Latest Safety Standards
Latest Safety Standards | Whole Home Rewires | Electrical | Mulberry
Whether you’re renovating a historic bungalow near NE 1st Avenue or safeguarding a growing smart home on Canal Street, HEP’s newest safety-first approach to whole home rewires delivers the confidence Mulberry homeowners deserve. Our licensed electricians replace outdated aluminum or cloth-wrapped wiring with high-efficiency copper conductors, install AFCI/GFCI protection where today’s codes demand it, and label every circuit so you always know what’s powering what. The result is a cleaner, safer electrical backbone that supports modern loads while slashing the risk of shorts, flickering lights, and surprise outages.
From the first infrared-camera inspection to the final breaker-panel torque check, we follow a 125-point checklist rooted in the National Electrical Code and enhanced by HEP’s proprietary safety standards. You’ll enjoy transparent quotes, daily project updates through our mobile app, and a lifetime workmanship warranty—plus the peace of mind that comes from knowing your family, electronics, and investment are protected for decades to come. Call today and see why neighbors all over Mulberry are choosing HEP for their next whole home rewires project.
FAQs
Why might a Mulberry home need a full electrical rewire under current safety standards?
Many homes in Mulberry were built before modern wiring materials and protective devices were common. If your house still contains cloth-covered or aluminum wiring, has an undersized 60- or 100-amp service, lacks sufficient grounded outlets, or shows signs of overheating such as flickering lights and warm switch plates, a full rewire is recommended. A rewire replaces obsolete conductors, adds additional circuits for today’s high load appliances, and brings the entire system up to the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) and Florida Building Code requirements, greatly reducing the risk of shock, fire, and nuisance breaker trips.
What safety codes and standards do you follow during a whole-home rewire in Mulberry?
We design and install every rewire to comply with the 2023 NEC, the Florida Building Code – Residential (7th Edition), Polk County permitting rules, and utility company service-entrance specifications. This includes installing AFCI and dual-function AFCI/GFCI breakers in all habitable rooms, tamper-resistant receptacles, whole-house surge protection, correctly sized grounding electrode systems, and properly labeled load centers. All work is performed by state-licensed electricians and is inspected by the Mulberry/Polk County building department before final energization.
How long does a complete rewire usually take and will I need to move out?
Most single-family homes (1,500–2,500 sq ft) can be rewired in 5–10 working days. We plan the project in phases so critical circuits—HVAC, refrigeration, select lighting—are restored at the end of each day. In the majority of cases clients can stay in the home, though there will be periods of limited power, dust, and access to certain rooms. If drywall removal will be extensive or you work from home and need uninterrupted power, you may prefer to stay elsewhere for part of the project. We provide a written schedule and daily progress updates so you can plan accordingly.
Do I need permits or inspections for a rewire in Mulberry, and who handles them?
Yes. Polk County requires an electrical permit and rough-in and final inspections for any whole-house rewire. As the licensed contractor we apply for the permit, provide load calculations and panel schedules, coordinate with the power utility for any service upgrade, and meet the inspector on site. All fees are included in our proposal, and you will receive a copy of the signed final inspection card for your records and insurance purposes.
How much does a whole-home rewire cost and what factors affect the price?
Costs in Mulberry generally range from $7 to $12 per square foot. The final price depends on: (1) home size and number of floors, (2) accessibility of wall and attic spaces, (3) whether drywall removal/patching or surface-mount conduit is chosen, (4) amperage of the new service (200 A vs. 300 A), (5) the number of new outlets, switches, and dedicated appliance circuits requested, and (6) optional upgrades such as EV-charging circuits, generator interlocks, or smart panels. We provide a fixed-price quote after a free on-site assessment and load calculation.
What warranty and post-installation support is provided after the rewire?
We warranty our labor for five years and pass through all manufacturer warranties on breakers, panels, and devices—typically lifetime on Square D QO load centers and 2–3 years on receptacles and switches. If any breaker trips persistently, outlet loosens, or device fails during the warranty period, we will repair or replace it at no charge. In addition, we offer an optional annual safety check where we tighten terminations, verify GFCI/AFCI functionality, and perform thermal imaging on the panel to catch issues before they become problems.