Highest Safety Standards
Highest Safety Standards | Whole Home Rewires | Electrical | Altamont
When the wiring behind your walls is as old as the Altamont hills, every switch you flip can feel like a gamble. HEP’s licensed, background-checked electricians remove that uncertainty with meticulous whole home rewires that meet or exceed the strictest national and local codes. From arc-fault protection and tamper-resistant outlets to clean, labeled panels ready for future upgrades, we engineer every circuit for long-term safety and performance—then back it with lifetime workmanship guarantees.
Homeowners choose us because we show up on time, protect every surface with drop cloths, and keep you informed at each milestone. By the time we power up your newly rewired home, you’ll have dramatically improved fire protection, rock-solid grounding for today’s smart devices, and the peace of mind that comes from Altamont’s most trusted electrical team. Ready to flip the switch on safety? Let HEP deliver the highest standard in whole home rewires.
FAQs
Why would a home in Altamont need a complete electrical rewire?
Many Altamont houses were built before modern electrical safety codes, often with outdated cloth-wrapped, aluminum, or knob-and-tube wiring. These systems were never designed for today’s high electrical loads and can overheat, arc, or fail insulation. A full rewire eliminates these hazards, brings the system up to the current National Electrical Code (NEC 2023) and Altamont building ordinances, adds capacity for HVAC upgrades, EV chargers, and smart-home devices, and may even lower home-insurance premiums.
What safety standards do you follow during a whole-home rewire?
Our licensed master electricians adhere to NEC 2023, New York State Residential Code, and the City of Altamont permitting requirements. We install copper conductors sized for load, GFCI protection in kitchens, baths, basements, garages, and exterior outlets, AFCI breakers on all 120-volt living-area circuits, tamper-resistant receptacles, and dual-function surge protection at the main panel. All work is inspected by a third-party electrical inspector and the city building department before final energizing.
How long will my Altamont whole-home rewire take, and will I need to move out?
A typical 1,800–2,500 sq ft single-family home takes 5–10 working days, including inspection time. We rewire room-by-room, isolating circuits so you retain temporary power to refrigeration, Wi-Fi, and essential lighting. Most clients stay in the home; however, if drywall removal is extensive or you work from home and need absolute quiet, you may prefer short-term relocation. We discuss the schedule in advance and provide daily progress updates.
What is your step-by-step rewiring process?
1) Free on-site assessment and thermal imaging to locate existing wiring. 2) Written proposal with circuit schedule, panel upgrade requirements, and permit fees. 3) Secure City of Altamont electrical permit. 4) Rough-in: remove obsolete wiring, pull new NM-B or MC cable, set receptacle/switch boxes, and install a new 200-amp service panel if needed. 5) Interim rough inspection. 6) Finish trim: install outlets, switches, LED fixtures, and test GFCI/AFCI functionality. 7) Final inspection and homeowner walkthrough. 8) Issue a certificate of compliance and 10-year workmanship warranty.
Will rewiring my home add value or save money long-term?
Yes. Realtors estimate a 5–10 % resale value increase for homes with modern wiring and 200-amp service. Insurers often offer discounts for homes free of aluminum or knob-and-tube wiring. New wiring supports energy-efficient appliances and LED lighting, reducing utility bills. Above all, it eliminates the fire risk associated with outdated conductors and over-fused circuits—an intangible but critical safety benefit.
What does a complete Altamont rewire cost, and do you offer financing?
Costs depend on square footage, accessibility (attic/crawl space), and whether a service-panel upgrade is required. Recent projects in Altamont range from $12,000 for a small bungalow to $28,000 for a 3,000 sq ft two-story home with a new 200-amp panel and whole-house surge protection. We provide fixed-price quotes and offer 0 % same-as-cash financing for 12 months or low-interest plans up to 60 months through our lending partner. We also assist with National Grid energy-efficiency rebates when upgrading lighting or adding EV charging circuits.