Electrical Service Upgrades
for Blue Ridge & North Georgia

When Do You Need a Service Upgrade?

Modern lifestyles demand far more electricity than older homes were designed to handle. Traditional 60‑ or 100‑amp services can struggle under the load of EV chargers, generators, HVAC equipment, and smart home technologies. Signs you may need a service upgrade include:

• Frequent breaker trips and flickering lights: If lights dim when large appliances start or breakers trip often, your service may be undersized.
• Limited circuits and over‑crowded panels: Older panels may not have space for new circuits to support EV chargers, hot tubs or home offices.
• Warm or buzzing panel: Excess heat, buzzing or the smell of burning can indicate overloaded service conductors or failing components.
• Plans for high‑demand equipment: Upgrading to central air, installing a generator or adding an addition may require more capacity than your current service provides.

Why Choose a 200‑Amp or Greater Service?

Upgrading to a 200‑amp or larger service provides your home or business with headroom for today’s technology and tomorrow’s innovations. A larger service can power simultaneous devices, support renewable energy systems, and meet building codes. Benefits include:

• More capacity: Larger service panels support EV chargers, generators, heat pumps and other high‑draw devices at the same time.
• Future‑proofing: Preparing for solar panels, battery storage and smart automation systems avoids costly rework later.
• Improved safety: Adequate capacity reduces heat build‑up, prevents overloads and keeps wiring within manufacturer tolerances.
• Compliance: Modern codes often require service upgrades when adding major appliances or renovating; insurers may demand upgrades for older fuse boxes.

Our Service Upgrade Process

Smartlink Solutions makes upgrading simple. We start with a comprehensive assessment of your existing service and electrical loads. Our team designs a new service entrance, meter base and panel sized for your needs. We handle permits, coordinate with local utilities, and schedule work to minimize downtime. During installation, we upgrade service conductors, install a modern panel, connect and label circuits and improve grounding and bonding. Finally, we perform inspections and clean up, leaving your property safe and organized.

Supporting Your Smart Home

An upgraded service lays the foundation for EV chargers, backup generators and home automation. Smartlink Solutions is Generac and EV charger certified and a Loxone automation partner. With a robust service, you can integrate surge protection, panel upgrades, EV charging stations, standby generators and home automation without worrying about capacity.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a service upgrade take?

Most residential upgrades can be completed in a day. We coordinate with the utility to minimize your outage and restore power as quickly as possible. Larger commercial or multi‑meter upgrades may take longer depending on site conditions.

Do I need a permit?

Yes. All service upgrades require permits and inspection. Smartlink Solutions handles the permitting process and ensures compliance with local codes.

Will my landscaping or interior be disrupted?

We work carefully to route new service conductors and install the meter base with minimal disruption. Our crew respects your property and cleans up after installation.