Old house wiring replacement in Midland 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 Midland Park for knob and tube removal, knob and tube rewiring 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
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 Midland Park home or business, and we will point you to the right service.
What happens when you call
- We visit the property in Midland 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 Midland Park
The cost to replace knob and tube in Midland 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 removal near Wyckoff and Waldwick
Our electricians cover every part of Midland Park, Bergen County, including ZIP code 07432. We also take calls for knob and tube wiring replacement in nearby Wyckoff, Waldwick, Ridgewood and Ho-Ho-Kus.
Much of Bergen County was built before 1960: colonials, capes, two-family houses and brick apartment buildings with plaster walls. For an electrician that usually means 60 or 100 amp service, a mix of old cloth-covered cable and newer wire, and panels that were never meant to carry central air, an induction range and a car charger at the same time. We see it every week around Midland Park and we plan the work around it.
Searching for “knob and tube rewiring near me” from Midland Park? You have found a local crew. Call (888) 633-7804.
Knob and Tube Wiring Replacement in nearby towns
- Knob and Tube Wiring Replacement in Wyckoff
- Knob and Tube Wiring Replacement in Waldwick
- Knob and Tube Wiring Replacement in Ridgewood
- Knob and Tube Wiring Replacement in Ho-Ho-Kus
- Knob and Tube Wiring Replacement in Allendale
- Knob and Tube Wiring Replacement in Glen Rock
- Knob and Tube Wiring Replacement in Hawthorne
- Knob and Tube Wiring Replacement in Franklin Lakes
Knob and tube wiring replacement in Midland 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 you cover all of Midland Park?
Yes. We work throughout Midland Park and Bergen County, including ZIP code 07432.
How do I book an electrician in Midland Park?
Call (888) 633-7804. Tell us what is happening and we will set a time.