Whole-Home Rewiring & 200A Panel Upgrade in Charlotte, NC

Touchstone Electric’s Charlotte team (Matthews branch) completed a comprehensive whole-home rewire and 200A service upgrade for homeowner Ryan Dennehy in Charlotte, NC. Led by technician Brian Cain, this permitted project modernized the home’s electrical system from meter to outlets and brought the garage and critical circuits up to current code. Completed on December 9, 2023, the work improves safety, capacity, and reliability for today’s electrical demands.

Project scope and highlights

200A main panel upgrade and relocation: Installed and supplied a new 200A load center in the garage, relocating the panel from the kitchen to create a safer, code-compliant distribution point.
Exterior service improvements: Performed a panel tune-up on the exterior main equipment and installed a new riser for the meter base.
System cleanup and removal: Removed the old kitchen fuse panel, the sub-panel, and outdated electrical boxes and wiring.
Grounding and bonding: Installed a new grounding system to help protect the home and ensure proper fault clearing.
Whole-home surge protection: Installed and supplied a whole-house surge protector to help defend appliances and electronics from voltage spikes.
New branch circuits: Installed and supplied new outlet circuits throughout the home in accordance with current electrical code.
Modern devices and boxes: Installed all-new 3-prong outlets with covers, plus new outlet and switch boxes for a clean, consistent finish.
Crawl space power: Ran a new home run dedicated to crawl space equipment for dependable operation.
Garage wiring: Rewired the garage and brought it fully up to code for lighting, receptacles, and equipment needs.
HVAC disconnect: Installed and supplied a 110V circuit with a disconnect for the HVAC system to meet code and serviceability requirements.
Permits and inspections: Secured the required electrical permit and coordinated inspection in Charlotte.

Safety, reliability, and code compliance

This Charlotte whole-home rewire addressed aging components and capacity limitations by replacing obsolete fuse equipment, correcting outdated wiring methods, and providing modern grounding and surge protection. Relocating the service equipment to the garage improves accessibility for future service while keeping the system organized and compliant with the current electrical code.

The result is a cleaner, safer electrical infrastructure designed to support present and future load needs—from everyday outlets to HVAC and specialty equipment.

Annual Home Safety Membership

To help maintain long-term safety, the homeowner added our Annual Home Safety Membership – Gold. As part of this membership, our team performs:

Checks of smoke and CO detectors
Panel safety review and overall safety check
Code update guidance
Inspection for loose, worn, or deteriorated connections
Sealing and securing of connectors as needed

This proactive approach helps keep the upgraded system performing reliably year after year.

Reviewed by our Charlotte customer

After the project, Ryan Dennehy shared a review of his experience with our team. Read the Google review here: View Ryan’s Google Review.

Proudly serving Charlotte from our Matthews branch

Touchstone Electric provides whole-home rewiring, panel upgrades, surge protection, and code-compliant circuit installations throughout Charlotte, NC. Whether you’re renovating, correcting outdated wiring, or planning for additional load capacity, our licensed electricians deliver permitted, inspected work with clear communication from start to finish.

If you’re considering a rewire or panel upgrade in the Charlotte area, our local team is ready to help you plan a safe, dependable, and future-ready electrical system.