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WHOLE HOME REWIRING ATLANTA GA
Need whole home rewiring Atlanta GA homeowners can trust? H & W Solution Partners LLC replaces knob and tube, aluminum and ungrounded wiring with new grounded copper circuits, pulls the permit, passes the inspection and keeps wall openings to a minimum.
ALL PROPERTY TYPES
Homes, rentals, small businesses
CODE-READY WORK
Permit, inspection, sign-off
LICENSED
Georgia electrical contractor
12+ YEARS
in the electrical trade
Whole Home Rewiring Atlanta GA: What It Involves
Whole home rewiring replaces the branch circuits that run from your electrical panel to every outlet, switch and light in the house. Older wiring was never built for today's loads, and insulation dries out and cracks with age. Whole home rewiring Atlanta GA houses need puts new grounded copper cable behind the walls so every circuit is safe, labeled and protected by the right breaker.
Many intown Atlanta bungalows, Craftsman homes and mid-century ranches still run on knob and tube, cloth-covered cable or two prong circuits with no ground wire. Homes built in the late 1960s and early 1970s may have aluminum branch wiring. These systems were fine for a few lamps and a radio. They were not designed for central air, home offices, kitchen appliances and EV chargers running at the same time.
A full rewire is planned room by room. We map every circuit, fish new cable through walls and attics with small, careful openings, add the AFCI and GFCI protection current code requires and update the panel when needed. Every whole home rewiring Atlanta GA project we take on ends with a passed inspection and a typed circuit directory.
WIRING TYPES WE REPLACE
Knob and tube
Ungrounded wiring from the 1920s to 1940s, often with brittle insulation and no ground.
Cloth-covered cable
Early cable whose fabric and rubber jacket crack and crumble with age.
Aluminum branch wiring
Common in the late 1960s and 1970s. Connections loosen and overheat over time.
Two prong circuits
No ground path for surge protectors, computers or modern appliances.
Overloaded DIY wiring
Splices without boxes, undersized wire and past add-ons that never met code.
Signs You Need Whole Home Rewiring in Atlanta
Old wiring rarely fails all at once. It shows warning signs first. If you notice any of these, book an assessment before a small problem becomes a fire risk, and find out whether whole home rewiring in Atlanta is the right fix.
Breakers that trip often
Circuits that trip again and again are carrying more load than their old wiring can handle.
Flickering or dimming lights
Lights that dip when appliances start can point to loose, worn connections behind the walls.
Warm or discolored outlets
Heat, brown marks or a burning smell at outlets or switches need a licensed electrician right away.
Two prong outlets
Ungrounded outlets cannot protect computers, TVs or appliances that need a ground path.
Knob and tube in the attic
Porcelain knobs and single wires in the attic or basement mean the original wiring is still in use.
Aluminum wiring
Silver-colored branch wiring at outlets or the panel needs inspection and usually replacement.
Buzzing or crackling
A buzzing switch or crackling outlet often means arcing at a loose or damaged connection.
Insurance or sale issues
Insurers and buyers' inspectors often flag knob and tube or aluminum wiring by name.
A home 40+ years old
Homes that have never been rewired are due for a full whole home rewiring Atlanta GA inspection.
Whole Home Rewiring Atlanta GA: Typical Price Ranges
Price depends mostly on square footage, how easy it is to reach the walls and whether the panel needs work. These are typical whole home rewiring Atlanta GA price ranges published by contractors and consumer cost guides. Your exact price is confirmed in a written quote before any work starts.
$2K-$4K
1,000 SQ FT HOME
A smaller home with accessible walls and attic, with no major panel upgrade.
$3K-$6K
1,500 SQ FT HOME
A mid-size home where most circuits can be reached from the attic or crawl space.
TYPICAL SIZE
$4K-$8K
2,000 SQ FT HOME
A common metro Atlanta home size, with accessible wiring and no major panel work.
