Old, damaged or overloaded wiring? Call to speak with a local electrician about wiring repair and rewiring.
Serving Boise, ID
Service overview
Wiring work ranges from repairing a damaged section to adding dedicated circuits or rewiring part or all of a home. Older homes may still have wiring that wasn't designed for modern electrical use, and a renovation is a common time to update it.
Warning signs
Symptoms homeowners notice, with the most likely causes.
Smell burning or see sparks? Call right away.
Breakers trip when several appliances run at once.
Possible causes: too many outlets or appliances on one circuit.
Lights flicker or dim in different parts of the house.
Possible causes: loose connections or a loose neutral.
Knob-and-tube, ungrounded or cloth-insulated wiring.
Possible causes: the age of the home; these systems were common decades ago.
Chewed, cracked or heat-damaged insulation.
Possible causes: pests, past remodels or overheating.
No dedicated circuit for appliances, a home office or a shop.
Possible causes: a home wired for much lower demand.
Silver-colored wiring found in some homes built in the 1960s and 70s.
Possible causes: a material used in some homes from that period; connections need to be checked.
Diagnose first,
then repair
What the work involves
An electrician evaluates the existing wiring, the panel and how the home is used before recommending repairs, new circuits or rewiring.
Checking the type, condition and safety of existing wiring.
Replacing damaged or overheated sections.
New circuits for appliances, offices and shops.
Updating the kitchen, bathroom or remodeled areas.
Replacing outdated wiring throughout the house.
Adding grounding so outlets can be safely updated.
Pricing
Every repair is different, so there is no fixed price on this page. These are the things that shape the cost.
Call to Discuss Your Repair(555) 555-55553 simple steps
Call the number on this page and tell us what is going on with your electrical system.
Describe the problem, your location and how soon you need help.
Your call is connected with a local electrical service provider who can help.
You may also need
Repair and replacement of breakers, panels and related components.
Diagnosis and repair of outlets, switches, circuits and other everyday electrical faults.
New outlets, GFCI and USB outlets, switches and dimmers installed or replaced.
Electrical Wiring & Rewiring in Boise neighborhoods and nearby cities
Good to know
Older homes in Boise may still have knob-and-tube, cloth-insulated or ungrounded wiring, often modified over the decades. Rewiring can be done all at once or in stages, starting with the kitchen, bathrooms or rooms being remodeled.
A dedicated circuit for a microwave, freezer, home office or workshop stops breakers from tripping. Damaged wiring from pests, past remodels or overheating should be repaired before it causes bigger problems.
Both are found in older houses and both should be evaluated. They aren't automatically dangerous, but their connections deserve a close look from an electrician.
FAQ
Signs include breakers that trip often, lights that flicker in several rooms, outlets or switch plates that feel warm, two-prong outlets throughout the house, and old wiring types such as knob-and-tube or cloth-insulated cable. A renovation, new appliances or an insurance inspection are also common reasons to have the wiring evaluated. An electrician can tell you whether repairs, a few new circuits or rewiring make sense.
Often, yes. Many homeowners rewire in stages, starting with the kitchen or the areas being remodeled.
It isn't automatically dangerous, but it's old, ungrounded and often modified over the years, so it should be evaluated.
Some openings are usually needed. Electricians use attics, crawlspaces and existing paths where possible to limit wall repairs.
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