Whole Home Rewiring in Sonoma
Family-operated since 1974, we rewire older Sonoma County homes safely and to code, with a free quote on every job.
Old Wiring Puts Every Circuit in Your Home at Risk
Northern Lights Electric is a licensed electrical contractor serving Sonoma, CA and the surrounding Wine Country region since 1974, specializing in whole home rewiring for older residential properties. Whole home rewiring means replacing the outdated, undersized, or deteriorated wiring running through a house, often knob-and-tube or aluminum wiring found in homes built before the 1960s and 70s. If your breakers trip often, your outlets feel warm to the touch, or lights flicker across more than one room, your wiring is likely telling you something. A home inspection that flags old wiring, or a remodel that opens up your walls, are both good moments to act before small warning signs turn into bigger problems.
Our process starts with a room-by-room assessment so we understand exactly what your home needs before we touch a wall. From there, we coordinate access to walls and ceilings, run new circuits to code throughout the house, and finish with a full inspection before we call the job done. We plan around your daily life too, so you know what to expect for dust, access, and timeline before work begins rather than finding out as we go.
A quality rewiring job looks different from a shortcut. We are licensed and insured, we pull the required permits, and we protect your finished surfaces while we work. We test every circuit before we consider a job complete. Skipping permits or inspection might save a few days, but it leaves hidden risk behind new drywall, and that is a trade-off we are not willing to make with your home.
Common Questions About Whole Home Rewiring
How long does a whole home rewiring project take?
A typical whole home rewiring project takes three to seven days depending on the size of the house and how much wall or ceiling access is needed. Homes with finished walls throughout usually take longer than homes mid-remodel. We give you a firm timeline estimate after our on-site assessment, before any work begins.Will rewiring my house mean tearing open all my walls?
Not always. We use fish techniques and existing access points wherever possible to minimize wall damage. Some drywall or plaster repair is often necessary in older homes, and we walk you through exactly where before starting. Any opened sections are patched and ready for paint when we finish.How do I know if my Sonoma home needs a full rewire versus a partial fix?
Signs you need a full rewire include widespread knob-and-tube or aluminum wiring, breakers that trip across multiple rooms, or an inspector flagging system-wide issues. A partial fix works for isolated problems. Our free on-site assessment tells you which situation you're in before you commit to anything.Can I stay in my home during a whole home rewiring project?
For whole-home rewiring projects, we recommend that homeowners temporarily move out while the work is being completed. This allows our electricians to work more efficiently, access all necessary areas of the home, and complete the project in a timely manner. We’ll coordinate the project schedule with you in advance and keep you informed throughout the process so you know what to expect.
Get Your Free Whole Home Rewiring Quote
Your quote is free and comes with no obligation. Northern Lights Electric has been rewiring Sonoma County homes since 1974, and we are ready to take a look at yours.
