We inspect before we quote
No phone-estimate guessing – we look at the actual panel and wiring first.
When rewiring makes sense
Old or flagged wiring
The home still has knob-and-tube or early aluminum branch wiring – or an insurer or home inspection flagged the wiring specifically
Mid-renovation
You're renovating down to the studs anyway and it's the right time
Recurring wiring faults
Repeated troubleshooting keeps turning up wiring, not device, faults
Whole-home vs. partial rewiring
Not every job means gutting the whole house. Partial rewiring – one floor, one wing, or the circuits feeding a specific renovation – is common and can be the right call when the rest of the home's wiring is in reasonable shape. Whole-home rewiring makes more sense when the wiring type is the problem everywhere, not just in one area. We'll assess which situation you're actually in before quoting.
Rewiring around finished spaces
If the home isn't already opened up for renovation, rewiring means working through existing walls and ceilings. We plan routes to minimize drywall damage where we can, and we're upfront about what will need patching afterward – that's a real cost of the job, not a surprise at the end.
Scheduling around your life
A full rewire is disruptive – there's no getting around that. We phase larger jobs by room or floor where possible, so parts of the home stay livable and powered while work continues elsewhere.
Why choose us for house rewiring
Inspection first, then a written quote
We look at the actual panel and wiring before quoting, not a phone-estimate guess – and every price is written down before work starts, no surprise line items.
ESA-notified work
We handle Electrical Safety Authority notification as part of the job when it's required.
Residential & commercial
Homes, offices, retail, and light-industrial space across Ottawa.
What to expect
Written quote, no surprises
The price is confirmed before work starts.
ESA-notified work
Handled as part of the job when it's required.
Cleaned up when we're done
We leave the site the way we found it.
House Rewiring FAQs
How long does a full rewire take?
It varies with the home's size and how accessible the wiring is – we'll give you a real timeline once we've assessed the scope, not a generic estimate.
Can I stay in the house during rewiring?
Often yes, especially with a phased approach, though some periods without power in specific areas should be expected.
Will rewiring damage my walls?
Some drywall work is usually necessary unless the space is already open. We'll tell you what to expect and plan routes to minimize it.
Do I need a permit for rewiring?
Yes, rewiring requires ESA notification, which we handle as part of the job.