Many of Scarborough's oldest homes, particularly pre-war and early post-war houses in Birch Cliff and Cliffside, still contain knob-and-tube wiring. This ungrounded system can cause insurance headaches and safety concerns. As an electrician in Scarborough, we replace knob-and-tube with modern grounded wiring.
Knob & Tube Wiring in Scarborough: local know-how
Knob-and-tube wiring lacks a ground conductor and was never designed for today's loads or for contact with the blown-in insulation found in many renovated Scarborough attics. Insurers increasingly refuse coverage or demand replacement when they find it. We trace the active knob-and-tube circuits in your home, plan a replacement route that minimizes wall damage, and rewire with grounded cable, new boxes and properly rated devices. In occupied Scarborough homes we phase the work room by room to keep power on where possible. Where required, we coordinate ESA inspection so you have documentation to provide your insurance company once the old wiring is removed.
What's included
- Assessment of existing knob-and-tube and how much remains active
- Phased or whole-home rewiring to modern grounded wiring
- Updated outlets, switches and grounding
- Documentation insurers typically require
- Coordination of ESA permit and inspection
- Drywall-conscious approach to limit patching
Serving every part of Scarborough
We cover Birch Cliff, Cliffside, Agincourt, Guildwood and Bendale — and the rest of Scarborough. Call (289) 799-3802 for same-day and emergency availability.