A 1968 Southampton house usually needs three things checked. First, the panel. A 100-amp panel from that year usually sits full. If the brand is Federal Pacific or Zinsco, it is a hazard on its own. A 200-amp upgrade fixes both problems at once, with PECO handling the meter side.
Second, the wiring. Aluminum branch circuits need every connection re-terminated with rated connectors. Two-prong outlets get a ground or a GFCI.
Third, the additions. A Level 2 EV charger on its own circuit. A subpanel for a finished basement, like the Siemens unit we installed here in April 2026. Whole-home surge protection at the panel, which is inexpensive insurance for everything with a circuit board in it.