Old house wiring replacement in Pompton Plains
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 Pompton Plains for knob and tube rewiring, 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 Pompton Plains home or business, and we will point you to the right service.
What happens when you call
- We visit the property in Pompton Plains, 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 Pompton Plains
The cost to replace knob and tube in Pompton Plains 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 Pequannock and Riverdale
Pompton Plains is in Morris County, and our crews are in the area most days. If you are just outside town, we also work in Pequannock, Riverdale, Pompton Lakes and Lincoln Park. Here we cover ZIP code 07444.
Morris County has everything from 1800s farmhouses to lake cottages that became year-round homes. Around Pompton Plains we often find a service that was sized for a much smaller house still feeding electric heat, a hot tub and a finished basement. Upgrading the service and adding proper circuits is routine work for us out here.
Searching for “knob and tube removal near me” from Pompton Plains? You have found a local crew. Call (888) 633-7804.
Knob and Tube Wiring Replacement in nearby towns
- Knob and Tube Wiring Replacement in Pequannock
- Knob and Tube Wiring Replacement in Riverdale
- Knob and Tube Wiring Replacement in Pompton Lakes
- Knob and Tube Wiring Replacement in Lincoln Park
- Knob and Tube Wiring Replacement in Wayne
- Knob and Tube Wiring Replacement in Towaco
- Knob and Tube Wiring Replacement in Bloomingdale
- Knob and Tube Wiring Replacement in Haskell
Knob and tube wiring replacement in Pompton Plains: 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 Pompton Plains?
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.
Do you cover all of Pompton Plains?
Yes. We work throughout Pompton Plains and Morris County, including ZIP code 07444.