Newer Homes, New Demands in Franklin Park
Franklin Park was farmland until subdivisions arrived after World War II, and building kept going long after that. The median home here dates to 1986, among the newest of any town we serve, and more than nine in ten occupied homes are owner occupied. These are houses with garages, open floor plans and plenty of room to grow.
Newer wiring is not the same as unlimited capacity, though. A 1980s or 1990s panel was planned before EV chargers, heat pumps and home offices. Renaissance Electric, a residential electrician since 1997, looks at what your panel can carry before we add to it, and we tell you when an EV charger fits as is and when it does not.
Homes in Franklin Park at a Glance
1986
Median year Franklin Park homes were built (U.S. Census ACS 2020 to 2024)
16.4%
of homes built before 1960
91.5%
of occupied homes are owner occupied
5,661
housing units in the borough
Two utilities
Duquesne Light and FirstEnergy both serve parts of the borough
Code.sys
Handles electrical inspections for the borough
Electrical Work Franklin Park Homes Need Most
EV Charger Installation
Attached garages make Franklin Park homes good candidates for a level 2 charger on its own 240 volt circuit.
Recessed Lighting
Open living areas and finished basements are where slim LED can lights do the most.
Whole Home Surge Protection
Smart thermostats, appliances and home office gear all benefit from a surge device at the panel.
Panel Capacity and New Circuits
We add circuits and check whether a charger, heat pump or addition fits the existing panel.
Kitchen and Bath Remodel Wiring
Updating a 1990s kitchen often means new appliance circuits and better task lighting.
Service Upgrades
When the loads outgrow the service, we upgrade it to 200 amps.
Permits and Power in Franklin Park
Franklin Park is one of the towns where the utility depends on the street. The borough lists both Duquesne Light and FirstEnergy as electric companies serving residents. We check which one serves your home at the estimate and handle the disconnect, reconnect and meter coordination with that company.
Electrical permits come from Franklin Park Borough, and the borough directs electrical inspections to Code.sys. We pull the permit, schedule the Code.sys inspection after the work and correct anything the inspector flags.
Nearby Towns We Serve
McCandless
Next door to the east
Sewickley
South toward the Ohio River
Hampton Township
Farther east in the North Hills
Robinson Township
Southwest across Route 279
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Planning an EV charger, new lighting or a remodel? We will check your panel and give you a clear written quote.
Why Renaissance
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Serving Pittsburgh since 1997, 28+ years
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EV charger certified installers
Residential and light commercial
Up-front pricing, no hidden fees
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