Some West Palm Beach homes still run on wiring installed decades ago: aluminum branch wiring from the 60s and 70s, ungrounded two-prong outlets, cloth-insulated conductors, and DIY additions spliced in over the years. Some of it is a nuisance; some of it is a genuine fire hazard.
We do whole-home and partial rewiring with modern copper conductors, proper grounding, and code-correct devices throughout. Permits are pulled, the work is inspected, and our own electricians do all of it.
The Wiring Problems We Find Here
The historic east side keeps us busy with the same handful of issues:
- Aluminum branch wiring — common in homes built in the 60s and 70s; connections loosen over time and overheat.
- Ungrounded two-prong outlets — no ground path for modern electronics or surge protection to work with.
- Cloth-insulated conductors — insulation that has become brittle with age and heat.
- Undersized or spliced additions — rooms and garages wired in by previous owners without permits.
- No GFCI protection — kitchens, baths, and outdoor circuits that predate modern safety requirements.
Aluminum Wiring Deserves Respect
Aluminum wiring itself is not the hazard — the connections are. Aluminum expands and contracts more than copper with temperature changes, which loosens terminations over time. Loose connections arc, and arcing starts fires.
The fix is proper termination: devices rated for aluminum, antioxidant compound, and torqued connections — or replacement with copper where the wiring is deteriorated. We evaluate each home and recommend the right scope, from targeted remediation to full replacement.
Partial vs. Whole-Home Rewiring
Not every old home needs every wire replaced. If the branch wiring is sound but the devices and protection are outdated, a partial rewire — new devices, GFCI and AFCI protection, grounding corrections — may be the right scope.
When conductors themselves are deteriorated, spliced beyond recognition, or aluminum throughout with failing terminations, a whole-home rewire is the honest recommendation. We show you what we find and price each scope separately so you can decide.
What the Work Looks Like
Rewiring is invasive by nature — walls get opened, and we plan the cuts to minimize patching. We work room by room, keep the work area contained, and clean up daily.
Older homes with plaster walls take more care than drywall, and we have done plenty of both across the east side. Permits are pulled where required, and the work is inspected before walls close back up.
Common questions
How do I know if my home needs rewiring?
Frequent breaker trips, flickering lights, warm outlets, two-prong outlets throughout, or a burning smell are all reasons to call. An inspection gives you the real answer.
Is aluminum wiring dangerous?
The connections are the concern — they loosen over time and can arc. Proper remediation with rated devices and torqued connections, or replacement with copper, solves it.
Can you rewire just part of the house?
Yes. Partial rewiring is common: a kitchen remodel, an addition, or the circuits showing problems. We scope the work to what the house actually needs.
How long does a rewire take?
It depends on the size of the home and the scope. A partial rewire can take days; a whole-home rewire takes longer. You get a schedule in writing before we start.
Will you have to tear up my walls?
Some openings are unavoidable, and we plan them to minimize patching. Plaster walls take extra care, and we clean up the work area daily.
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