Most panel replacements take four to six hours. Your power will be off during that window, but we schedule early so you are back online well before evening. Complex upgrades involving service mast or main line work may take longer, and we will tell you upfront.

Yes. A Level 2 home charger needs a dedicated 240-volt circuit run from your panel to your parking spot. We handle the permit, circuit, mounting, and inspection in a single day. If your panel needs room first, we will sort that out during the initial assessment.

Not always, but most of it has been disturbed, overloaded, or covered with insulation over the decades, which makes it genuinely risky. Most Virginia insurers will not cover homes with active knob-and-tube wiring. We inspect what is actually there and recommend only what the condition honestly warrants.

We do. A standard home inspection rarely goes deep on electrical systems. We inspect the panel, wiring, grounding, GFCI and AFCI protection, and overall load capacity. For older Hampton Roads homes, especially, a dedicated electrical inspection before closing can save you from costly surprises after you move in.

Stop using that circuit immediately. A burning electrical smell means something is overheating, and that is a fire risk. If smoke is visible or the smell is strong, leave and call 911 first. Otherwise, call Phase 3 Electrical at 757-715-1586, and we will get back to you the same day.