How to Rewire a Home or Commercial Property
Rewiring a building is a massive job, and it’s not worth attempting unless you have the necessary training and experience. You want to ensure the job is done correctly because more issues could also appear in the future.
When you bring in a contractor like Hunt’s Services, they’ll handle the entire job systematically, ensuring there are no electrical safety concerns from now on.
The rewiring process beings with a contractor completing an electrical inspection. Hunt’s Services will have a look at your system to determine if repairs are possible or if a complete rewiring is necessary.
When rewiring is the only way to go, we’ll start by preparing the area and developing a plan. This plan could involve looking in your crawlspace and attic to figure out the best way to remove your old wiring and install new wires.
It’s worth noting that not all of the old wiring has to come out. The wiring behind your walls, for example, won’t hurt anything once it’s disconnected, so your contractor might choose to leave it in place to save you time and money.
Installing the new wiring could involve cutting a few strategic holes in your drywall. Fortunately, modern installation techniques allow us to run many of your wires without much access to the area behind your walls. Junction boxes help keep the cables organized, and stapling the wires to joists or rafters keeps them in place.
It will take your electrician some time to complete this job, especially if you have a large home. It’ll be worth it, though, once your rewiring is complete. Call Hunt’s Services in Tacoma and the rest of Western Washington to book your appointment today.
