Wiring replacement in Kitchener
Behind the walls of many Kitchener homes is wiring older than anyone living there. When it starts to fail, or an insurer starts asking questions, replacing it is the lasting fix.
What we replace
- Knob-and-tube wiring
- Aluminum wiring, or its connections
- Ungrounded circuits
- Brittle, overheated or damaged cable
- Overloaded circuits, split into new ones
- Wiring in rooms being renovated
- ESA inspections at each stage
- Documentation for your insurer
Common triggers
- An insurance renewal letter
- A pre-sale or pre-purchase inspection
- Planning a kitchen or basement renovation
- Repeated tripping, flickering or warm outlets
Which homes, which wiring
Knob-and-tube is found mainly in the pre-war houses near downtown Kitchener. Aluminum wiring appears in homes built from the mid-1960s to the late 1970s, across much of the city. Newer areas rarely need rewiring, though renovations often call for new circuits.
Licensed electricians
Priority Electrician Kitchener partners with licensed electricians. Work that requires it is filed with the Electrical Safety Authority and inspected.
Questions about wiring replacement
How do I find out what wiring I have?
An electrician can usually tell from the panel, a few outlets and any exposed cable in the basement or attic. That is part of the assessment.
Do I have to replace aluminum wiring?
Not necessarily. It can often be made safe with approved connectors at each outlet, switch and fixture.
Will there be a mess?
Some. Access holes are kept small and you are told in advance where they will be. Patching is usually done by a drywall finisher afterwards.
Other services
Book an assessment for wiring replacement
An electrician comes to your home and gives you the price before any work starts.