Aluminum wiring replacement in Hillsborough
There are two accepted fixes. One is to rewire with copper. The other is to treat every connection in the house with a connector made for joining aluminum to copper, then fit new devices on short copper leads. We check each outlet, switch, fixture and junction box, because one missed connection defeats the purpose.
We also get calls from Hillsborough for aluminum wiring remediation, aluminum wiring repair and aluminum to copper pigtailing. If you are not sure which one you need, describe the problem and we will tell you.
What is included
- Identification of aluminum branch circuits
- Full copper rewiring where that is the better choice
- Listed aluminum-to-copper connectors at every device
- New receptacles and switches
- Panel connections checked and corrected
- Documentation for insurers and buyers
When to call for aluminum wiring replacement in Hillsborough
- Warm cover plates or a smell of hot plastic
- Flickering lights with no other explanation
- Cable marked AL or ALUMINUM in the attic or basement
- The house was built between 1965 and 1973
Not sure if this is what you need? Call (888) 633-7804, tell us what is happening in your Hillsborough home or business, and we will point you to the right service.
From first call to finished job
- We visit the property in Hillsborough, look at the existing equipment and run a load calculation.
- You get a written, itemized price.
- We file for the permit and schedule the utility where the job needs it.
- We do the work in planned stages so you are without power as little as possible.
- The job is inspected, and we walk you through the finished work.
Aluminum wiring replacement cost in Hillsborough
Aluminum wiring repair cost in Hillsborough depends on the number of devices and whether you choose connector repairs or a copper rewire. We count the connections and price both if you want to compare.
Aluminum wiring remediation near South Branch and Flagtown
Our electricians cover every part of Hillsborough, Somerset County, including ZIP code 08844. We are regularly in Neshanic, Belle Mead, South Branch and Flagtown. We also take calls for aluminum wiring replacement in nearby Belle Mead, Flagtown, Manville and Zarephath.
Between the office parks, campuses and distribution centers of Somerset County, commercial work is a steady part of what we do near Hillsborough. Homes are the other half: panel swaps, kitchen circuits, recessed lighting and the repairs that cannot wait.
Searching for “aluminum wiring repair near me” from Hillsborough? You have found a local crew. Call (888) 633-7804.
Aluminum Wiring Replacement in nearby towns
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Aluminum wiring replacement in Hillsborough: common questions
Is aluminum wiring dangerous?
The risk is at the connections, which can loosen and overheat over time. Properly repaired, the system can stay in service.
Do I need to rewire the whole house?
Not always. Approved connector repairs at every connection are a recognized permanent fix.
Is the thick aluminum cable to my range or panel a problem?
No. Larger aluminum feeders are standard and still used today. The concern is the small branch circuits.
Do I need a permit for electrical work in Hillsborough?
New circuits, panel changes and service work generally need a permit from the local construction office. Simple like-for-like replacements usually do not. We tell you when your job needs one.
Are you open nights and weekends in Hillsborough?
Our phone is answered 24 hours a day, every day. Call (888) 633-7804.