Whole Home Rewire Service

Whole Home Rewiring,
Aluminum Wiring Replaced Right.

Complete residential rewires and aluminum wiring replacement for older homes throughout SLO and Santa Barbara Counties. New copper wiring throughout, updated panel if needed, all permits filed.

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Aluminum Wiring

Why Aluminum Branch Wiring Is a Documented Safety Hazard.

Homes built between 1965 and 1973 commonly used aluminum for branch circuit wiring. The metal expands and contracts at a different rate than the copper terminals on outlets, switches, and fixtures. Over time this causes loose connections, arcing, and heat buildup at those junctions. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recognizes full copper rewiring as the definitive solution.

Full aluminum-to-copper rewire with new outlets and switches
COPALUM crimping for targeted aluminum wiring corrections
Knob-and-tube removal and replacement
Full documentation for insurance and resale disclosure
Permit filed for all phases, all inspections passed

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What Is Involved

From First Circuit to Final Inspection Sign-Off.

A whole home rewire typically runs three to five days depending on home size and access conditions. We work systematically room by room, running new copper wiring through walls and ceilings, installing new boxes, outlets, and switches at every location, and tying everything to a new or updated panel.

Full load assessment and panel evaluation
New copper wiring run throughout walls and ceilings
New outlets, switches, and boxes at all locations
GFCI protection added in kitchens, baths, and exterior
Panel upgrade included if existing panel is inadequate
All phases permitted and inspected

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Whole Home Rewire Questions

The easiest indicator is build date: homes built between 1965 and 1973 have a higher probability of aluminum branch wiring. A licensed electrician can confirm by removing an outlet cover plate and checking the wire markings. The wiring will be marked AL or show a silver-colored conductor rather than the orange-copper color of copper wire.

Whole home rewires in SLO and Santa Barbara Counties typically run $8,000 to $25,000 depending on home size, number of circuits, access conditions, and whether a panel upgrade is included. We provide a detailed written quote after a thorough on-site assessment.

Most single-family homes take three to five days on site. The permit process adds time before and after: we file the permit before starting, and the final inspection typically occurs one to two days after project completion.

Yes in most cases. We work room by room and restore power to completed areas before moving on. There will be periods when power to portions of the house is off, but we coordinate the schedule to minimize disruption.