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Knob and Tube Wiring Replacement in Hawthorne, NJ

Many pre-1940 houses in Hawthorne 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 rewiring in Hawthorne

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 Hawthorne for old house wiring replacement, knob and tube removal and knob and tube 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 Hawthorne home or business, and we will point you to the right service.

From first call to finished job

  1. We visit the property in Hawthorne, 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 Hawthorne

The cost to replace knob and tube in Hawthorne 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.

Old house wiring replacement near Haledon and Glen Rock

Our electricians cover every part of Hawthorne, Passaic County, including ZIP code 07506. We also take calls for knob and tube wiring replacement in nearby Haledon, Glen Rock, Fair Lawn and Paterson.

North Jersey is densely built, and that shapes the work. Panels sit in shared basements, meters hang in narrow side yards, and a shutdown can affect more than one family. Our crews work in Passaic County's houses, multi-family buildings and storefronts every week, so jobs in Hawthorne are staged to keep disruption short and common areas clean.

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Knob and tube wiring replacement in Hawthorne: 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 Hawthorne?

Yes. We work throughout Hawthorne and Passaic County, including ZIP code 07506.

Are you open nights and weekends in Hawthorne?

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

An outlet in the kitchen was sparking. The electrician found a loose connection that fed three other outlets and redid all of them. Showed me the burnt one so I could see for myself.

Angela M., Hoboken

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