Knob and tube wiring replacement in Allentown
The first step is finding what is actually live. Houses are often partly rewired, and old runs get spliced into new ones. We trace each circuit, disconnect the knob and tube, and run new grounded cable to every device it served. Dead wiring left inside walls is disconnected at both ends.
We also get calls from Allentown for knob and tube removal, knob and tube rewiring and old house wiring replacement. If you are not sure which one you need, describe the problem and we will tell you.
What is included
- Tracing of all live knob and tube circuits
- New grounded circuits to replace each run
- Removal of accessible old wiring in basements and attics
- Correction of old-to-new splices
- A letter describing the work for your insurer
- Permit and inspection
Signs you need knob and tube wiring replacement
- You see ceramic knobs or tubes in the basement or attic
- An insurer or home inspector has flagged it
- You want to insulate the attic or walls
- Outlets are ungrounded and few
Not sure if this is what you need? Call (888) 633-7804, tell us what is happening in your Allentown home or business, and we will point you to the right service.
From first call to finished job
- We visit the property in Allentown, 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.
Knob and tube wiring replacement cost in Allentown
The cost to replace knob and tube in Allentown depends on how much is still live and how easy it is to reach. A house with a few remaining circuits is a very different job from one that was never updated.
Knob and tube removal near Chesterfield and Windsor
Our electricians cover every part of Allentown, Monmouth County, including ZIP code 08501. We also take calls for knob and tube wiring replacement in nearby Chesterfield, Windsor, Bordentown and Imlaystown.
A lot of people around Allentown commute, and more of them plug in a car every night. Across Monmouth County we are adding Level 2 chargers, heat-pump circuits and 200 amp services to houses that were wired for a very different load thirty years ago.
If you typed “knob and tube rewiring near me” and landed here, you are in the right place. We work in Allentown and across Central Jersey.
Knob and Tube Wiring Replacement in nearby towns
- Knob and Tube Wiring Replacement in Chesterfield
- Knob and Tube Wiring Replacement in Windsor
- Knob and Tube Wiring Replacement in Bordentown
- Knob and Tube Wiring Replacement in Imlaystown
- Knob and Tube Wiring Replacement in Wrightstown
- Knob and Tube Wiring Replacement in Cream Ridge
- Knob and Tube Wiring Replacement in Roosevelt
- Knob and Tube Wiring Replacement in New Egypt
Knob and tube wiring replacement in Allentown: common questions
Is knob and tube wiring illegal?
No, existing installations are allowed to remain. But it cannot be extended, it should not be covered with insulation, and many insurers will not accept it.
Can I insulate over knob and tube?
No. The wiring relies on open air to stay cool. Replace it first, then insulate.
Do you have to open the walls?
Less than you might think. Most new cable is fished from the basement and attic.
Which towns near Allentown do you serve?
We also work in Chesterfield, Windsor and Bordentown and the rest of Monmouth County.
How do I book an electrician in Allentown?
Call (888) 633-7804. Tell us what is happening and we will set a time.