Knob and tube wiring replacement in Franklin Park
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 Franklin Park for knob and tube rewiring, old house wiring replacement and knob and tube removal. 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 Franklin Park
- 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 Franklin Park home or business, and we will point you to the right service.
From first call to finished job
- We visit the property in Franklin Park, 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 Franklin Park
The cost to replace knob and tube in Franklin Park 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 Kendall Park and North Brunswick
Franklin Park is in Somerset County, and our crews are in the area most days. If you are just outside town, we also work in Kendall Park, North Brunswick, Monmouth Junction and Dayton. Here we cover ZIP code 08823.
A lot of people around Franklin Park commute, and more of them plug in a car every night. Across Somerset 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 “old house wiring replacement near me” and landed here, you are in the right place. We work in Franklin Park and across Central Jersey.
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Knob and tube wiring replacement in Franklin Park: 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 I need a permit for electrical work in Franklin Park?
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.
How do I book an electrician in Franklin Park?
Call (888) 633-7804. Tell us what is happening and we will set a time.