Question 1

How long does whole-home rewiring take?

Accepted Answer

A typical 2,000 sq ft single-family home takes 2–3 weeks including inspections. Larger or more finished homes may run 4–6 weeks.

Question 2

Do I have to move out during rewiring?

Accepted Answer

Usually not. We phase the work so you always have power to at least the kitchen and one bathroom, and we protect finished spaces daily.

Question 3

How much does rewiring cost?

Accepted Answer

$8/sq ft is a common DMV starting point for a fully finished home. A 2,000 sq ft home typically runs $16,000–$28,000 depending on access and finishes.

Question 4

Will you tear up my walls?

Accepted Answer

We use fish tape and existing chases to minimize drywall openings. Typical patch count is 10–30 small openings that a drywall finisher can restore invisibly.

Question 5

Do you patch the drywall?

Accepted Answer

We handle openings the electrical work created, either directly or with a drywall subcontractor. Painting is homeowner or GC scope.

Question 6

Will my insurance require a rewire?

Accepted Answer

Homes with knob-and-tube, aluminum branch, or cloth-jacketed wiring are increasingly refused coverage. A written rewire quote is a first step in the underwriting conversation.

Question 7

Do you upgrade the panel at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Almost always. Old wiring is usually served by an old panel — replacing both at once is efficient and inspector-preferred.

Question 8

Can I add data, coax, or smart home wiring during the rewire?

Accepted Answer

Yes — this is the ideal time. We run Cat6, coax, HDMI conduits, and Lutron/Caseta neutral lines room-by-room while walls are accessible.

Question 9

Do you pull permits for the whole rewire?

Accepted Answer

Yes, one master permit with rough-in and final inspections. We meet the inspector at each phase.

Question 10

Will you leave the house cleaner than you found it?

Accepted Answer

That's our standard. Daily broom-sweep and vacuum, drop cloths on all floors, and all debris hauled off site.

Whole-Home Rewiring

What's included

Our process