Wiring and rewiring in Lithia, FL
Homes near the Alafia River and older pockets of Lithia sometimes still run on wiring from decades ago. We rewire single rooms or entire homes to current code, with same-day estimates and 24-hour emergency service if wiring becomes unsafe.
Outdated wiring types found in older homes
If your Lithia home was built before the 1980s, it's worth knowing what type of wiring it might still have.
Knob-and-tube wiring
Used from the late 1800s through the 1940s. It has no ground wire and wasn't built for modern electrical loads.
Aluminum wiring
Common in homes built in the 1960s and '70s. It expands and contracts more than copper, which can loosen connections over time.
Cloth-insulated wiring
Common before the 1960s. The fabric insulation dries out and becomes brittle with age, exposing the wire underneath.
Why outdated wiring is a real safety issue
Knob-and-tube wiring lacks a ground wire, which increases shock risk, especially with modern three-prong appliances. Aluminum wiring can loosen at connection points as it expands and contracts, creating heat at the exact spots most likely to be hidden behind a wall. Neither was designed for the number of devices, chargers, and appliances a modern home runs at once.
- Breakers that trip when running multiple appliances in one room
- Outlets or switches with a yellow, brown, or black discoloration
- Two-prong outlets with no ground, especially in older sections of the home
- A persistent burning smell with no obvious source
If you notice a burning smell or discoloration, treat it as urgent and call our emergency line rather than waiting for a scheduled visit.
Room-by-room, or the whole house
A full rewire doesn't always mean gutting your home. On most single-story homes with attic or crawlspace access, we can run new wiring without opening every wall. Homes with less access, like multi-story houses with finished ceilings below, need more opening and patching.
We usually recommend pairing a rewire with a panel upgrade. Wiring built for a 60-amp or 100-amp panel often can't safely carry what a modern 200-amp panel can deliver, so doing both together avoids paying for access twice.
Wiring and rewiring pricing guide
Costs vary a lot based on access, home size, and how much of the home needs new wiring. Here's a general range.
Standard rewiring
Typical range for rewiring with reasonable attic or crawlspace access.
Full knob-and-tube removal
Wider range depending on home size, wall access, and finish work needed.
Permit fees
Required for rewiring work and varies by jurisdiction. We handle this for you.
What to expect if you move forward
Most families stay in the home during a rewire. Here's how we keep it livable.
Walkthrough & scope
We check attic, crawlspace, and panel access, then give you an honest count of how much wall opening to expect.
Permit & scheduling
We pull the required permit and plan the work room by room, so most of the home keeps power each night.
Rewiring & rough-in
New wiring goes in room by room. A rough-in inspection confirms everything before walls are closed up.
Final inspection
A final inspection signs off on the work, and every outlet and switch is tested before we call it done.
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Common questions about wiring and rewiring
Do I have to move out of my home during a rewire?+
Most families stay in the home. We work room by room and restore power each evening. Homes with very limited attic or wall access sometimes take longer and involve more disruption, which we'll walk you through before starting.
How do I know if my home has knob-and-tube or aluminum wiring?+
If your home was built before 1950, it may have knob-and-tube. Homes from the 1960s and '70s sometimes have aluminum branch wiring. A visual inspection of your panel and attic wiring can usually confirm it.
Can I rewire just one room instead of the whole house?+
Yes. Partial rewiring is common, especially for a kitchen or bathroom remodel. We'll tell you honestly if a partial rewire makes sense or if it's more cost-effective to do more at once.
Does rewiring require a permit?+
Yes, in every jurisdiction we work in. We pull the permit and schedule the required rough-in and final inspections as part of the job.
Should I rewire and upgrade my panel at the same time?+
In most cases, yes. Doing both together avoids paying for wall access twice and gives you a system that's sized correctly from the panel all the way to the outlet.
How long does a full rewire take?+
Most whole-home rewires take 3 to 10 working days for the electrical work itself, plus additional time for wall patching and paint if walls needed to be opened.
Get an honest look at your home's wiring
We'll walk the home, explain what we find, and give you real options, not a pitch for the biggest possible job. Prefer to reach out online? Visit our contact page.
Serving Lithia and nearby Riverview, Valrico, Plant City, and Durant. See our full service area list or learn more about our team.