Whole-Home Rewiring and 200A Panel Upgrade in Fayetteville, NC

Touchstone Electric’s Raleigh branch completed a comprehensive whole-home rewiring and 200-amp main panel upgrade for homeowner Tara Kamiya in Fayetteville. Led by technician Francisco Martinez, this project delivered a safer, more reliable electrical system, complete with permitting, inspection coordination, and surge protection for added peace of mind.

Completed on January 16, 2025, this upgrade is backed by our Lifetime Craftsmanship Warranty, plus a 20-year transferable manufacturer warranty on the installed panel.

Scope of Work Performed

200A Main Panel Upgrade (Indoor, Aluminum) — Panel brought to current electrical code standards. We replaced the panel and main lug, labeled all circuits, properly grounded and bonded the enclosure, reconnected the service entrance conductors, and restored existing branch circuits. The panel labeling and organization make future service simpler and safer.
Whole-Home Rewire — Branch circuits were updated to modern standards with clean terminations and labeling, improving reliability for lighting, general-use outlets, and dedicated loads. Standard 15A and 20A breakers were installed where appropriate, with double-pole breakers added for larger equipment.
Whole-Home Surge Protection — Installed a device featuring $10K / 3-year protection to help shield sensitive electronics and appliances from damaging voltage spikes.
Permitting & Inspection — Our team pulled the required electrical permit and coordinated the inspection in Fayetteville to ensure all work met local and national requirements.

To support the upgraded service, we also supplied the appropriate feeder conductors and installed the necessary standard breakers, including 15A and 20A units for lighting and small-appliance circuits, and double-pole 20A, 30A, and 50A breakers for dedicated loads such as dryers, ranges, HVAC, and EV charging equipment.

Code Compliance and AFCI Considerations

As inspectors continue to implement NEC 2020, some homes may require AFCI upgrades on certain circuits. Our team explained these requirements and the potential for nuisance tripping related to preexisting issues (for example, shared neutrals) that sometimes require diagnostic time to resolve. We plan for these scenarios so your Fayetteville home remains both safe and compliant.

Minimizing Downtime During the Upgrade

Because power must be temporarily disconnected for a main panel replacement, Touchstone Electric made a generator available for limited essential power during the outage. This helps keep key devices running while we complete the upgrade.

Home Safety Plan — GOLD Membership

As part of this project, Tara received our Annual Home Safety Plan — GOLD. It begins with a thorough Home Safety Inspection and includes valuable ongoing benefits.

Panel inspection: voltage readings, bus bar condition, sealed KOs, proper bonding
Testing of surge protection and service disconnects
Inspection of main service components: meter base, feeders, weatherhead/riser, grounding
Site testing of smoke/CO detectors and other protection systems
GFCI testing and checks on HVAC/major appliance disconnects

Member perks include:

Upgrade to a 4-year warranty on work performed by Touchstone Electric
8% discount on today’s work (maximum $500)
$0 dispatch to your home for any reason
$0 diagnostic fee for electrical issues

Customer Feedback

After the project, Tara Kamiya shared positive feedback about her experience with our team. We appreciate the trust Fayetteville homeowners place in Touchstone Electric and are proud to deliver reliable results on every job.

Why Fayetteville Homeowners Choose Touchstone Electric

Local, code-compliant expertise from our Raleigh branch serving Fayetteville, NC
Lifetime Craftsmanship Warranty on our workmanship
20-year transferable warranty on the installed panel
Full-service project handling: permits, inspection coordination, and system labeling
Proactive protection with whole-home surge defense

If you need a whole-home rewire, 200A panel upgrade, or surge protection in Fayetteville, contact Touchstone Electric’s Raleigh team to schedule your assessment.

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