Home Rewiring

When Your Home Needs Rewiring

If your house was built before 1980, chances are the wiring wasn't designed for today's electrical demands. Aluminum wiring, knob-and-tube systems, ungrounded circuits, and undersized panels create real fire hazards. Brighton Electric replaces outdated wiring with modern, code-compliant systems that handle your actual load safely.

We rewire homes during renovations, after additions, and when inspection reports flag safety issues. Every job starts with a thorough assessment of your existing system, load calculations, and a clear scope of work.

Our Rewiring Process

A full rewire means pulling new copper conductors through walls, installing grounded outlets, upgrading your panel if needed, and bringing everything up to current NJ electrical code. We coordinate with your schedule, work room by room when possible, and keep disruption manageable.

What we replace:

• Knob-and-tube wiring
• Aluminum branch circuits
• Cloth-insulated wiring
• Two-prong ungrounded systems
• Undersized conductors

What you get:

• Grounded 120V and 240V circuits
• AFCI and GFCI protection where required
• Properly sized breakers and wire gauges
• Labeled panel with circuit directory
• Permit, inspection, and certificate of approval

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Safety and Code Compliance

Every rewire includes permit application and municipal inspection. We don't close walls until the inspector signs off. You'll receive documentation for your records and future buyers.

We follow NEC standards and local amendments. That means arc-fault protection in bedrooms and living areas, GFCI outlets in kitchens and baths, tamper-resistant receptacles, and proper grounding throughout.

Planning Your Project

Rewiring is invasive. We'll discuss access strategies—whether that means opening ceilings, fishing walls, or coordinating with drywall contractors. If you're already renovating, that's the ideal time. If not, we minimize damage and can recommend finish trades.

Timeline depends on square footage and complexity. A typical single-family home takes three to seven days of electrical work, plus inspection scheduling. We'll walk the property with you, answer questions, and provide a written estimate before any work begins.