Rewiring Raleigh For Years
We’ve got a lot of homes in the Raleigh-Durham area, especially in Boylan Heights and Five Points in Raleigh, and Forest Hills and Northgate Park in Durham. For those built in the 1980s (and especially those built pre-1965), have old wiring that’s way out of date. It simply can’t handle home offices, EV chargers, smart home systems, and high-efficiency HVAC. Old wiring is also one of the leading causes of residential electrical fires in NC. That’s why you’ll need quality whole-home rewiring in Raleigh, and the Triangle.
Blaze Heating, Cooling, Electrical & Plumbing has been performing whole-home rewires in Raleigh, NC, and the Triangle at large for years. We’re your go-to electrical experts for whatever you need to keep the lights on and the electricity flowing safely.
What Whole-Home Rewiring Involves
This isn’t a partial upgrade or a swap, it’s a full replacement of a home’s branch circuit wiring. Here’s what it involves.
Wiring Assessment and Planning
This is when the Blaze crews inspect what type of wiring you have and how old it is. We’llmap every circuit in the home, identify problem areas, and develop a rewiring plan.
Old Wiring Removal
We then remove your old wiring; we pull it from your walls, ceilings, and attic spaces as the new wiring is run. We see a lot of old, (and unsafe) aluminum branch circuit wiring and knob-and-tube wiring in older homes in Boylan Heights, Oakwood, and Mordecai in Raleigh and Watts-Hillandale in Durham. If your home’s from the 1980s and before, there’s a good chance you have one of the two.
New Wiring Installation
We then run new wiring through the home, making sure it’s correctly sized for your anticipated electrical load. We make sure this is all completed with minimal disturbance; we use existing access points, attic runs, and low-impact fishing techniques wherever possible.
Panel Upgrade
The electric panel upgrade is inevitable with a rewiring project in Raleigh and the Triangle. Old 60-amp or 100-amp panels can’t handle the circuit count or load of a fully rewired modern home. The Blaze team sizes the panel according to your power needs. This is also a good move if you’re installing an EV charger, have new home additions, or even adding a few new appliances. We’ll coordinate with Duke Energy or Piedmont Electric, too.
Permit and Inspection Process
Whole-home rewiring is a permitted project in Wake County, Durham County, and Orange County. No exceptions. Blaze handles the full permit application and coordinates all required inspections. You’re already committing to a whole-home rewiring in Raleigh, NC. The last thing you need is more red tape to get caught up in.
Does Your Raleigh, NC, Home Need Whole-Home Rewiring?
Not every home needs a full-on rewire. Here’s how to know if you should invest in a rewiring job.
- You have old knob-and-tube wiring
- You have aluminum branch circuit wiring
- Your home has a 60-amp panel (this is undersized by today’s standards)
- There are frequent trips to the breaker and you’re having electrical problems
- You’re doing a major renovation project
Remember, if you’re in an older home, a few of these probably apply to you. Give us a call and we can talk about possible upgrades, rewiring, and if your home’s wiring is out of date.
Whole-Home Rewiring and Homeowner’s Insurance
A lot of major insurance carriers need you to have updated electrical systems as a strict condition of coverage. Again, the biggest issues here are the older wiring types. Many insurance companies will completely refuse to write a new policy on a home with active knob-and-tube and aluminum wiring.
Investing in a complete whole-home rewire in Raleigh, NC, and Durham nixes these roadblocks in full. Upgrading your electricity protects your property and can lower your annual insurance premiums. Whenever Blaze completes a rewiring job, we give you a clear paper trail that gives you the exact verification needed to clear any insurance restrictions.
Currently wading your way through a complicated policy issue or preparing to put an older home on the local market? Consult the official North Carolina Department of Insurance Homeowners Guide for more info on residential coverage rules and property risk assessments across the Triangle and NC in general.
Schedule Whole-Home Rewiring in Raleigh, NC, and the Triangle
Ready to upgrade your home, one wire at a time? We serve Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Clayton, Carrboro, Hillsborough, Morrisville, Holly Springs, and surrounding Triangle communities. Give us a call if you’re experiencing any electrical issues related to your wiring, or if you want to upgrade your home’s electrical capacity. We’re here to help.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does whole-home rewiring cost in Raleigh, NC?
The cost is different for every home. It depends mostly on how big your home is, the wiring type being replaced, if you’re also getting a panel upgrade, and how much wall access is needed for the whole project. Rewiring in Raleigh’s historic neighborhoods or Durham’s Forest Hills with complex layouts will likely cost more than a postwar ranch in Cary or Garner.
The Blaze team will provide you with a clear cost upfront, along with a timeline for the project so you’re not caught off guard by anything, especially sticker shock. Ultimately, the cost of a rewire is much less than fixing the ensuing damage after an electrical fire.
Will rewiring my home require opening all the walls?
Not necessarily. Any electrician worth their salt uses a combo of attic access, basement or crawl space runs, and wall-fishing techniques. But some wall openings are unavoidable, but the goal is always to minimize the repair scope. We walk through the home during the estimate and give you a realistic picture of what access we need.
How long can I stay in my home during rewiring?
For the most part, the home’s still completely liveable during the project. Power stays on in certain parts of the home, just not always in the room where the job’s actually happening. For larger projects (especially in historic Raleigh and Durham homes), some homeowners opt to stay in a hotel or a friend’s house for a few days during the most intensive phase of the rewiring. Of course, the Blaze will let you know all about what you can expect during every day of the job.