Sheet 01ServicesRandom Lake, Wisconsin
Whole-home rewiring.
Complete residential rewiring for older homes, knob-and-tube replacement, aluminum wiring remediation, and renovation electrical work.
The projectSheet 02
What the work involves
Many Wisconsin homes were built with wiring that's now 50-100 years old. Knob-and-tube wiring, aluminum wiring, and outdated cloth-insulated wiring create serious fire hazards and often cause insurance problems. If your home has frequent breaker trips, flickering lights, two-prong outlets, or was built before 1970 without electrical updates, rewiring may be necessary for safety. Many insurance companies now require homes with knob-and-tube wiring to be rewired before they'll issue or renew policies.
A whole-house rewire typically takes 3-7 days depending on home size, accessibility, and the extent of the existing wiring. For a typical 1,500 sq ft ranch home, expect 3-4 days. Two-story homes or homes with limited attic/basement access may take longer. We minimize wall damage by fishing wires through existing pathways where possible. Drywall patching is included in our scope. We coordinate the municipal inspection for your final sign-off.
Scope · panel scheduleSheet 03
Included in the work
- Complete knob-and-tube wiring replacement
- Aluminum wiring remediation (COPALUM or AlumiConn)
- Full-house copper rewiring to current NEC code
- New grounded outlets throughout (3-prong)
- GFCI protection in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, outdoors
- AFCI protection in bedrooms and living spaces
- New circuit breaker panel if needed
- Dedicated circuits for kitchen, laundry, HVAC
- Smoke and CO detector hard-wired installation
- Drywall patching and cleanup
- Final inspection and certificate of compliance
Sequence of operationSheet 04
From assessment to inspection
- Seq 1
Home Assessment
We inspect your existing wiring, panel, and outlets to determine the full scope. We identify knob-and-tube, aluminum, or other hazardous wiring and create a detailed plan.
- Seq 2
Proposal & Permits
We provide a detailed written estimate and pull all required electrical permits. We'll explain what to expect during the rewire.
- Seq 3
Circuit Rough-In
We run new copper wiring through your walls, attic, and basement. New circuits are roughed in for every room with proper GFCI/AFCI protection.
- Seq 4
Panel & Connections
All new circuits are connected to a modern circuit breaker panel. Old wiring is disconnected and removed where accessible.
- Seq 5
Trim & Test
New outlets, switches, and fixtures are installed. Every circuit is tested. Drywall is patched and the home is cleaned up.
- Seq 6
Inspection & Certification
We schedule the municipal electrical inspection. You receive a certificate of compliance for your insurance company.
Before we startSheet 05
Your questions
How much does it cost to rewire a house in Wisconsin?
What it costs depends on the size of the home, the number of circuits, how accessible the wiring is, and whether the panel also needs upgrading. We walk the house and give you a written estimate before any work begins — there's no way to give an honest number without seeing the wiring first.
How do I know if my home has knob-and-tube wiring?
Look in your attic or basement for ceramic knobs (white cylinders nailed to framing) and ceramic tubes (cylinders through joists). The wire is typically cloth-covered single conductors. If your home was built before 1950, there's a good chance it has some K&T wiring.
Will my insurance drop me for knob-and-tube wiring?
Many Wisconsin insurance companies will not issue new policies for homes with active knob-and-tube wiring, and some will cancel existing policies if K&T is discovered. Getting a rewire certificate is often required to maintain coverage.
Can you rewire a house without removing all the drywall?
Yes. Experienced electricians can fish new wires through existing wall cavities, attics, and basements with minimal wall damage. Some access holes are needed, but we include drywall patching in our rewiring scope.
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