Shocking Electric Solutions, Inc. upgrades and replaces electrical panels for homeowners in Fayetteville, GA. We are a Georgia licensed electrical contractor (license EN216120) based at 1002 Highway 16 W, Suite A, in Newnan, and we have been doing residential electrical work in Fayette and Coweta counties since 2008. Every panel job starts with a free estimate and is backed by a 2-year warranty.
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Fayetteville Homes Span Two Centuries
Fayetteville is home to the Fayette County Courthouse, built in 1825 and often called the oldest courthouse in Georgia, and the housing around it covers almost every era since. Near downtown and along the older corridors you will find brick ranches and split-levels from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. Many of them still have their original panel, and a few still have a fuse box tucked in a closet or carport. On the other end, new neighborhoods around Trilith and Pinewood Forest were built with modern 200-amp service.
That spread means the panel conversation in Fayetteville is different from house to house. An older ranch may need a full service upgrade before it can handle central air and an induction range. A newer home may have plenty of capacity but no open breaker spaces for the basement finish or the backyard pool. We figure out which one you have before recommending anything.
When a Fayetteville Panel Needs Attention
- You still have fuses, or the panel is a brand that an inspector, insurer or buyer has asked about
- Breakers trip when the heat pump, dryer and oven run together
- The panel is full and new circuits keep getting squeezed onto tandem breakers
- You are adding a pool, hot tub, EV charger, workshop or finished basement
- The cover is warm, the panel buzzes, or you see rust or scorch marks inside the door
- A home inspection for a sale or refinance called out the panel or grounding
Rust is more common than people think in older Fayetteville homes where the panel sits in a carport, an exterior wall or a damp basement. Moisture inside a panel is a real hazard, so if you see it, do not open the panel yourself. Call a licensed electrician.
Panel Replacement vs. Service Upgrade
These two terms get mixed up. A panel replacement swaps the breaker box for a new one, usually with more spaces, while keeping the same amperage from the utility. A service upgrade raises the amperage coming into the house, which usually means a new meter base, new service entrance conductors and coordination with the utility. Many 1960s and 1970s Fayetteville homes started with 100-amp or smaller service and need the full upgrade to support modern loads. We do a load calculation during the estimate and explain which one your house actually needs, in plain terms and in writing.
Utilities and Permits in Fayetteville
Fayetteville is served by both Georgia Power and Coweta-Fayette EMC, depending on the address. Whichever company sends your bill is the one we coordinate with for the disconnect and reconnect on upgrade day. Permits depend on where the house sits. Homes inside city limits are permitted through the City of Fayetteville, and homes with a Fayetteville mailing address in unincorporated Fayette County go through the county. We sort that out, pull the permit, and schedule the inspection. Some of the newer planned communities also have design rules for exterior equipment, so if you are in an HOA we will remind you to check before we move a meter.
How a Panel Upgrade Works With Us
- Free estimate: we inspect the panel, meter base, grounding and wiring condition and ask what you plan to add.
- Written proposal: panel size, breaker count, AFCI and GFCI protection where code requires it, and any meter or service work.
- Permit and utility: we file with the city or county and line up the power company.
- Install: old equipment out, new panel in, circuits landed and labeled, grounding electrode and bonding corrected. Most homes have power back the same day.
- Inspection and walkthrough: we meet the inspector, then show you the main breaker and the labeled directory.
Things Worth Adding at the Same Time
While the panel is open is the easiest time to add whole-home surge protection, extra spaces for future circuits, or an interlock for a portable generator. Many Fayetteville homeowners also add an EV charger in Fayetteville or plan for a generator transfer switch in Fayetteville. If testing shows the wiring itself is worn out, a home rewire in Fayetteville may be the better long-term fix.
Frequently Asked Questions
My Fayetteville house still has a fuse box. Is that a problem?
Fuses can still protect circuits when they are the correct size, but fuse boxes are often undersized for modern homes, and oversized fuses are a fire risk. Many insurers also ask about them. Replacing a fuse box with a breaker panel is one of the most common upgrades we do in older Fayetteville homes.
How do I know if I need 200-amp service?
A load calculation tells you. We add up your heating and cooling, appliances, water heater and planned additions. Some homes are fine on their current service with a new panel, and others need the upgrade.
Will I need the power company?
For a service upgrade, yes. We coordinate the disconnect and reconnect with Georgia Power or Coweta-Fayette EMC, whichever serves your home.
Do you handle the permit?
Yes. We pull the electrical permit with the City of Fayetteville or Fayette County, depending on your address, and meet the inspector.
How long does it take?
Most panel replacements take one working day. Service upgrades depend on the utility’s schedule, and we give you the date in advance.
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- Electrical panel upgrades in Newnan, GA
- Electrician in Fayetteville, GA
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- Whole-home surge protection
Book a Free Panel Estimate in Fayetteville
Call (678) 552-9399, text (470) 516-7261, email info@shockingelectricsolutions.com, or book online. Same-day and next-day appointments are often available. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, at 1002 Highway 16 W, Suite A, Newnan, GA 30263. Google reviewers rate us 4.9 stars.