Walk through the attic of a pre-1940 home in Providence, Newport or Bristol and there is a good chance you'll see ceramic knobs with single wires strung between them. That's knob and tube, and it's the reason a lot of our house rewiring calls begin.
Why it's a concern
Knob and tube has no ground, relies on open air for cooling (so blown-in insulation is a real hazard), and its rubber insulation crumbles after a century. Splices were often done without boxes.
What insurers say
Many carriers will not write a new policy on a home with active knob and tube, and some require a written electrician's certification. An electrical inspection tells you how much is still live.
Partial vs whole house rewiring
Sometimes only a few circuits remain and can be replaced. Often it's more sensible to rewire the whole house, add grounded outlets, and pair the job with a panel upgrade.
Living through a rewire
We work room by room, fish cable to minimize openings, and patch what we open. Homeowners across Warren and Little Compton stay in the house during the project.
Get a fixed price for rewiring: (888) 633-7804.