Whole Home Rewiring
Whole Home Rewiring | Whole Home Rewires | Electrical | Huntsville
Is your Huntsville home still relying on decades-old wiring? HEP’s electricians specialize in whole home rewires that replace brittle cables, outdated fuse boxes, and overloaded circuits with a modern, code-compliant system built for today’s high-demand electronics. From careful room-by-room planning to surgically neat drywall repair, we protect your belongings while upgrading every inch of your electrical infrastructure, boosting safety, efficiency, and resale value in one project.
Homeowners across Madison County choose HEP because we show up on time, communicate clearly, and back our workmanship with solid warranties. If flickering lights, tripped breakers, or buzzing outlets have you worried, schedule a free in-home estimate today and discover how seamless, affordable, and fast whole home rewires can be with the local pros who do it right the first time.
FAQs
Why might my Huntsville home need a complete rewire?
Older houses (typically built before the mid-1970s) often contain outdated aluminum branch circuits, cloth-covered or knob-and-tube wiring, and undersized breaker panels that are not designed for today’s appliance loads. A whole-home rewire eliminates safety hazards such as overheating conductors, ungrounded outlets, and insufficient arc-fault protection, bringing your electrical system up to current NEC 2023 standards as adopted by the City of Huntsville.
How long does a full rewire usually take, and will I have to move out during the project?
A typical 1,800–2,500 sq ft Huntsville home can be rewired in 5–10 working days. We pull new branch circuits, replace devices, upgrade the service panel, and schedule city inspections in phases to minimize disruption. In most cases you can stay in the house—power is shut off only to the area we’re working in—though you may prefer to relocate valuables and sensitive electronics and plan for some daytime power interruptions.
What does a whole-home rewire cost in Huntsville, and what factors influence the price?
Full rewires generally range from $7–$12 per square foot in North Alabama. Costs vary with house size, attic/crawl-space accessibility, wall construction (plaster costs more than drywall), the number of new circuits/outlets you request, service-panel capacity, and any code-required upgrades such as smoke/CO alarms. After a free on-site evaluation, we provide a fixed-price proposal so there are no surprises.
Are permits and inspections required for a rewire in Huntsville?
Yes. The City of Huntsville Inspection Department requires an electrical permit, rough-in inspection before walls are closed, and a final inspection before the utility reconnects service. As a licensed Alabama electrical contractor, we handle all permit applications, meet with inspectors, and ensure your new wiring is fully code-compliant and documented for your homeowner’s insurance.
Will a rewire improve my home’s safety and resale value?
Absolutely. New copper wiring, properly sized breakers, GFCI/AFCI protection, and grounded circuits greatly reduce fire and shock risks. Insurers often offer lower premiums for updated electrical systems, and local real-estate agents report that a documented rewire can add 3–5 % to resale value and shorten time on market—especially important in Huntsville’s fast-growing tech corridor.
Why hire a licensed local electrician instead of doing it myself?
Whole-house rewiring is complex, dangerous, and regulated. Alabama law requires a licensed journeyman or master electrician for any work beyond minor repairs. Professional electricians carry liability insurance, follow OSHA safety practices, know the local amendments to the NEC, and can offer workmanship warranties. DIY electrical work that is not permitted or inspected can void insurance coverage and delay a future home sale.