Whole-Home Rewiring in Orlando, FL
Protect your family and your investment with safe, code-compliant wiring services from Spectrum Electric, the local experts you trust.
Protect your family and your investment with safe, code-compliant wiring services from Spectrum Electric, the local experts you trust.
Schedule your whole-home rewiring with our licensed electricians.
There's a unique charm to living in Orlando's established neighborhoods. Whether you're in a mid-century gem in Colonialtown or a historic bungalow in Winter Park, these homes have character that new construction just can't match. But while the architecture stands the test of time, the electrical wiring behind your walls often does not.
If your home was built before the 1980s, your electrical system likely wasn't designed to handle today's power-hungry world. Between high-efficiency central AC units keeping us cool in the Florida heat, EV chargers, and home offices, the demand on your wires is higher than ever.
More importantly, outdated wiring isn't just an inconvenience, it's a safety risk. Faulty wiring is a leading cause of residential fires, and insurance companies in Florida are taking notice. We are licensed local electricians (FL #EC13008455) who live and work right here in Central Florida, with over 25 years of experience specializing in bringing older homes up to code with minimal disruption to your life.
Many homeowners don't think about their wiring until something goes wrong. However, waiting for a failure can be dangerous. Here are the most common warning signs:
Especially when the AC or fridge kicks on.
A plastic odor near outlets is an immediate emergency.
Scorch marks on your wall plates indicate arcing inside the wall.
If you're constantly resetting switches in your panel, your system is overloaded.
If your outlets don't have a grounding hole, your home is likely ungrounded, which puts your electronics and your family at risk.
In Orlando, securing homeowners insurance for a house over 40 years old usually requires a passing "4-Point Inspection." This inspection looks specifically at your Roof, HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical. If an inspector finds aluminum branch wiring, knob-and-tube, or cloth-covered wiring, your insurance carrier may deny coverage or cancel your policy until the home is fully rewired. We help you satisfy these requirements so you can protect your asset.
If your home was built between 1965 and 1973, there's a high probability you have aluminum wiring. Aluminum is a softer metal than copper. It expands and contracts significantly more when it heats up and cools down. Over time, this movement loosens the connections at your outlets and switches, causing arcing that leads to fire. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), homes with this wiring are 55 times more likely to reach fire hazard conditions.
Common in the beautiful historic districts like Winter Park. This system uses porcelain knobs to hold wires away from the wood framing. The problem? It has no ground wire. This means power surges have nowhere to go but into your appliances or, worse, into you. Furthermore, the insulation is often made of rubber or cloth that has turned brittle and crumbled away over the last 70+ years.
Found in many homes from the 1950s and 60s, this looks like modern wiring but is wrapped in a cloth sheath rather than durable plastic. Like knob-and-tube, the cloth insulation becomes brittle with age. Heat and Florida humidity cause it to flake off, leaving bare wires exposed inside your walls.
We know the idea of "rewiring" sounds daunting. You might picture electricians tearing down all your drywall and leaving a mess. That's not how we operate.
First, we assess your home's layout and electrical load. We handle all necessary permits with the city or county (like Orange County or City of Orlando) to ensure the work is legal and code-compliant.
Our team uses "fishing" techniques. We carefully route new copper wiring through your attic, crawlspaces, and existing wall cavities. While we may need to make small access holes to pull wires through, we minimize damage to your drywall.
For an average-sized Orlando home, a full rewire typically takes 3 to 7 days.
You generally do not have to move out during the process. We work room-by-room and ensure you have power in essential areas at the end of each work day.
Once the new copper wiring is in, we arrange for the final municipal inspection. We ensure everything passes so you have the documentation needed for your insurance and resale value.
In the Orlando market, rewiring a standard 1,500 to 2,000-square-foot home typically ranges from $8,000 to $15,000. Several factors influence the final price:
Is there a crawlspace or attic? Two-story homes or homes on slab foundations without attic access are more labor-intensive.
More square footage means more wire and more labor.
Fishing wires behind standard drywall is easier than working with the plaster-and-lath walls found in historic homes.
Often, a rewire requires a panel upgrade to ensure your breaker box can handle the new grounded circuits and modern electrical load.
This FAQ covers the most important questions about whole home rewiring, including safety concerns, project scope, timelines, and what the process means for your home—helping you plan with confidence and clarity.
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