If your home is running out of power capacity, a new panel alone may not be enough. Shocking Electric Solutions, Inc. performs electrical service upgrades in Newnan, GA, including 200-amp service changes, meter base replacements, new service entrance cable and masts, and main disconnects, with the permit, inspection, and utility coordination handled for you. Call (678) 552-9399, text (470) 516-7261, or book online.
Service Upgrade Work We Do
- Service upgrades, commonly from 100 or 150 amps to 200 amps
- Meter base replacement for damaged, corroded, or undersized meter bases
- Service entrance cable and mast replacement, including storm-damaged masts
- Main disconnects and exterior emergency disconnects where required
- Panel replacement done with the service change; see our panel upgrade page
- Grounding and bonding brought up to current code
- Pedestal and post-mounted meter bases for outbuildings and new services
Signs Your Home Needs More Capacity
- You want to add an EV charger, heat pump, hot tub, pool equipment, or a shop
- Your panel is full and there is no room for new circuits
- The main breaker trips, or lights dim when large appliances start
- Your home still has 100-amp service with modern appliances
- You are planning an addition or major remodel
- Your meter base or service mast is damaged, rusted, or pulling away from the house
We Start With a Load Calculation
We do not upsize a service just because it sounds good. We add up your home’s actual and planned loads using the method in the electrical code, then tell you whether your current service can handle what you want to add. Sometimes the answer is a few new circuits or a load-management device for an EV charger. Sometimes it is a 200-amp service. Either way, you get the reasoning, not just a price.
What a Service Upgrade Day Looks Like
- We pull the permit and schedule the utility disconnect
- The utility disconnects power at the meter
- We replace the meter base, service entrance, main disconnect, and panel as planned, and update grounding and bonding
- The inspector checks the work
- The utility reconnects and we restore and test your circuits
Timing depends on the utility and inspection schedules. We tell you up front how long the power will be off and what to plan for.
Storm Damage and Meter Base Repairs
High winds and falling limbs can pull a service mast off the house or damage the meter base. Stay away from downed or damaged lines and call your utility first. The utility handles lines up to the meter. The meter base, mast, and service equipment on the house belong to the homeowner, and we can repair or replace them so the utility can restore power. See our urgent electrical repair page for what to do in the meantime.
Serving Newnan and Coweta County
We are based on Highway 16 West in Newnan and serve all of Coweta County, including Senoia, Sharpsburg, Moreland, and Grantville, plus nearby Peachtree City, Tyrone, and other communities within about 40 miles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a panel upgrade and a service upgrade?
A panel upgrade replaces the breaker panel inside or outside your home. A service upgrade increases the capacity of the power coming in, usually from 100 or 150 amps to 200 amps, which can mean a new meter base, service entrance cable or mast, and main disconnect, along with utility coordination. Many projects include both.
How do I know if I need a 200-amp service?
A load calculation tells us. Common reasons include adding an EV charger, heat pump, hot tub, shop, or an addition, or a home that already trips the main or has a full panel. We do the math before recommending anything.
Who do you coordinate with for a service upgrade?
The utility, usually Georgia Power or Coweta-Fayette EMC in our area, handles disconnecting and reconnecting power at the meter. The local building department issues the permit and inspection. We schedule both.
How long will my power be off?
Often most of a day, depending on the scope and when the utility can disconnect and reconnect. We tell you what to expect before the work day.
Can you replace a damaged meter base?
Yes. Storm damage, corrosion, and pulled-away service masts are common reasons. The utility owns the meter itself, but the meter base and service equipment on your house are the homeowner’s, and we can replace them.
Do I need a permit?
Yes. Service upgrades require a permit and inspection, and the utility will not reconnect without it. We pull the permit as the licensed contractor.
Related Services
- Electrical panel upgrades
- EV charger installation
- Generator transfer switches
- Whole-home surge protection
- Licensed electrical contractor in Newnan
Schedule a Service Upgrade in Newnan
Wondering whether your home needs more capacity? Call Shocking Electric Solutions, Inc. at (678) 552-9399, text us at (470) 516-7261, or book online. Our main line is voice only and cannot receive texts, so please use the text number for messages. You can also email info@shockingelectricsolutions.com. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. We are at 1002 Highway 16 W, Suite A, Newnan, GA 30263, and serve Newnan, Coweta County, and communities within about 40 miles. Our work is backed by a 2-year warranty.