Complete Rewire
Complete Rewire | Whole Home Rewires | Electrical | Old Fort
Looking to upgrade the safety, efficiency, and resale value of your Old Fort property? HEP’s complete rewire service replaces every outdated, overloaded, or damaged circuit with brand-new, code-compliant wiring, giving your house the reliable electrical backbone it deserves. Our local, licensed electricians map each room, label every breaker, and install modern grounding and surge protection so your lights, appliances, and smart-home tech run flawlessly—no more flickering fixtures or tripped breakers during family movie night.
From the first walkthrough to the final panel inspection, we treat your home as carefully as our own, using dust-containment systems and daily clean-ups to keep life on track while we work. With transparent pricing, flexible scheduling, and a lifetime workmanship guarantee, HEP makes whole home rewires feel refreshingly simple—leaving you with nothing but peace of mind and power you can trust.
FAQs
What does a complete home rewire involve, and how do I know my Old Fort house needs one?
A whole-home rewire means removing most or all of the existing branch-circuit wiring, installing new grounded copper conductors, modern devices (receptacles, switches, GFCI/AFCI protection), and upgrading the service panel if required. You should consider a rewire if your house was built before the mid-1970s, still has aluminum, knob-and-tube, or 2-wire (non-grounded) circuits, if breakers trip frequently, outlets feel warm, lights flicker, or you’re planning major renovations that will increase electrical demand. A licensed electrician can perform an inspection and load calculation to confirm whether a full rewire is the safest, most cost-effective solution.
How long does a whole-house rewiring project in Old Fort typically take?
For an average 1,500–2,000 sq ft home, the active rewiring work normally takes 5–10 working days. Larger homes, plaster walls, or custom finishes can add time, while vacant or gutted houses go faster. Before work starts, we schedule an on-site assessment, secure permits from McDowell County, order materials, and coordinate with Duke Energy for any service upgrades. After rough-in wiring is complete, a county inspector must approve it before we close walls and devices. We give you a detailed timeline up front and keep you updated if hidden conditions (e.g., termite damage, asbestos) change the schedule.
Will I need to move out during the rewire, and how disruptive is the process?
Most clients remain in their homes. We re-energize essential circuits at the end of each day, set up temporary lighting, and maintain HVAC service whenever possible. Expect some dust, drywall cuts, and brief power shut-offs in specific areas while we pull new cables. We seal work zones with plastic, use drop cloths, and clean up daily. If you work from home or have sensitive electronics, let us know so we can plan outages around your schedule. Families with very young children, pets, or allergies sometimes choose to stay elsewhere for the first few days when demolition and drilling are heaviest.
Do I need permits and inspections for a rewire in Old Fort, and who handles them?
Yes. North Carolina requires an electrical permit and two inspections (rough-in and final) for any substantial wiring replacement. We handle the entire process—application, scheduling, and meeting the inspector on site. All work is performed to the latest NEC and North Carolina Residential Code, as well as any stricter McDowell County amendments. When the final inspection passes, you’ll receive documentation proving your electrical system meets current safety standards, which can help with homeowners-insurance discounts and resale value.
How much does a complete rewire cost, and what factors affect the price?
Prices vary, but most Old Fort homes fall in the $7–$12 per square foot range, so a 1,800 sq ft house might cost $13,000–$22,000. The final figure depends on: (1) Square footage and number of circuits; (2) Age and accessibility of walls/attic/crawlspace; (3) Whether plaster, paneling, or masonry walls require extra labor; (4) Service-panel or meter upgrades; (5) Added features such as whole-house surge protection, recessed lighting, or EV-charger circuits. After a free on-site evaluation we provide a fixed-price proposal, so there are no surprises once work begins.
Can I incorporate modern upgrades—like smart switches or an EV charger—during the rewire?
Absolutely. A rewire is the ideal time to future-proof your home. We can install a 200-amp (or larger) service panel, dedicated circuits for HVAC and kitchen appliances, structured low-voltage wiring, whole-house surge and lightning protection, smart-home dimmers, USB outlets, exterior security lighting, generator transfer equipment, and Level-2 EV-charger receptacles. Tell us your wish list during the planning stage, and we’ll design a code-compliant system with ample capacity for tomorrow’s technology.