Whole Home Rewire
Whole Home Rewire | Whole Home Rewires | Electrical | Blountville
Outdated wiring can dim your comfort, drain your energy budget, and even put your family at risk. HEP’s licensed electricians specialize in whole home rewires that replace aging, hazardous circuits with modern, code-compliant solutions—bringing safer power and rock-solid reliability to every room in your Blountville residence. From first inspection to final trim-out, we treat your house as carefully as our own, using clean work practices that minimize disruption and leave no mess behind.
Choose HEP and gain tailored load calculations, smart-home ready panels, and transparent, upfront pricing—backed by courteous pros who arrive on time and communicate every step. Whether you’re restoring a historic farmhouse or upgrading a growing household, our whole home rewires deliver the capacity you need today and the peace of mind you’ll value for decades. Call or click to schedule your free assessment and feel the HEP difference!
FAQs
Why might a Blountville home need a complete electrical rewire?
Most houses in Blountville built before the mid-1980s still contain outdated aluminum branch circuits, two-prong receptacles, or cloth-wrapped “Romex” that no longer meets today’s National Electrical Code (NEC) standards. A whole-home rewire eliminates fire hazards, adds grounding to every circuit, increases amperage capacity for modern appliances, and makes the property compliant with Sullivan County inspection requirements. If you experience frequent breaker trips, warm outlets, flickering lights, or plan a major renovation, a full rewire is usually the safest long-term solution.
How long does a whole-house rewire usually take?
For an average 1,800–2,200 sq ft single-story residence in Blountville, most rewires are completed in 3–5 working days. Two-story or larger homes, houses with finished basements, and properties that require significant drywall or plaster repair may extend the schedule to 7–10 days. We perform the work in phases—rough-in, inspection, and trim-out—to keep portions of the home energized whenever possible and minimize disruption.
Do I need to vacate my home during the project?
In most cases you can stay in the house. Our electricians create a temporary power setup that keeps essential circuits—refrigerator, HVAC, Wi-Fi, and a few lighting and outlet runs—active while other wiring is being replaced. We place dust barriers, use HEPA vacuums, and work room-by-room so you can still occupy unaffected areas. Homeowners who work from home or have small children sometimes prefer to book a short hotel stay the first day or two while we open walls and pull the old cable, but it is not mandatory.
How much does a whole-home rewire cost in the Blountville area?
Pricing depends on square footage, number of circuits, wall/ceiling accessibility, and whether the service panel also needs upgrading. As a ballpark, most projects fall between $4 and $8 per square foot. A typical 2,000 sq ft ranch may run $8,000–$12,000, whereas a 3,500 sq ft two-story with finished basement and new 200-amp service might reach $20,000–$24,000. We provide free, itemized estimates that include labor, copper NM-B wiring, AFCI/GFCI protection, drywall repair allowances, permit fees, and final inspection.
What permits and inspections are required for a rewire in Blountville?
Sullivan County Building & Codes Department requires an electrical permit for any rewire that involves new circuits, service upgrades, or replacement of more than 50 % of existing wiring. After rough-in, a county inspector verifies proper conductor sizing, grounds, stapling, and box fill. A final inspection confirms device termination, labeling, and AFCI/GFCI compliance before the permit is closed. As a licensed Tennessee electrical contractor, we pull all permits and arrange both inspections on your behalf.
Will a whole-home rewire increase resale value or insurance eligibility?
Yes. Modern copper wiring, grounded receptacles, and up-to-code panels are high on home-inspection checklists and can add 3–5 % to resale value compared with similar properties still using outdated wiring. Several insurers, including regional carriers that serve Blountville, now surcharge or decline coverage for homes with aluminum wiring, knob-and-tube, or fuse boxes. Once your rewire passes final inspection, we furnish a Certificate of Completion that you can present to your insurance agent for possible premium reductions.