Birmingham, AL
4.9/5 from 25,000+ Homeowners
House Rewiring Services in Birmingham, AL
Safe, modern wiring for Birmingham homes—protect your family and property
- Replace dangerous outdated wiring
- Aluminum wiring replacement
- Minimal wall damage & repair
- Code-compliant installations
Providing Expert Service Since 2007
Warning Signs Your Birmingham Home Needs Rewiring
Home Built Before 1970
Homes over 50 years old likely have outdated wiring inadequate for modern electrical demands and safety standards.
Aluminum Wiring or Knob-and-Tube
These dangerous wiring types cause fires and fail to meet current codes—replacement is essential for safety.
Discolored Outlets & Burning Smells
Scorch marks on outlets, burning odors, or sparking indicate dangerous wiring failures requiring immediate attention.
Frequently Tripping Breakers
Constant breaker trips, blown fuses, or flickering lights signal wiring unable to handle your home’s electrical load.
Complete Rewiring Solutions for Birmingham Homes
Birmingham’s older homes—especially in Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, and Miami Beach—often contain dangerous outdated wiring that wasn’t designed for today’s electrical demands. Aluminum wiring, ungrounded systems, cloth-wrapped cables, and deteriorated insulation create serious fire risks. Salt air and humidity accelerate wire corrosion faster than in other climates. Mister Sparky’s licensed electricians specialize in rewiring older homes using modern materials and techniques that minimize wall damage. We ensure your home’s electrical system is safe, reliable, and code-compliant, protecting your family and property while supporting all your modern electrical needs.
Whole House Rewiring
Complete home rewiring replaces every circuit from the panel to every outlet, switch, and fixture. This comprehensive approach ensures consistent safety throughout your home. Our electricians carefully plan wire routes, fish new cables through walls and attics minimizing damage, install modern grounded outlets at every location, upgrade to current electrical code requirements, and patch/repair any necessary access holes. We work room-by-room, maintaining power to unaffected areas when possible. Birmingham homes benefit from marine-grade connections in coastal areas and proper protection against humidity. Complete rewiring typically takes 3-7 days depending on home size, but provides decades of safe, reliable electrical service.
Whole house rewiring includes:
- All circuits replaced panel-to-device
- Grounded three-wire systems
- Modern code-compliant materials
- GFCI/AFCI protection where required
Aluminum Wiring Replacement
Homes built 1965-1973 often contain aluminum wiring that expands/contracts with temperature changes, loosening connections and causing fires. Aluminum oxidizes, creating resistance and heat at connection points. This wiring type is a documented fire hazard requiring professional replacement. We remove all aluminum circuits, install copper wiring throughout, use approved connectors where aluminum must remain temporarily, and ensure proper connections at every device. Insurance companies increasingly require aluminum wiring replacement or expensive additional coverage. Copper wiring eliminates fire risk, improves reliability, and restores full home value and insurability.
Knob-and-Tube Wiring Removal
This obsolete wiring system from homes built before 1950 lacks grounding, uses deteriorating cloth/rubber insulation, and can’t safely handle modern electrical loads. The installation method—exposed wires on ceramic insulators—is unsafe by today’s standards and often shows damage from rodents or age. Most insurance companies won’t cover homes with active knob-and-tube wiring. We carefully remove all knob-and-tube circuits, install modern NM cable or conduit systems, provide proper grounding throughout, and bring your home to current electrical code. This essential upgrade protects your family, restores insurability, and supports modern appliances safely.
Partial Rewiring & Circuit Updates
Not every home needs complete rewiring—sometimes specific circuits or rooms require updates. We rewire problem areas, high-demand circuits for kitchens and laundry rooms, additions and renovations, or circuits with damaged wiring. This targeted approach costs less than whole-house rewiring while addressing specific safety concerns. Our electricians assess which circuits need replacement, match new wiring to existing where appropriate, and ensure seamless integration. Partial rewiring is ideal for homes with mixed-age wiring where some circuits are adequate while others pose risks or can’t handle modern loads.
Don’t risk your family’s safety with dangerous outdated wiring. Mister Sparky’s licensed electricians provide professional rewiring services that eliminate fire hazards, support modern electrical demands, and ensure code compliance. Birmingham’s older homes deserve safe, reliable electrical systems. Call (205) 301-8991 now for a comprehensive wiring evaluation and free rewiring quote
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
If you’re not completely satisfied with our work, we’ll make it right or refund your money.
House Rewiring FAQs
Whole house rewiring typically costs $8,000-$15,000 depending on home size and complexity. Partial rewiring or single-room updates cost $1,500-$4,000. We provide detailed estimates.
Complete rewiring takes 3-7 days for most homes. Partial rewiring completes in 1-3 days. We work efficiently to minimize disruption while ensuring quality.
Yes, though it’s inconvenient. We maintain power to some areas while working on others. Many homeowners stay with family for a few days during major rewiring.
Some access holes are necessary, but we minimize damage using professional fishing techniques. We patch holes and leave walls ready for painting.
Yes, all rewiring requires electrical permits and inspection. We handle all permitting and ensure your rewiring meets Florida electrical code requirements.
Check outlets and switches—aluminum wiring is marked “AL” or “ALUMINUM” on the cable sheathing. Homes built 1965-1973 likely have aluminum wiring.
Yes, modern safe wiring is essential for home sales. Updated electrical systems typically return 100%+ of investment while making your home insurable and marketable.
Don't Risk Your Family's Safety with Dangerous Outdated Wiring.
Every minute of every day, the wiring in your electrical system helps keep your home powered and functional. But for reasons of safety and convenience, your current wiring may not be up to the job. If that’s true for you, it’s time to schedule a house rewiring job with your reliable, local electricians. You can find those experienced professionals at Mister Sparky. We feature a full range of services for safe, convenient house rewiring in Birmingham, AL. Whatever your specific needs, we’ll meet them promptly while respecting the integrity of your property. Contact us today to find out why we’re known as Birmingham’s on-time electricians. Replacing Outdated Household Wiring
One of the most common reasons for a rewiring job is the presence of outdated wiring in your home. You may need to replace the wiring in any home that was built before the 1980s. That’s true largely because wiring from that era wasn’t designed to handle modern electrical loads. What’s more, some older houses may have wiring made out of aluminum. The use of this material is now recognized as a significant fire hazard. For safety reasons, you should get it replaced at the earliest possible date. Not sure if you have outdated wiring installed in your home? Mister Sparky is happy to provide you with a thorough inspection and alert you to any issues we uncover. Just contact us today.Other Problems That Call for Rewiring
You may also experience other problems that indicate it’s time to rewire your home. Serious issues you may notice include:- Circuit breakers that keep tripping
- Lights that go dim or start flickering
- Discoloration around one or more electrical outlets
- Outlets that produce visible sparks
- Electrical shocks when you touch a plugged-in appliance
- Burning smells that have no obvious source
Additional Reasons for House Rewiring in Birmingham, AL
In some circumstances, you may want to rewire an electrically safe house. Why would you take this step? The number one reason is probably a desire to increase your home’s electrical capacity. One way to achieve this goal is to increase the number of outlets in your home. In addition, you may want to install the heavier-gauge wiring needed to safely operate certain appliances. You may also have other motivations for a rewiring job. These motivations can include such things as:- Using newer, more efficient wiring to lower your long-term energy costs
- Increasing the value of your home before selling it
- Future-proofing your home’s electrical system against possible, unknown needs