200 Amp Underground Service Install on a House Fire Rebuild

When a home goes through a fire, the rebuild process is a lot more than just fixing walls and replacing flooring. The electrical system has to be rebuilt from the ground up - and that means getting the service right before anything else moves forward. That's exactly what we were called in to handle here, working alongside the Paul Davis restoration team.

The scope included installing a new 200 amp meter and running the service underground from the street to the home. To do that, we brought in a mini excavator and dug a clean trench across the front of the property. The conduit went down into the ground, warning tape was laid over it - which is code-required practice so anyone digging in the area later knows what's below - and then the trench was backfilled and compacted. That compaction step matters. A poorly backfilled trench settles over time and can cause problems down the road.

The new Schneider Electric meter enclosure was mounted clean and solid on the exterior wall, with the conduit runs strapped down tight and routed properly up the siding. Inside the enclosure during the wiring phase, you can see the panel taking shape - breakers, lugs, and conductors all organized correctly. The finished unit is buttoned up and ready for the utility to connect. It's a solid, code-compliant installation that gives this home a fresh, reliable foundation to be rebuilt on.

This is exactly the kind of work where shortcuts can cause real problems later. Fire-damaged homes often had older electrical systems to begin with. Using the rebuild as an opportunity to upgrade to a proper 200 amp underground service means this home is set up better than it was before the fire. That's a win for the homeowner and for the restoration project as a whole.

Coordinating with a restoration contractor like Paul Davis means every trade has to be on the same page. We were in and out with the electrical portion handled correctly, which keeps the whole project moving. If you're dealing with a fire repair, an older overhead service, or just need a panel or meter upgrade, this is the kind of work we do every day.