Whether you’re building a new home, adding living space, finishing a basement, upgrading your electrical service, or rewiring an older home, having a properly designed electrical system is essential to the safety, functionality, and long-term value of your property.
Camson Electric provides residential electrical services for homeowners, builders, and developers throughout Salt Lake City, Herriman, Riverton, South Jordan, Sandy, Draper, Bluffdale, and surrounding Northern Utah communities. Since 2007, our team has helped power new homes, home additions, basement finishes, ADUs, and residential developments throughout Utah.
We can assist with every phase of a residential project, including planning and design, temporary power, rough-in installation, finish trim, service upgrades, panel installations, and final inspections.
What Types of Residential Electrical Projects Do Electricians Handle?
Residential electricians help homeowners safely power new living spaces, modernize older homes, and prepare properties for future electrical demands.
Common residential electrical projects include:
- New home construction
- Home additions
- Basement finishes
- Accessory dwelling units (ADUs)
- Electrical service upgrades
- Panel replacements
- Whole-home rewires
- EV charger preparation
- Lighting upgrades
- Electrical planning and design
Residential construction has been a major part of Camson Electric since the company’s earliest days. From complete home rewires to new residential construction, our team has spent years working in attics, crawl spaces, unfinished basements, and active construction sites, developing the experience needed to solve challenges efficiently and keep projects moving forward.
Electrical Services for Townhomes, Condominiums, Apartments, and Multi-Family Developments
Camson Electric also works with builders and developers on townhome communities, condominium projects, twin homes, apartments, and multi-family residential developments throughout Northern Utah. These projects often require careful coordination between multiple trades, consistent installation standards across multiple units, and electrical systems designed to support long-term reliability.
Our team can assist with:
- Electrical planning and design
- Temporary power installation
- Rough-in electrical work
- Service equipment and panel installations
- Lighting and device installation
- Finish trim work
- Inspection coordination
- Electrical systems for common areas and shared spaces
Whether the project consists of a small townhome development or a larger residential community, Camson Electric works closely with builders to help keep projects on schedule and built to current electrical codes.
What Is the Standard Electrical Service for Residential Homes?
Today, 200-amp service is the standard for most new homes and major residential electrical projects.
Residential electrical systems have evolved significantly over the years:
- 60-amp service is commonly found in older homes and is often inadequate for modern needs.
- 100-amp service became common in homes built from the 1960s through the 1990s.
- 200-amp service is now the standard for most new construction and major upgrades.
- 400-amp service is typically reserved for large custom homes with substantial electrical demands.
A properly sized electrical service helps ensure your home can safely support today’s appliances while providing room for future growth.
Is a 200 Amp Service Normal for a House?
Yes. A 200-amp electrical service is considered normal and is the current standard for most newly constructed homes.
A 200-amp service provides the capacity needed for:
- EV chargers
- Modern HVAC systems
- Home offices
- Smart home technology
- Basement finishes
- Home additions
- Future electrical upgrades
Many homeowners choose a 200-amp service because it provides flexibility for future projects without overloading the electrical system.
What Permits Do You Need for Residential Electrical Work?
Most residential electrical projects that add, alter, or expand an electrical system require permits and inspections.
Permits are commonly required for:
- Electrical panel replacements
- Service upgrades
- New circuits
- Basement finishes
- Home additions
- ADUs
- Whole-home rewires
- EV charger installations
Permits help ensure electrical work is completed safely, inspected properly, and meets current building code requirements. In most cases, a licensed electrical contractor handles the permitting and inspection process.
Because permit requirements can vary between municipalities, homeowners often rely on experienced electrical contractors to manage the permitting process. Camson Electric regularly coordinates inspections and permitting requirements for residential projects throughout Salt Lake County and surrounding Northern Utah communities.
Can I Upgrade My Electrical Panel Without Rewiring My House?
In many cases, yes. A panel upgrade does not automatically require a whole-home rewire.
If the existing wiring is in good condition, properly grounded, and meets current safety requirements, a licensed electrician can often upgrade the electrical panel while keeping much of the home’s wiring in place.
Additional upgrades may still be recommended if the home contains:
- Outdated wiring
- Damaged insulation
- Ungrounded circuits
- Older electrical systems that no longer meet modern standards
The best way to determine whether a panel upgrade alone is appropriate is through a professional electrical evaluation.
Can a House Be Rewired Without Removing Drywall?
Yes. In many situations, electricians can rewire a home while minimizing drywall removal.
Modern rewiring techniques often involve:
- Fishing wires through wall cavities
- Accessing wiring through attics
- Using crawl spaces and basements
- Utilizing existing outlet and switch openings
Small access openings may still be necessary, but a complete demolition of walls is rarely required. The best approach depends on the age of the home, existing wiring conditions, and accessibility.
Rewiring existing homes helped shape Camson Electric during its early years. Our team spent years upgrading older homes by removing outdated wiring, installing modern electrical systems, and bringing properties up to current code requirements. That hands-on experience continues to benefit homeowners today when evaluating rewiring projects and electrical upgrades.
Does Upgrading to 200-Amp Service Increase Home Value?
While it may not increase appraised value dollar-for-dollar, a 200-amp service upgrade can make a home more attractive to buyers.
Benefits often include:
- Improved electrical safety
- Greater electrical capacity
- Support for EV chargers and modern appliances
- Better readiness for future technology
- Fewer concerns during home inspections
Many buyers view an upgraded electrical service as a valuable improvement because it reduces the likelihood of future electrical upgrades.
Why Choose Camson Electric for Residential Electrical Services?
Since 2007, Camson Electric has helped homeowners, builders, and developers complete residential electrical projects throughout Northern Utah. Our team has experience with new home construction, home additions, basement finishes, ADUs, service upgrades, panel replacements, and whole-home rewiring.
When you work with Camson Electric, you benefit from:
- Nearly two decades of electrical experience
- Licensed and experienced electricians
- Strong relationships with homeowners and builders
- Attention to detail throughout every phase of the project
- Commitment to quality workmanship and code compliance
- Local experience throughout Salt Lake City and Northern Utah
Whether you’re building a new home, expanding your living space, or upgrading an existing electrical system, our team is focused on helping your project stay on schedule and built to last.
Start Your Residential Electrical Project
Whether you’re building a new home, finishing a basement, adding an ADU, upgrading your electrical service, planning for an EV charger, installing a backup generator, or preparing for a whole-home rewire, Camson Electric is ready to help.
If you’re planning a residential electrical project in Salt Lake City, Herriman, Riverton, South Jordan, Sandy, Draper, Bluffdale, or the surrounding Northern Utah area, contact our team today to request a quote.