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EV Charger and Surge Protection Project in Chapel Hill, NC
Our Raleigh team completed a turnkey Level 2 EV charger installation and whole-house surge protection for homeowner Julie Daniels in Chapel Hill, NC. Led by technician Cody Perry, the project was finished on 2025-05-30 with a filed electrical permit for code compliance and a clean, professional finish that meets current safety standards.
All workmanship is backed by our SignatureLifetime Craftsmanship Warranty, giving you long-term peace of mind after the job is done.
What We Installed
- Electrical permit pulled with the local authority to ensure the work was properly documented and code-compliant.
- Level 2 EV charger installed on a dedicated 240V circuit sized for EV charging performance and safety.
- 60-amp breaker added for the new EV charging circuit.
- Approximately 45 feet of 6/3 NM-B wiring routed from the panel to the charger location for a neat, reliable run.
- Whole-home surge protection installed at the main electrical panel, providing a robust first line of defense for your home’s electrical system.
- Electrician apprentice support on site to assist and help keep the project on schedule.
Result: a faster, safer home charging experience and panel-level surge protection that helps safeguard appliances and electronics throughout the property.
Why Upgrade to a Level 2 EV Charger?
Level 2 charging delivers the speed and convenience most EV owners want at home. With a dedicated 240V circuit and properly sized breaker, daily charging becomes straightforward and efficient, typically adding far more range per hour than a standard Level 1 outlet. A professional installation also reduces nuisance tripping and helps protect your home’s electrical system with code-compliant wiring and overcurrent protection.
Whole-House Surge Protection: What It Covers
The surge protective device (SPD) is mounted at the main electrical panel and diverts excess voltage safely to ground. This helps protect your home from common surges caused by utility grid fluctuations, nearby lightning activity, and large appliances cycling on and off—events that can silently degrade sensitive electronics over time.
- Equipment protection: The installed system carries a $100k / 10-year equipment protection warranty in the unlikely event of SPD failure.
- Coverage scope: Typical covered equipment includes major appliances (washer, dryer, refrigerator, freezer), indoor HVAC units, dishwashers, disposals, stoves/ranges, home wiring and breakers, outlets/switches, and hardwired devices such as built-in microwaves, furnaces, air handlers, evaporator coils, landscape lighting, and home lighting when properly protected by the SPD.
- Important notes: Warranty claims are secondary to your existing insurance policy, direct lightning strikes are excluded, and security systems and medical equipment are not covered.
Together with a correctly sized EV charging circuit, panel-level surge protection helps extend the lifespan of your appliances and electronics and supports reliable day-to-day operation.
Permitting and Code Compliance
We filed the electrical permit for this Chapel Hill project to ensure the installation met local and national electrical code. Please note: every jurisdiction has unique requirements. This job included the electrical permit only. If a project requires Historic Preservation, Environmental/Septic, Zoning, separate subcontractor, builder, or other non-electrical permits, those are not included. If additional permits are needed, we’ll advise you on next steps and can provide pricing to process them upon request.
Proudly Serving Chapel Hill from Our Raleigh Branch
Touchstone Electric’s Raleigh team regularly serves Chapel Hill, NC with professional EV charging solutions and protective upgrades. Whether you need a new Level 2 EV charger, a panel evaluation, or whole-home surge protection, our licensed electricians deliver clean workmanship and dependable results.
Praise From Our Customer
Julie Daniels shared her positive experience with our team. Read the review on Google: View Julie’s review
Considering an EV Charger or Surge Protection in Chapel Hill?
If you’re planning a Level 2 EV charger or want to protect your home’s electronics, our Raleigh electricians can help you design the right circuit, pull the proper permit, and install panel-level surge protection. Get in touch to schedule an estimate and enjoy confident charging and a better-protected home in Chapel Hill.