Residential Modernization & Service Upgrades
Modern & Safe Homes
From historic homes in Alexandria to 1970s ramblers, our housing stock struggles with modern demands. We specialize in Electrical Panel Upgrades and Home Rewiring.
More Power for Modern Life:
- Capacity: Replacing obsolete 60A/100A services.
- Components: New meter socket, mast, and Breaker Box.
Fixing 1970s Hazards:
- The Risk: Old aluminum wiring loosens and causes fires.
- The Fix: Permanent AlumiConn connector installation.
Insurance Compliance:
- The Fix: Surgical removal/disconnection of K&T.
- Result: A safe, insurable home with grounded outlets.
Code-Heavy Spaces:
- Circuits: 7-8 dedicated circuits for modern appliances.
- Power: Island pop-up outlets & heated floors.
Shock & Fire Protection:
- AFCI: Arc-Fault breakers to detect dangerous wire sparking.
- GFCI: Ground-Fault protection for all wet locations.
Guest Suites:
- Conversions: Turning garages into livable "bunkhouses".
- Requirements: Sub-panels and Smoke Detectors.
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Is your home's wiring safe? Call us for a comprehensive inspection.
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