House Rewire
Whole-House Rewire & Cloth Wiring Replacement in Los Angeles
Electric Universe CA has been performing full electrical house rewires in Los Angeles homes for over a decade.
Old wiring, cloth-covered wiring, and overloaded circuits can all become a real safety hazard. Our licensed electricians rewire your home to today’s electrical codes, so your system is safe, reliable, and ready for modern life.
Do I really need a house rewire?
You might need a full or partial rewire if:
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Your home was built before the 1960s
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You have cloth wiring, aluminum wiring, or damaged wires
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Breakers trip often or feel warm to the touch
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Lights flicker when major appliances turn on
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Outlets are loose, discolored, or ungrounded (two-prong)
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An inspector or insurance company flagged your electrical system
If you’re not sure, we can come out for an electrical inspection and show you photos of what we find, so you can see the condition of your wiring clearly.
What is cloth wiring and why can it be unsafe?
Many older Los Angeles homes still have cloth-covered wiring hidden in the walls and attic. Cloth wiring was standard decades ago, but today it has several problems:
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The fabric insulation dries out and becomes brittle
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Cloth can crack and fall off, exposing live wires
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Many of these systems are not properly grounded
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They were never designed for today’s higher electrical loads
This combination increases the risk of overheating and fire and is often flagged by home inspectors and insurance companies. During a house rewire, we locate and replace all cloth wiring with modern, safe copper wiring.
Free $$$ Saving Tip:
Many insurance companies prefer or require updated wiring. Once your rewire is complete, ask your insurance provider if you qualify for better coverage or lower premiums.
What’s included in a house rewire?
A professional rewire is more than just pulling new wires. With Electric Universe CA, a typical house rewire includes:
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Removal and replacement of unsafe wiring
We remove and rewire any old aluminum, cloth, or damaged wires that bring a serious risk of fire. -
Renewal of all connections
We renew wire terminations and connections to improve safety and reliability. -
New switches and outlets
Old devices are replaced with modern, grounded switches and outlets. -
New circuits to prevent overloading
We add circuits where needed to avoid overload, protect your equipment, and reduce fire risk
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Bringing your home up to today’s codes
We upgrade your system to current electrical safety codes and standards for a safer, more energy-efficient home. -
Required safety devices
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GFCI outlet installations where required
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Interconnected smoke detector and carbon monoxide alarm system throughout your home
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Replacement of any old and hazardous light fixtures
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How long does a house rewire take and what should I expect?
The exact time depends on the size of your home and the condition of the existing wiring, but most house rewires take several days.
Here’s what the process usually looks like:
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On-site visit & planning
We inspect your existing wiring, panel, and devices. We identify cloth wiring, aluminum wiring, and other hazards, then design a clear plan for your rewire. -
Permits & code compliance
We pull the required city permits and plan the work according to Los Angeles electrical codes and guidelines. -
Rewiring with temporary power
During the project, different parts of the house will be without power at different times.
Our electricians always make sure the process is as easy and comfortable as possible and leave temporary power for necessary equipment and lighting while we are rewiring. -
Wall and ceiling access & clean-up
Some wall or ceiling openings are needed to access and replace wires. We keep openings as small as possible and clean up after ourselves every day and at the end of the job.
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Final testing & inspection
We test every circuit, switch, and outlet. When a city inspection is required, we coordinate it and handle any notes so the job is fully approved.
The best time to upgrade your home
Since we are already in your home during the house rewire, it’s the perfect time to:- Add new lighting, upgrade outlets and switches (including smart switches)
- Run new wiring for low-voltage systems like security cameras, home automation, TV, and data cables
You’ll get better pricing on these additions when they’re done together with the rewire, and your home becomes modern, safer, and more comfortable
Why homeowners choose Electric Universe CA for house rewires
Homeowners across Los Angeles choose Electric Universe CA for house rewires and cloth wiring replacement because we offer:
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Specialization in older homes and cloth wiring
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Licensed, bonded, insured – C-10 #1007618
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Clear, simple explanations before, during, and after the job
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Respect for your home: neat work, daily clean-up
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Honest recommendations – we explain what you really need, not what we want to sell
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A safety-first mindset on every project​​​
If you have any questions do not hesitate to call. An expert electrician will be happy to help you over the phone for FREE!