$6K-$20K
3,000 SQ FT+
Larger or multi-story homes, plaster walls and finished basements cost more to reach.
Size ranges from the Michael & Son rewiring cost guide; Atlanta consumer guides put many whole-house rewires at $8,000 to $15,000. Panel replacement can add $800 to $4,000 and wall repair about $5 to $9 per square foot. Melvin reviews your home on site and gives you a written quote for whole home rewiring Atlanta GA work before anything starts.
Full Rewire vs. Partial Rewire vs. Repairs
Not every older home needs a full rewire. When people call about whole home rewiring Atlanta GA homeowners often expect the biggest job, but there are three common paths, and the inspection tells us which one fits your house.
Targeted repairs
Damaged outlets, loose connections or one bad circuit are fixed in place. The right choice when the rest of the wiring is sound and grounded.
Partial rewire
The kitchen, baths, laundry or a problem circuit get new grounded wiring first. A good option for staged budgets and homes with mixed wiring.
Full whole home rewire
Every branch circuit is replaced with new copper, usually with a panel update. The long-term fix for knob and tube, aluminum or failing cloth wiring.
What Every Whole Home Rewiring Atlanta GA Job Includes
Whether it is one floor or the entire house, every rewiring job we do includes the same core steps.
✓ Full wiring inspection
Every circuit traced and tested before we quote.
✓ Circuit plan
New circuits laid out for kitchens, baths, HVAC and future loads.
✓ New grounded copper
Modern cable sized for each circuit and breaker.
✓ AFCI and GFCI protection
Added wherever current code requires it.
✓ New devices
Outlets, switches and boxes replaced as each room is rewired.
✓ Old wiring disconnected
Abandoned wiring made safe so it can never be re-energized.
✓ Panel review
Breakers, bus and grounding checked, and upgraded if needed.
✓ Small, careful openings
Walls opened only where needed to fish new cable.
✓ Permit and inspection
We pull the permit, meet the inspector and close it out.
✓ Clean job site
Dust protection daily and debris hauled away.
Our Whole Home Rewiring Process
A clear process keeps your whole home rewiring Atlanta GA project predictable, from the first call to the final inspection.
Call and book
Call 404-507-6173 or book online. Tell us the age of your home and what you are seeing.
Rewiring, room by room
We rewire in planned stages so you keep power in most of the house while we work.
Wiring inspection
A licensed electrician inspects your panel, attic, crawl space and a sample of outlets and switches.
Inspection and sign-off
The city or county inspector checks the work before walls are closed and again at final.
Written quote and plan
You get the scope, schedule and any panel work in writing. Work starts only after you approve it.
Final walkthrough
We show you the new circuits, the typed directory and the panel, and answer your questions.
What Changes the Price of Rewiring
No two older homes are the same, so every whole home rewiring Atlanta GA quote we write starts with an on-site inspection. After it you get a written quote, and the price you approve is the price you pay unless you change the scope.
✓ Written quote before any work
✓ Permit fees shown up front
✓ No surprise add-ons
WHAT GOES INTO A REWIRING QUOTE
Home size and floors
More square footage and more floors mean more circuits and longer runs.
Wall and ceiling type
Plaster and finished ceilings take more care than drywall with attic access.
Attic and crawl access
Open attics and crawl spaces make it faster to fish new cable.
Panel condition
An old or undersized panel may need replacing at the same time.
Circuits added
New kitchen, bath, HVAC or EV circuits add to the scope.
Permits
Fees and inspection steps vary by city and county.
Why Choose H & W Solution Partners for Rewiring
As a licensed electrician Atlanta GA property owners can verify, we treat rewiring as a safety project first, with clean work and clear communication every day.
Licensed and insured
Every whole home rewiring Atlanta GA job is done under a Georgia electrical contractor license, fully insured, with a permit.
NMSDC certified MBE
Owned by Melvin Wilson and Levy Hernandez. Certified through the Georgia MSDC for commercial and government work.
