Knob & tube rewiring

Knob & tube rewiring, Wayne, NJNJ Lic. #14695

Older-home rewiring and knob-and-tube removal, done safely and to code, the fix most insurers now require. NJ License #14695.

Knob-and-tube wiring was standard before about 1950, but it was never designed for today's loads, and many insurers now require it removed before they will cover a home. Elite Electric rewires older North Jersey homes and removes knob-and-tube safely, often the difference between getting insured and not.

You may have knob-and-tube if

  • Your home was built before roughly 1950
  • Your insurer is asking for wiring documentation
  • You see ceramic knobs or cloth-wrapped wire in the attic or basement
  • Two-prong outlets and no ground throughout
How it goes

Our process, start to finish.

01

Inspect and plan

We assess how much knob-and-tube is present and plan a rewire that limits disruption to the home.

02

Rewire and remove

We install modern, grounded wiring and remove the old knob-and-tube, to code, with the permit filed.

03

Document for insurance

We get the work inspected so you have the documentation your insurer wants.

What is included

The scope of the work.

  • Knob-and-tube removal
  • Whole-home and partial rewiring
  • Grounded, modern circuits
  • Insurance-required documentation
  • Permits filed and code sign-off
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Common questions

Questions

Why do insurers care about knob-and-tube?

Older knob-and-tube can be a fire risk when overloaded or altered by past owners, so many insurers require it removed or certified before they will write or renew a policy.

Do you have to open all my walls?

We plan the rewire to limit wall openings wherever possible, using existing routes and access points. We will walk you through what a given home needs before we start.

Free on-site assessment & quote

Contact Elite and consider the job complete.

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