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Highest Quality Materials | Whole Home Rewires | Electrical | Athens
From Five Points bungalows to new construction in East Athens, HEP’s licensed electricians bring precision, courtesy, and the industry’s finest materials to every project we touch. If your lights flicker when the HVAC kicks on or you’re tired of extension-cord gymnastics just to charge your devices, our whole home rewires provide a clean slate—new copper conductors, AFCI/GFCI protection, tamper-resistant receptacles, and panels sized for today’s tech-loaded lifestyles. We engineer each circuit for maximum efficiency, label every breaker for easy navigation, and always leave your sheetrock neat and ready for paint.
Customers love that we arrive on time, communicate in plain English, and back our craftsmanship with iron-clad warranties. Whether you’re modernizing a historic farmhouse or safeguarding a rental portfolio, HEP delivers peace of mind you can literally plug into. Call today, and power your Athens home with confidence that will last for decades.
FAQs
Why might I need a whole-home rewire in Athens?
Homes built before the mid-1980s often contain outdated aluminum branch circuits, 2-wire cloth-wrapped cable, or ungrounded receptacles that no longer meet today’s NEC and Athens-Clarke County code requirements. A complete rewire eliminates chronic breaker trips, flickering lights, and potential fire hazards while giving you the capacity to run modern HVAC systems, EV chargers, smart devices, and high-demand kitchen appliances safely.
What high-quality materials do you use for rewiring projects?
We install 100 % solid copper THHN/THWN-2 conductors inside metal or Schedule 40 PVC conduit where required, use commercial-grade steel outlet boxes with tamper-resistant, TR-rated receptacles, and specify arc-fault/ground-fault (AFCI/GFCI) combination breakers in a new copper bus load center. All devices carry UL listings, and we prefer Hubbell, Legrand, and Siemens components for their reliability and long manufacturer warranties.
How long does a typical whole-home rewire take?
Most Athens single-family homes (1,800–2,500 sq ft) can be completely rewired in 5–7 working days. Larger or historic properties may require 10–14 days because we fish new circuits through plaster or brick walls more carefully to preserve the structure. The timeline includes rough-in, county inspections, trim-out, and final walkthrough.
Will a rewire damage my walls and finishes?
We use minimally invasive fishing techniques, infrared stud location, and vacuum-attached rotary cutters to limit drywall cuts to narrow chase slots. In older plaster homes we channel behind existing baseboards or crown molding when feasible. When openings are unavoidable, our team patches, muds, and primes affected areas, leaving them ready for paint so restoration costs stay low.
Do I need to move out while the work is done?
Not usually. We rewire in stages, energizing temporary circuits each evening so you maintain refrigeration, lighting, and HVAC. Kitchens and bathrooms receive priority service. For extensive projects on smaller homes, a short stay elsewhere (1–2 nights) might be recommended while the main service is relocated for safety, but we schedule this with you weeks in advance.
How is pricing determined and are permits included?
Whole-home rewires in Athens typically range from $8 to $12 per finished square foot. The final cost depends on square footage, number of dedicated circuits (HVAC, EV charger, hot tub), accessibility (crawlspace vs slab), and desired device upgrades (USB or smart switches). All quotes include Athens-Clarke County permit fees and both mid-work and final inspections. We handle the paperwork, meet the inspector on site, and provide a certificate of completion for your insurance records.