House rewiring in Cambridge
Galt, Preston and Hespeler have some of the oldest houses in Waterloo Region, and plenty of them still carry wiring that was installed generations ago. Rewiring brings it up to a standard your insurer accepts and your appliances need.
Work we do
- Remove and replace knob-and-tube wiring
- Repair aluminum wiring connections or replace the circuits
- Convert two-prong outlets to grounded ones
- Add circuits to kitchens, bathrooms and laundry rooms
- Wire basements, additions and secondary suites
- Rough-in wiring for renovations before the drywall goes up
- ESA filing with rough-in and final inspections
- Paperwork for your insurance company
Clues that wiring is past its best
- Outlets with only two slots
- Fuses that blow or breakers that trip often
- Cloth-covered wire in the basement or attic
- A buzzing switch or a faint burning smell
- An insurance or home inspection report that mentions the wiring
Stone and brick houses
Old stone and double-brick houses are harder to rewire than framed ones, because there are few hollow walls to fish cable through. The electrician plans routes through basements, attics, closets and old chimney chases to keep cutting to a minimum, and the work can be done floor by floor while you stay in the house.
Who does the work
Cornerstone Electrician Cambridge works with licensed electricians. Where the job needs it, the work is filed with the Electrical Safety Authority and inspected.
Common questions about house rewiring
- My insurer wants the knob-and-tube gone. How long do I have?
- That depends on the insurer, and they usually set a deadline in writing. Book an assessment early so you have a price and a plan before it runs out.
- Do you have to tear out the walls?
- Rarely whole walls. Expect small access holes at switches, outlets and ceiling fixtures. The electrician shows you where they would be before you agree to anything.
- Is aluminum wiring a reason not to buy a house?
- Not on its own. It needs the right connectors and devices, and an inspection will tell you what condition it is in and what the repair would cost.
- How much does it cost to rewire a house?
- It varies with the size of the house, how easy the wiring is to reach and how much is being replaced. It is priced in person after an assessment.
Need house rewiring in Cambridge?
Call, or ask for a callback. An electrician visits, looks at the job and gives you a price before starting.