Aluminum Wiring Replacement, Knob-and-Tube Rewiring, Full & Partial Home Rewiring
Aging or aluminum wiring is a serious fire and safety hazard. West Coast Electric provides partial and full home rewiring services to replace dangerous wiring with modern copper — safely, to code, and with minimal disruption.
Aluminum wiring installed in homes built between 1965–1973 is a known fire hazard. It expands and contracts differently than copper, causing loose connections that can spark and ignite.
Homes built before 1950 may still have knob-and-tube wiring. This system has no ground wire, degrades over time, and cannot safely support modern electrical loads.
If you regularly experience tripping breakers, flickering lights, burning smells, or warm outlets, your home's wiring may be failing and needs inspection.
Many insurance companies and mortgage lenders require aluminum or knob-and-tube wiring to be replaced before issuing coverage or approving a loan.
Complete replacement of all branch circuit wiring throughout the home with modern copper wire — including all outlets, switches, fixtures, and panel connections.
Replacement of specific circuits, rooms, or problem areas without rewiring the entire home. Ideal for additions, kitchens, bathrooms, or targeted aluminum wire remediation.
COPALUM or AlumiConn connector remediation at all outlets and switches — a code-approved alternative to full rewiring for aluminum wiring in good condition.
Rewiring pricing depends on the size of your home, accessibility of walls and attic, the type of wiring being replaced, and the scope of work. We always provide a free, detailed written estimate before starting.
Flexible payment options for every budget.
We evaluate your needs and provide a written, itemized estimate — no obligation.
We schedule at your convenience, pull required permits, and coordinate any utility connections.
Our licensed electricians complete the work cleanly and efficiently, on time.
All permitted work is inspected by the city building department before sign-off.
We walk you through the completed work and activate your 1-year workmanship warranty.
Look at the wiring visible in your electrical panel or attic. Aluminum wiring has a silver color and may be labeled "AL" or "ALUM" on the wire jacket. Homes built between 1965 and 1973 are most likely to have aluminum branch circuit wiring. A West Coast Electric inspection can confirm.
Yes — aluminum branch circuit wiring is a recognized fire hazard by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. It expands and contracts with heat more than copper, causing connections to loosen over time. Loose connections can arc and ignite surrounding materials.
Not necessarily. Options include full rewiring, partial rewiring of specific circuits, or aluminum wiring remediation using AlumiConn or COPALUM connectors at each outlet and switch. We assess your specific situation and recommend the most cost-effective code-compliant solution.
A full rewiring typically takes 3–7 days depending on the size of the home, accessibility, and scope. We work to minimize disruption and restore full power at the end of each workday where possible.
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