path forward. Contact Touchstone Electric to schedule your panel assessment and keep your home safe, reliable, and ready for what’s next.