Knob and tube removal in Cape May
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 Cape May for knob and tube rewiring, knob and tube wiring replacement 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
When to call for knob and tube wiring replacement in Cape May
- 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 Cape May home or business, and we will point you to the right service.
From first call to finished job
- We visit the property in Cape May, 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 Cape May
The cost to replace knob and tube in Cape May 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 rewiring near Cape May Point and Villas
Cape May is in Cape May County, and our crews are in the area most days. If you are just outside town, we also work in Cape May Point, Villas, Rio Grande and Wildwood. Here we cover ZIP code 08204.
Seasonal homes along the shore sit empty for months, then run every air conditioner at once in July. Around Cape May we get summer houses ready for that: panel checks, outdoor outlets and GFCIs, dock and pool wiring, and generators for the storms that come up the Cape May County coast.
If you searched for “knob and tube wiring replacement near Cape May”, one more thing worth knowing: we coordinate with PSE&G, JCP&L, Atlantic City Electric, Rockland Electric or a municipal utility when a job needs the power company involved, so you do not have to.
Knob and Tube Wiring Replacement in nearby towns
- Knob and Tube Wiring Replacement in Cape May Point
- Knob and Tube Wiring Replacement in Villas
- Knob and Tube Wiring Replacement in Rio Grande
- Knob and Tube Wiring Replacement in Wildwood
- Knob and Tube Wiring Replacement in Green Creek
- Knob and Tube Wiring Replacement in Whitesboro
- Knob and Tube Wiring Replacement in South Dennis
- Knob and Tube Wiring Replacement in Stone Harbor
Knob and tube wiring replacement in Cape May: 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.
Are you open nights and weekends in Cape May?
Our phone is answered 24 hours a day, every day. Call (888) 633-7804.
Do I need a permit for electrical work in Cape May?
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.