OSHA compliant crews
Safe work practices in occupied homes, rentals and commercial buildings.
Respect for your home
Floors covered, openings kept small and the site cleaned every day of your whole home rewiring in Atlanta.
Rewiring Across Atlanta and the South Metro
We handle whole home rewiring Atlanta GA homeowners need inside the city, plus rewiring and wiring repairs in these nearby communities.
ATLANTA, GA
Whole home rewiring Atlanta GA homes need, from intown bungalows to mid-century ranches, with permits through the City of Atlanta Office of Buildings.
FAYETTEVILLE, GA
Rewiring for established Fayette County homes with aluminum or two prong circuits.
PEACHTREE CITY, GA
Partial and full rewires for 1970s and 1980s homes adding modern loads.
STOCKBRIDGE, GA
Wiring upgrades and rewires for Henry County homes and rentals.
UNION CITY, GA
Rewiring for older South Fulton homes and small commercial buildings.
HAMPTON, GA
Rewiring farmhouses and older homes with additions, workshops and outbuildings.
Related Electrical Services
Whole home rewiring in Atlanta often goes hand in hand with these jobs. Each one has its own page with more detail.
ELECTRICAL PANEL UPGRADE
New 200 amp panels and service upgrades, often done with a rewire so the new circuits have room to grow.
WHOLE HOME SURGE PROTECTION
A panel-mounted surge protector guards the new wiring, appliances and electronics against lightning and utility surges.
EMERGENCY ELECTRICIAN
24/7 help when old wiring fails, with a burning smell, sparking outlet or loss of power.
EV CHARGER INSTALLATION
Level 2 chargers on a dedicated 240 volt circuit, easy to add while the walls are open.
LIGHTING INSTALLATION
Recessed, LED and smart lighting planned into the new circuits during the rewire.
CEILING FAN INSTALLATION
New fan-rated boxes and wall controls added while new cable is being run.
Whole Home Rewiring Atlanta GA FAQs
Straight answers about cost, timing, walls and permits. Still have a question? Call 404-507-6173.
How much does whole home rewiring in Atlanta cost?
Contractor cost guides put a 1,000 square foot home at about $2,000 to $4,000 and a 2,000 square foot home at about $4,000 to $8,000, and Atlanta consumer guides cite many rewires at $8,000 to $15,000. Panel work and wall repair add to that. You get a written quote before any work begins.
How long does a rewire take?
Most single-family rewires take several working days to two weeks, depending on size, access and inspections. We work in stages so you keep power in most of the house.
Will you have to tear open my walls?
No. We fish new cable through attics, crawl spaces and existing paths and open walls only where needed, with small, neat openings.
Do I need to rewire if my lights still work?
Working lights do not mean safe wiring. Knob and tube, aluminum and ungrounded wiring can work for years while connections and insulation degrade. An inspection tells you where you stand.
Is knob and tube wiring dangerous?
It has no ground, its insulation gets brittle with age and it was never meant to be buried in insulation. Many insurers will not cover homes that still use it, which is why whole home rewiring Atlanta GA homeowners plan often starts with it.
Can aluminum wiring be repaired instead of replaced?
In some homes approved connectors can make aluminum connections safer. For many houses a partial or full rewire to copper is the long-term fix. We explain both options in writing.
Do I need a permit to rewire a house in Atlanta?
Yes. Rewiring needs an electrical permit and inspections. We pull the permit through the City of Atlanta Office of Buildings or your county and meet the inspector.
Will I need a new panel too?
Often, but not always. If the panel is old, undersized or a problem brand, we replace it during the rewire. If it is sound with room for new breakers, we keep it.
Does rewiring help with insurance or selling a home?
Yes. Replacing knob and tube or aluminum wiring removes a common insurance and inspection flag, and a closed permit is proof for a buyer that the whole home rewiring in Atlanta was done right.
