Shocking Electric Solutions, Inc. upgrades and replaces electrical panels for homeowners in Senoia, GA. We are a licensed Georgia electrical contractor (license EN216120) based at 1002 Highway 16 W, Suite A, in Newnan, so Senoia is close to home for our crews. From historic homes near downtown to newer subdivisions on the edges of town, we help Senoia families get service equipment that is safe, code-compliant, and ready for the way they use power today.

Senoia Homes and Their Electrical Panels

Senoia has a mix of housing that you do not find in every Coweta County town. Homes near the historic downtown can date back many decades and may have been rewired in stages over the years. Newer neighborhoods built in the last couple of decades usually have modern breaker panels, but many were installed with just enough capacity for the original house and not much more. Both situations lead to panel upgrades, for different reasons.

Older homes near downtown

In older homes, the panel is often only one piece of the puzzle. We regularly find fuse boxes or early breaker panels, add-on subpanels installed without proper feeders, missing grounding, and wiring that has been extended many times. Replacing the panel in these homes is often the first step toward a safer system, and we will point out any wiring concerns we see so you can plan ahead. If the wiring itself is the bigger issue, our complete home rewire page explains that process.

Newer subdivisions

In newer Senoia homes, the usual story is a full panel. A finished basement, an outdoor kitchen, a pool or hot tub, a second HVAC system, or an EV charger can use up every remaining breaker space. When that happens, the choice is between adding a subpanel that the main service can support or upgrading the main panel and service. A load calculation tells us which makes sense.

Signs Your Senoia Home Needs a Panel Upgrade

Breakers trip when several large appliances run at the same time
Lights dim or flicker when the HVAC, dryer, or well pump starts
There are no open spaces left for new circuits
The home still has a fuse box or an older panel that inspectors or insurers have flagged
Breakers or the panel cover feel warm, or you hear buzzing from the panel
You are planning a renovation, addition, EV charger, or generator connection
You notice scorch marks or a burning smell near the panel. If so, turn off the affected circuit if it is safe to do so and call a licensed electrician promptly

Some of these symptoms can come from a single bad circuit or loose connection rather than the panel. We troubleshoot first and recommend a full upgrade only when the service equipment is the real limitation. Our page on flickering lights covers several of the common non-panel causes.

What Our Panel Upgrades Include

An honest evaluation of your panel, meter base, service entrance, grounding, and existing circuits
A load calculation when we are deciding whether your home needs more amperage
A written estimate with the scope of work spelled out, including any options
Permit and inspection handled by us with the correct local office for your address
Utility coordination for disconnect and reconnect with your power provider. Senoia-area homes are typically served by Georgia Power or Coweta-Fayette EMC, depending on the address
Removal and replacement of the old panel, with each circuit reconnected, torqued, and checked
Grounding and bonding corrections where the upgrade requires them
AFCI and GFCI protection where current code calls for it
A clearly labeled panel directory so you know which breaker controls each area

Panel Upgrades and Historic Character

If you own an older home in or near Senoia’s historic district, you probably care about how the work looks as much as how it performs. Panel replacements usually stay in the same location, and service upgrades are planned to keep exterior equipment as tidy as possible. If anything about the meter or service entrance location needs to change, we discuss it with you before work starts, so there are no surprises. If your property has specific local design requirements, let us know so we can plan around them.

Planning for What Comes Next

A panel upgrade is the best time to make room for future projects. Many Senoia homeowners use the opportunity to add:

A dedicated EV charger circuit. See our EV charger installation page.
A generator transfer switch or interlock so a generator can run essential circuits during outages. See generator transfer switches.
Whole-home surge protection at the panel. See surge protection.
Circuits for a shop, pool equipment, or a finished basement, planned into the new layout instead of squeezed in later.

Our Process, Step by Step

Reach out

Call (678) 552-9399, text (470) 516-7261, or book online. Let us know what you are noticing and what you hope to add.

Evaluation and estimate

A licensed electrician visits your Senoia home, inspects the service equipment and loads, and explains what is safe, what is not, and what is optional. You receive a written estimate.

Permit, scheduling, and utility coordination

After you approve the work, we pull the permit and coordinate with your utility. Most panel replacements are completed in a single working day. Work involving the meter base or service entrance may take longer, and we will tell you ahead of time.

Installation, inspection, and walkthrough

We install the new equipment, pass inspection, and walk you through the finished panel.

Why Senoia Homeowners Call Us

Licensed Georgia electrical contractor, license EN216120
Local office in Newnan, a short drive from Senoia
Permits and inspections handled for you
Clear written estimates before work begins
Installation work backed by a 2-year warranty
Office hours Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM

For other electrical work around town, see our Senoia electrician page and our page on lighting installation in Senoia.

Senoia Panel Upgrade FAQ

Is a permit required?

Yes. Panel replacements and service upgrades require an electrical permit and inspection. We take care of both.

Will my power be off?

Yes, for part of the day while the old panel is removed and the new one is connected. We will give you an expected timeline before work begins.

What does a panel upgrade cost?

The price depends on amperage, the condition of the meter base and service entrance, grounding corrections, and any circuit repairs. We provide a written estimate after an evaluation. Our panel upgrade cost guide explains the main factors.

My home is historic. Can you still upgrade the panel?

Yes. Older homes are a regular part of our work. We will also point out any wiring concerns we see so you can plan next steps.

Do you offer emergency or after-hours service?

No. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. If you see smoke or fire, leave the house and call 911. For outages or downed lines, contact your utility. Then reach out to us and we will follow up on the next business day.

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Schedule a Panel Upgrade Estimate in Senoia

Ready to get started? 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 Senoia, Coweta and Fayette counties, and communities within about 40 miles. Our work is backed by a 2-year warranty.

Electrical Panel Upgrade in Senoia, GA