Residential Electrical Panel Upgrades in Santa Clarita
In Santa Clarita, family life moves fast—between school drop-offs, soccer practice, and weekend trips to Six Flags Magic Mountain—your home's electrical system needs to keep up. A modern electrical panel is the backbone of a safe, efficient home, especially in master-planned communities across Valencia, Saugus, Canyon Country, and Newhall. Shaffer Construction, Inc. upgrades residential panels to meet today's higher demand from air conditioning, EV chargers, smart appliances, and future additions. We deliver clean, code-compliant upgrades with minimal downtime, so your home runs smoothly and safely. Whether you're in a 1980s tract home near Bouquet Canyon or a newer townhome near Westfield Valencia Town Center, we tailor your upgrade for capacity, reliability, and peace of mind.
Our Work
Benefits
Modern Solutions, Future Ready
We design panel upgrades with tomorrow in mind. Whether you plan to add an EV charger, battery storage, solar, or a heat pump, Shaffer Construction specifies equipment with expansion capacity—200A standard, 225A where appropriate, and 320/400A for larger custom homes. We integrate load management and smart-ready gear, including whole-home surge protection, AFCI/GFCI breakers, and energy monitoring options. Our layouts reserve space for future circuits and use utility-approved meter bases and copper bus panels from trusted manufacturers, ensuring scalability with minimal disruption later.
Local Codes and Permits
Our team handles permitting with the City of Santa Clarita Building and Safety Division and coordinates meter releases with SCE. We design and install to the current California Electrical Code (Title 24, Part 3), including NEC Articles 230 (Services), 250 (Grounding and Bonding), and 210 (Branch Circuits). We ensure 110.26 working clearances, proper labeling per 110.22, and AFCI/GFCI protection as required by 210.8/210.12. From HOA architectural submissions to final inspection, we keep your upgrade fully compliant and inspection‑ready.
Certified Quality Workmanship
We use premium materials and precise methods: copper THHN/THWN‑2 conductors, anti‑oxidant compound on aluminum lugs, UL‑listed NEMA 3R enclosures for exterior installs, and copper bus panels for heat resilience. All terminations are torqued to manufacturer specifications with calibrated tools. We upgrade grounding with UFER connection verification or dual ground rods and bond metal gas and water lines. Our crews maintain clean, labeled wiring—no shortcuts—so future service and expansion are simple and safe.
Custom Plans for Every Home
Every project begins with a load calculation tailored to your home’s real usage: A/C tonnage, EV charging plans, backyard additions, and workshop tools common in SCV garages. We map panel locations for code-compliant clearances in tight side yards, consider underground vs. overhead service, and review HOA requirements for visible equipment. If relocation is needed, we design neat conduit runs and transitions that complement stucco exteriors. You’ll receive a clear plan, schedule, and budget before work begins.
What We Offer
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I really need a 200A panel for my Santa Clarita home?+
If your home has central A/C, plans for an EV charger, or frequent breaker trips, 200A is often the right fit. Many 1980s–1990s homes with 100–125A services are undersized for today’s loads. We perform a NEC 220 load calculation to determine the correct size—sometimes 225A or even 320/400A for larger custom homes.
How long will my power be off during the panel upgrade?+
Most power outages last 6–10 hours on installation day. We schedule SCE shut-down and inspection to minimize downtime, often restoring power the same day. In rare cases requiring complex relocations or trenching, we may extend to a second day and set up temporary solutions if needed.
Do I need HOA approval for a panel upgrade in Valencia or Bridgeport?+
Many HOAs require architectural approval for exterior equipment changes, including meter/main replacements, conduit runs, or relocations. We provide the necessary submittal package—spec sheets, elevations, and finish notes—and coordinate timing so HOA approval aligns with permit processing at the City of Santa Clarita.
Can you upgrade my panel and add an EV charger circuit at the same time?+
Yes. We commonly install dedicated 40–60A EV circuits during panel upgrades, saving time and permit fees. We can also add load management or smart breakers if you’re tight on capacity. Tell us your EV model and charging goals so we size the panel and breaker correctly.
Will my panel be ready for future solar or battery storage?+
We design with future projects in mind—reserving breaker spaces, adding whole‑home surge protection, and selecting equipment compatible with solar and battery interconnections. Tell us your timeline and goals, and we’ll configure a panel that streamlines future solar or storage permits and inspections.
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