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This package includes the installation of a 100 AMP panel and essential components, backed by a solid warranty. Scope of Work: 1. Outside Service Cable and Meter Socket: Install a new outside service cable and meter socket to ensure a dependable and safe connection to the power company's existing service drop. Establish a new connection point at the service drop to maintain compliance with utility standards and enhance service reliability. 2. 100 AMP Panel Installation: Install a 100 AMP electrical panel with a full copper bus bar for optimum reliability and efficient power distribution. Ensure all breakers are properly sized to match existing circuits, providing enhanced safety and electrical performance. Label all circuits clearly for straightforward identification and ease of future maintenance. 3. Main Grounding System Update: Update the main grounding system to exceed safety standards, offering robust protection against electrical faults. 1.00 Emphasize safety by ensuring the grounding system meets or exceeds current electrical codes and provides reliable protection for your home and family. 4. Properly Sized Breakers: Install appropriately sized breakers for all existing circuits to ensure the electrical system's integrity and safety. Warranties and Guarantees: Panel and Circuit Breakers Warranty: All panel components and circuit breakers include a limited lifetime manufacturer's warranty. JDV 3-Year Warranty: Includes a 3-year labor and product warranty through JDV Electric, covering all work performed and materials used in the installation. 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The City warns that it does not prove Building Code occupancy or show zoning overlays.","action":"Obtain the fresh certificate and compare it with the CO, permits, and Atlas overlays.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/get-a-certificate/get-a-property-sales-certification/"},{"title":"Date-effective City Property Payoff","body":"The Tax Center Property Payoff covers Real Estate Tax, Commercial Trash, and L&I abatement-work invoices. Philadelphia says it does not include business-tax debts or liens, water and sewer charges, or fines for code violations.","action":"Request the City statement effective through settlement; read every period and invoice.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/guides/philadelphia-tax-center/what-to-do/"},{"title":"Professional title and water-lien searches","body":"OPA ownership, deed summaries, and a zero tax balance are not clear title. Mortgages, judgments, municipal claims, water liens, easements, heirs, and other encumbrances require separate searches.","action":"Use a Pennsylvania lawyer/title company and obtain owner’s title insurance; order the separate water search/payoff.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/2026-04-07-why-title-insurance-is-your-best-friend-when-buying-a-home-in-philadelphia/","secondaryUrl":"https://www.phila.gov/services/water-gas-utilities/pay-or-dispute-a-water-bill/resolve-water-liens-judgments/"},{"title":"Seller-specific tax relief is not the buyer’s bill","body":"LOOP and low-income or senior Real Estate Tax freezes depend on the qualifying owner and continued program eligibility; a buyer cannot assume the seller’s capped or frozen bill continues. A separately verified property abatement often remains with the property for its remaining term, but program-specific new-owner filing, use, and tax-compliance conditions still must be confirmed—not inferred from the reduced assessment alone.","action":"Have Revenue or OPA identify every current benefit, model the buyer’s bill without seller-specific relief, and confirm any verified abatement in writing.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/payments-assistance-taxes/payment-plans-and-assistance-programs/income-based-programs-for-residents/apply-for-the-longtime-owner-occupants-program-loop/","secondaryUrl":"https://www.phila.gov/services/payments-assistance-taxes/taxes/property-and-real-estate-taxes/get-real-estate-tax-relief/tax-freeze/"},{"title":"Seller disclosure and independent inspections","body":"For a covered Pennsylvania residential transfer, obtain the statutory seller disclosure. 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