Whole-Home Rewiring in Seattle
If your insurance carrier just told you they will not renew a policy on a home with knob-and-tube wiring, you are not in trouble — you are on a deadline. Many carriers will not write or renew coverage on knob-and-tube, and several surcharge or decline aluminum branch wiring from the 1960s and 70s. In Charge Home Electric rewires older homes throughout the Greater Seattle area — Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Renton, Redmond and beyond — and gets them to a condition your insurer will accept, with the permit and inspection records to prove it.
Our licensed electricians replace old, deteriorated wiring with modern copper rated for today's loads. We upgrade outlets to grounded, tamper-resistant receptacles, add GFCI and AFCI protection where code requires it, replace outdated switch and fixture boxes, and bring the whole system in line with current NEC and local code. Where the existing panel or service cannot support a modern circuit count — which is common in a pre-1950 home — we handle the panel or service upgrade as part of the same project, so it is one permit, one crew, and one inspection schedule instead of two.
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Understanding Older-Home Wiring
Aluminum Branch Wiring
- Typical Era
Homes built 1965–1975
- Insurer Stance
Surcharge or refusal
- Typical Fix
Rewire or approved connectors
- Timeline
2–5 days
Knob-and-Tube Wiring
- Typical Era
Homes built before 1950
- Insurer Stance
Commonly refused outright
- Typical Fix
Full copper rewire
- Timeline
3–7 days
House rewiring cost depends more on access than on square footage. An accessible attic, a full basement or crawlspace, and walls that are already open make a rewire dramatically cheaper than a two-story home with plaster walls and no attic. The other variables are the circuit count you end up with (a modern kitchen alone wants several dedicated circuits), whether the panel or service entrance needs upgrading, how much of the old wiring has to be physically removed rather than safely abandoned in place, and how much drywall or plaster restoration you want coordinated. We provide free, no-obligation estimates with transparent, upfront pricing, itemized so you can see exactly what is driving the number.
We work room by room so you can keep living in the house, and we handle all permitting and inspections. Whether your home has knob-and-tube from the early 1900s or aging aluminum wiring from the 1960s and 70s, contact In Charge Home Electric for a free rewiring estimate. We are licensed, bonded, and insured, and most estimates are scheduled within the same week.
What's Included in Every Rewire
- Whole-home wiring and load assessment
- New copper branch circuits throughout
- Grounded, tamper-resistant receptacles
- GFCI and AFCI protection to current code
- Permit, rough-in and final inspections
- Warranty on all work
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How It Works
Simple 3-Step Process
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In-Person Walkthrough
A licensed electrician walks through your project with you and provides transparent, upfront pricing. Always free, no obligation.
Professional Results
Expert work completed on schedule. Permits handled, satisfaction guaranteed, and a free warranty if any issues arise.
Why Choose Us
The In Charge Difference
Upfront Pricing
No hidden fees or surprise charges. We provide detailed, free, no obligation estimates upfront so you know exactly what to expect.
Satisfaction Guarantee
We stand behind every job with a satisfaction guarantee and free warranty. Done right the first time, up to code.
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Small Business
You're not just a number to us. As a local, owner-operated company, we get back to you quickly and treat every customer like a neighbor.
Customer Reviews
What Our Customers Say
“Troy and his team are amazing! They are so easy to communicate with, friendly, kind, trustworthy and professional. They installed the new wires for our kitchen and even helped us to clean up the messy area under the panel that the previous team left us with. How wonderful are they! The inspection afterwards was very smooth. I would highly recommend In Charge Home Electric if you need electric projects!”
Yinzhi C.
Seattle, WA
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Serving Greater Seattle & Beyond
From Seattle to Mount Vernon and everywhere in between, our licensed electricians are ready to help with any residential electrical project. We offer free estimates and upfront pricing — no surprises.
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