Whole-Home Rewiring and 200A Panel Upgrade in Spartanburg, SC
Touchstone Electric’s Greenville branch, serving Spartanburg from our Taylors location, completed a comprehensive whole-home rewiring and service upgrade for Servpro - Spartanburg County (MP Restoration LLC). Led by technician Tyler Harris, this project brought a 1,000 sq ft home up to modern safety and reliability standards with a new 200-amp meter/panel combo, full grounding, and a whole-house surge protector. Completed on December 9, 2024, the work included all permitting and inspections for true turn-key delivery.
Following completion, Servpro - Spartanburg County (MP Restoration LLC) shared positive feedback about our team’s professionalism and workmanship.
Scope of Work We Completed
- 200A Meter/Panel Combo (feed-through lugs): Coordinated utility power drop, installed new meter/panel combination equipment, and set ground rods with grounding electrode conductors for a safe and code-compliant service.
- Whole-Home Rewiring (~1,000 sq ft heated area): Disconnected power, removed outdated wiring, fished and installed new conductors, and reconnected all devices, outlets, and switches. Final testing and inspection ensured everything functioned correctly.
- Grounding System: Upgraded bonding and grounding to stabilize the electrical system and help protect people and equipment.
- Whole-House Surge Protection: Installed at the service to guard sensitive electronics and appliances against voltage spikes.
- New Breakers for Safe Circuit Protection:
- 3x 30A double-pole breakers for large loads such as a dryer, water heater, A/C condenser, spa, or EV charger
- 6x 20A breakers dedicated to small appliance circuits
- 4x 15A breakers for lighting and standard branch circuits
- Permits and Inspections: We handled the electrical permit and coordinated all inspections for compliance and peace of mind.
- Professional Crew: A dedicated team of wiremen provided the labor and expertise needed to finish efficiently and to code.
Code Compliance and Inspection Readiness
Our work in Spartanburg, SC follows current National Electrical Code practices as enforced by local inspectors. During upgrades of this nature, inspectors may require arc-fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) protection on certain circuits under newer code cycles. If existing conditions such as shared neutrals are discovered, circuits may need corrective work to ensure proper AFCI performance. Our team identifies these issues, explains options, and resolves them to keep your home safe and compliant.
We also coordinate directly with the power provider for the scheduled service drop, minimizing downtime. Upon request, we can make a generator available for limited temporary power during the outage window.
Why Spartanburg Homeowners Choose Touchstone Electric
- Local expertise: Performed by our Greenville branch team serving Spartanburg from Taylors, with deep knowledge of local permitting and inspection processes.
- End-to-end service: Utility coordination, permitting, installation, testing, and inspection all handled by one accountable contractor.
- Safety-first approach: Upgraded grounding, modern panel equipment, and whole-home surge protection for a resilient electrical system.
- Clean, careful rewiring: We fish new wiring through existing spaces to reduce disruption while delivering reliable, updated circuits.
- Transparent communication: Clear expectations about code requirements and any corrective steps needed for full compliance.
Planning a Rewire or Service Upgrade in Spartanburg?
If your home needs a panel upgrade, grounding improvements, surge protection, or a full rewire, Touchstone Electric is ready to help. Our licensed electricians deliver safe, code-compliant work with minimal disruption and clear communication from start to finish.
Reach out to schedule a consultation with our Greenville team serving Spartanburg, SC. We’ll review your goals, outline options, and provide a professional plan to modernize your home’s electrical system.
