What Is Behind Your Walls Matters
Electrical wiring is one of those home systems that tends to go unnoticed right up until it causes a serious problem. In older DuPage County homes, wiring that was installed decades ago may be deteriorating, improperly grounded, or simply not built for the electrical demands of a modern household. In newer homes, additions and renovations sometimes introduce wiring that was not done to code or that has not held up over time. Whether you are dealing with an aging system that needs to be brought up to current standards or a home that simply needs more capacity, A.W.E. provides wiring and rewiring services that are done correctly, permitted properly, and built to last.
When New Wiring Is Needed
There are several situations that commonly lead homeowners to consider new wiring. Adding a room addition, finishing a basement, or converting a garage all require circuits that do not yet exist. Installing a dedicated circuit for a high-draw appliance like an EV charger, a hot tub, a whole-home generator transfer switch, or a large HVAC system also falls in this category. Our licensed electricians handle all aspects of new circuit installation, from running wire through walls and ceilings to connecting at the panel and installing the appropriate outlets, switches, or connection points at the endpoint.
Signs That Rewiring May Be Necessary
Rewiring an entire home or a significant portion of it is a larger undertaking, but sometimes it is the right one. Homes that still have knob-and-tube wiring from the early to mid-twentieth century, aluminum branch circuit wiring from the 1960s and 1970s, or wiring with cloth-wrapped insulation that has become brittle and cracked over time are all candidates for rewiring. These materials are not necessarily an immediate emergency in every situation, but they represent elevated risk compared to modern wiring standards and are worth having evaluated. Persistent electrical problems throughout a home, outlets that do not work, and circuits that trip without explanation can also point to wiring that has degraded beyond the point where targeted repairs make sense.
How We Minimize Disruption During a Rewiring Project
A full or partial rewiring project inevitably involves some access to wall and ceiling cavities, but the extent of that disruption varies considerably depending on the approach. Our electricians use techniques that limit the number of openings required, working through existing access points where possible and using fish tape and other tools to route wire without opening walls unnecessarily. Where walls do need to be accessed, we work carefully and communicate clearly about what the patching and restoration process will involve. Before any project begins, you will have a clear picture of the scope, the timeline, and the cost.
