Rewiring a Home

All about Re-Wiring Your Home

In residential electrical work, you’re often going in after someone has already set something up. You’re assessing an existing situation and seeing how to modify it for the future.

In this process, you’re looking at what’s safe, what’s convenient, and what’s best for a household.

Let’s talk about how some of these rewiring projects work.

Most professionals would say that the majority of rewiring jobs are done with an eye toward comprehensive safety. That means electricians are looking for old systems that may be deteriorating and may not be safe for use. But we are also looking for those last generation installations that are not up to code and trying to replace them in safe ways.

A lot of this work also involves getting through existing walls and floors. New construction typically covers up wiring with layers of solid material, whether that’s drywall or plaster, in addition to running electric wiring through other parts of a building. That sets up a puzzle for whoever has to go in later and fix things.

So getting wall and floor access can be a complicated job. Professionals will have to look at the best ways to get through obstacles and access the areas they need for rewiring.

Sometimes rewiring work involves adding or moving components like outlet boxes or junction boxes. This might involve the same kinds of access work and taking these physical pieces, disconnecting them and moving them to a new spot.

Many rewiring projects often have to do with the panel where the original wiring was installed.

One thing the professional electricians often do for homeowners is to label circuit breakers that they found in the box when they figure out where those wires go. Many of the original breaker boxes are not well documented and may only have spare information written down about wiring plans. Making these systems more transparent adds value.

Then you also have amenities like pools and hot tubs. These require their own significant electrical wiring and support. And sometimes these systems have to be rewired, too, for which the household will likely need professional assistance.

Turn to Grener Electric for any of the electrical work that you need done at your property. Connect to a firm with a passion for customer service and a real listening ear, to thoroughly and deliberately address any problems with your electrical wiring. When it comes to safety and the integrity of your home, you should really settle for nothing less!

We are here to support homeowners in the Gainesville and St. Augustine areas with knowledgeable technicians and a well-stocked truck. Talk to us about our work and how we can help you to maintain your property for the future.