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Raleigh Electrical Panel Upgrade and Whole‑Home Surge Protection
Our Raleigh team recently completed a permitted and inspected 200‑amp main electrical panel replacement with whole‑home surge protection for Bill Wells in Raleigh, NC. Led by technician Francisco Martinez, this project modernized the home’s service equipment, improved safety, and added robust protection against damaging power surges.
Date completed: March 9, 2026
What We Upgraded
- Pulled permit and coordinated inspection: Work was completed to current code and verified by inspection for peace of mind.
- Replaced the main electrical panel (200A, indoor): Installed a new panel with an aluminum bus bar and a 20‑year transferable panel warranty. We labeled the new panel, reconnected the service entrance conductors, and re‑terminated the existing circuits. Proper grounding and bonding were confirmed.
- Installed whole‑home surge protection: A panel‑mounted device that safely diverts excess voltage to ground, helping protect appliances, electronics, and the home’s electrical system from surges caused by lightning nearby, utility fluctuations, and large loads cycling on and off. This unit includes a $50,000 / 10‑year warranty on covered equipment.
- Breaker updates: Replaced and organized breakers to match circuits and loads, including:
- Two 50‑amp standard breakers (typical for ranges, furnaces, EV chargers, or subpanels)
- One 30‑amp double‑pole breaker (often used for dryers, water heaters, or condensers)
- Eleven 20‑amp standard breakers (kitchen and small appliance circuits)
- Seven 15‑amp standard breakers (lighting and general branch circuits)
- Neat, code‑compliant wiring: Installed new THHN conductors and PVC conduit runs where needed to keep the installation tidy, serviceable, and compliant.
Why This Upgrade Matters
A modern 200‑amp panel in Raleigh provides the capacity and safety features homes need today—especially with added loads like EV chargers, upgraded HVAC, and premium appliances. The aluminum bus panel selected for this project offers reliable performance backed by a 20‑year transferable warranty, adding long‑term value.
Whole‑home surge protection helps extend the life of electronics and appliances by reducing the everyday wear caused by minor surges and providing a robust first line of defense against larger events. The installed unit includes a $50k, 10‑year equipment warranty on covered items; claims are secondary to your existing insurance and direct lightning strikes are excluded.
Code, Safety, and Inspection
As local inspectors implement the 2020 NEC in Raleigh, some homes may require AFCI upgrades on certain circuits. In older wiring systems, preexisting issues (such as shared neutrals) can cause nuisance tripping and may require troubleshooting. Our Raleigh panel upgrade specialists account for these possibilities, explain options, and complete permitted work to pass inspection.
During panel changeouts, power is temporarily shut off. To minimize disruption, our team makes a generator available for limited power needs during the outage, and we coordinate inspection to restore service promptly.
Backed by Touchstone Craftsmanship
This Raleigh panel upgrade is covered by our Signature Lifetime Craftsmanship Warranty, in addition to the manufacturer’s warranties noted above. It’s another reason homeowners choose Touchstone Electric for Panels & Service Upgrades and Electrical Panel Upgrades throughout Raleigh, NC.
Reviewed by Our Customer
Bill Wells praised our work with a Google review. Read or share it here: View the customer’s Google review.
Need an Electrical Panel Upgrade in Raleigh?
If you’re planning a 200‑amp panel replacement, breaker updates, or whole‑home surge protection in Raleigh, our local team is ready to help. We handle permitting, perform clean and code‑compliant installations, and stand behind our work.