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Knob and Tube Wiring Replacement in Edison, NJ

Many pre-1940 houses in Edison still have some live knob and tube, often hidden behind newer-looking outlets. We find all of it and replace it with modern cable.

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Knob and tube wiring replacement in Edison

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.

You may have searched for “knob and tube rewiring Edison”, “knob and tube removal Edison” or “knob and tube wiring replacement near me”. Whatever you call it, it is the same job and we do it every week in Middlesex County.

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

Do you need knob and tube wiring replacement? Four signs

  • 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 Edison home or business, and we will point you to the right service.

What happens when you call

  1. We visit the property in Edison, look at the existing equipment and run a load calculation.
  2. You get a written, itemized price.
  3. We file for the permit and schedule the utility where the job needs it.
  4. We do the work in planned stages so you are without power as little as possible.
  5. The job is inspected, and we walk you through the finished work.

Knob and tube wiring replacement cost in Edison

The cost to replace knob and tube in Edison 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 Stelton and Oak Tree

Edison is in Middlesex County, and our crews are in the area most days. Regular stops include Oak Tree, Bonhamtown, Stelton and Clara Barton. If you are just outside town, we also work in Metuchen, Fords, Iselin and Keasbey. Here we cover ZIP codes 08817, 08820 and 08837.

A lot of people around Edison commute, and more of them plug in a car every night. Across Middlesex 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 searched for “old house wiring replacement near Edison”, 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.

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Knob and tube wiring replacement in Edison: 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.

Do you cover all of Edison?

Yes. We work throughout Edison and Middlesex County, including ZIP codes 08817, 08820 and 08837, from Clara Barton to Stelton.

Are you open nights and weekends in Edison?

Our phone is answered 24 hours a day, every day. Call (888) 633-7804.

What customers say

Our house had aluminum wiring and the outlets were getting warm. They went through every box in the house and explained both options and the price for each. Very straight with us.

Tom R., Cherry Hill

Our insurer wanted the knob and tube gone. They traced what was still live, replaced it with hardly any wall damage and wrote the letter the insurance company asked for.

Rachel G., Montclair

Half the house went dark on a Sunday night. They picked up on the second ring, told me which breaker to switch off and had someone here that evening. It was a burnt connection in the panel, fixed on the spot.

Maria D., Newark

Knob and tube wiring replacement in Edison? Call us any time.

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