What to know, when updating your Electric Panel or Main Service

Upgrading your electrical panel is a smart move for safety, performance, and future readiness—especially with the growing demand from EV chargers, smart devices, and modern appliances. It’s important to choose the right panel size, ensure code compliance, and verify that your home’s grounding and bonding systems are up to date. A professional installation ensures safe power distribution, room for expansion, and peace of mind for years to come.

Smart, Safe, and Built to Last — Our Premium Electrical Panels

When it comes to your home’s electrical system, quality matters. That’s why we install top-of-the-line CH panels designed for safety, reliability, and long-term peace of mind. Every panel comes with a limited lifetime warranty on both the panel and breakers, so you’re covered for the long haul.

These panels feature high-conductivity copper components for better performance, and a plug-on neutral design that allows for a cleaner, faster installation. The main breakers are built tough, able to safely stop higher levels of electrical faults than most standard panels.

Homeowners love the “trip to off” feature, which makes it easy to spot a tripped breaker, and the mechanical trip indicator flag for added peace of mind. Plus, the unique sandalwood finish looks great and resists scratches, perfect for garages or utility spaces where appearance still matters.

It’s a smarter, safer upgrade for your home’s electrical system.

Upgrading Your Electrical Service: Safety, Code, and Peace of Mind

Upgrading your electrical service is more than just increasing power, it’s about protecting your home and meeting modern safety standards. Our service upgrades include a new meter base, vertical riser, and a primary service disconnect, all installed to meet current electrical code requirements.

The primary service disconnect allows first responders or utility crews to safely shut off power in an emergency, an essential safety feature now required by code in many areas. A new meter base and riser ensure a stable, weather-resistant connection to the utility, reducing the risk of failure or fire.

Whether you’re adding new appliances, an EV charger, or just future-proofing your home, a properly upgraded service keeps your electrical system safe, compliant, and ready for what’s next.

Main Service Disconnect: A Critical Safety Upgrade for Your Home

A main service disconnect is a vital safety feature that allows your entire electrical system to be shut off from a single switch. In an emergency—such as a fire, flood, or electrical fault—this quick shutoff can protect your home, family, and first responders from serious danger.

Now required by code in many areas, the main disconnect gives homeowners and utility crews a fast, clear way to control incoming power. It’s an important part of any modern electrical system and a must-have when upgrading your service for safety, compliance, and peace of mind.

Why Replacing Your Meter Base Matters

Your meter base is the critical connection point between your home and the utility company’s power supply. Over time, weather exposure, corrosion, or outdated components can lead to poor connections, power issues, or even fire hazards.

Replacing your meter base ensures safe, reliable power delivery, improved grounding, and compliance with current electrical codes. It also helps support modern electrical demands, like EV chargers, larger appliances, or home additions. A new meter base is a smart investment in both safety and long-term performance for your home.

Grounding System Upgrades: The Foundation of Electrical Safety

A properly installed and updated grounding system is essential to protecting your home, appliances, and loved ones. It provides a safe path for excess electricity, such as lightning strikes or power surges, to travel harmlessly into the earth, helping prevent shock hazards, electrical fires, and equipment damage.

Upgrading your grounding system ensures your main electrical service meets current code requirements, improves overall system stability, and supports the safe operation of modern electronics and high-demand devices. It’s a small upgrade that makes a big difference in your home’s safety and reliability.

Find out more about this in our other blog about Surge Protection

Whole Home Surge Protection: Guarding What Matters Most

Power surges can strike in an instant, damaging appliances, electronics, and even your home’s wiring. Whole home surge protection acts as a first line of defense, blocking harmful voltage spikes before they reach your valuable equipment. Installed at your main panel, it provides 24/7 protection from utility surges, and everyday power fluctuations. It’s a smart investment in safety, reliability, and long-term peace of mind.

Find out more about this in our other blog about Surge Protection

Power Starts at the Generator Inlet

A generator inlet is the crucial connection point that allows you to safely bring power from your portable generator into your home’s electrical system. Installed on the exterior of your home, it works in tandem with a safety interlock or transfer switch to deliver reliable backup power during an outage without running cords through windows or doors. It’s a clean, secure, and code-compliant solution for keeping your essentials running when the grid goes down.

Find out more about this in our other blog about Whole Home Backup Power