Full or Partial House Re-Wiring in Seattle, Washington — Done Right
Seattle's pre-WWII bungalows in Ballard, Wallingford, and Capitol Hill, and the mid-century ramblers in Northgate and Beacon Hill, are full of homes that still run on original knob-and-tube, ungrounded two-wire, or solid-aluminum branch circuits. We do both full rewires and targeted partial rewires, permitted through the Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections (SDCI).
County
King County
Permitting
Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections (SDCI)
Utility
Seattle City Light
A full rewire means pulling new grounded NM cable to every device and fixture, landing it at a modern panel, and abandoning the old wiring correctly rather than leaving it energized in the walls. A partial rewire focuses on the highest-risk circuits — knob-and-tube in living areas, aluminum branch circuits, or the kitchen and bath loads — and can be phased over time. We help you choose based on what's actually in your walls and your budget.
Rewiring is invasive, so we plan routing to minimize drywall cuts and coordinate with your finishes. Every new circuit is grounded and GFCI/AFCI protected where required, permitted and inspected through SDCI, and labeled at the panel.
Full or Partial House Re-Wiring in Seattle — Your Questions
How do I know if my Seattle home has knob-and-tube wiring?
Knob-and-tube is most common in pre-1930s Seattle homes. We inspect the attic, basement, and a few device boxes to confirm what's in your walls and recommend a full or phased rewire.
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