House rewiring in Guelph
Guelph's older neighbourhoods are full of houses that have outlived their original wiring. Rewiring replaces what is worn out or unsafe and gives you circuits that suit how the house is used now.
What we take on
- Whole-house rewiring
- Room-by-room or floor-by-floor rewiring
- Knob-and-tube removal
- Aluminum wiring repairs and replacement
- Grounded outlets throughout
- Extra circuits where the old ones are overloaded
- Wiring for renovations, additions and basement units
- ESA inspections and paperwork for your insurer
Reasons people call
- An insurance company has set a deadline
- A home inspection turned up old wiring
- Two-prong outlets and not enough of them
- Fuses blowing or breakers tripping
- A renovation is about to start
Old Guelph houses
The limestone and brick homes around downtown, Exhibition Park and The Ward were wired, and often rewired, in pieces over many decades. Finding out what is actually there is the first job. The electrician traces the circuits, tells you what needs replacing and what can stay, and plans the work to limit the number of openings in walls and ceilings.
Licensed electricians
First Choice Electrician Guelph partners with licensed electricians. Where a job requires it, the work is filed with the Electrical Safety Authority and inspected.
Questions about house rewiring
How long does a full rewire take?
It depends on the size and construction of the house. A full rewire is measured in days to weeks, and you are given a timeline at the assessment.
Do I need to move out?
Usually not. The work is staged so that parts of the house stay usable.
Is rewiring worth it before selling?
Old wiring often comes up in a buyer's inspection and can affect both the offer and the buyer's insurance. Knowing the cost in advance puts you in a better position.
Book an assessment for house rewiring
An electrician comes to your home, looks at the job and gives you the price before any work starts.