WHAT TO EXPECT DURING YOUR KNOB & TUBE REWIRE
Rewiring an older home can sound overwhelming. Our goal is to make the process organized, predictable, and respectful of your home. Below is a simple overview of how the project typically works when you're living in the home during the work.
The Project at a Glance:
⏱ Typical timeline:
3–6 working days depending on the home
⚡ Power in the home:
Most of the home stays powered while we work
🏠 Living in the home:
Yes — we rewire one circuit at a time to limit disruption
🧹 Cleanliness:
We protect floors and clean work areas daily
🔍 Final walkthrough:
Testing, panel labeling, and certification of knob & tube removal
3–6 working days depending on the home
⚡ Power in the home:
Most of the home stays powered while we work
🏠 Living in the home:
Yes — we rewire one circuit at a time to limit disruption
🧹 Cleanliness:
We protect floors and clean work areas daily
🔍 Final walkthrough:
Testing, panel labeling, and certification of knob & tube removal
Day 1: Planning & Mapping
The first day is usually the shortest day on site.
We will:
✓ Identify which circuits are still connected to knob and tube wiring
✓ Turn breakers on and off to trace circuits
✓ Label outlets, switches, and lights to plan the rewire
Because breakers will be switched on and off, you may notice temporary power interruptions throughout the day.
Most furnaces and AC systems are not powered by knob and tube,
so heating and cooling are rarely affected.
At the end of the day we review the plan and explain what the next few days will look like.
We will:
✓ Identify which circuits are still connected to knob and tube wiring
✓ Turn breakers on and off to trace circuits
✓ Label outlets, switches, and lights to plan the rewire
Because breakers will be switched on and off, you may notice temporary power interruptions throughout the day.
Most furnaces and AC systems are not powered by knob and tube,
so heating and cooling are rarely affected.
At the end of the day we review the plan and explain what the next few days will look like.
Day 2–?: Rewiring the Home
Each day we focus on one circuit or area at a time.
This approach allows most of the home to remain powered during the project.
Typical daily flow:
1️⃣ Prepare and protect the work area
2️⃣ Disconnect the knob & tube circuit
3️⃣ Install new wiring
4️⃣ Restore power to that area
Then we move on to the next circuit.
This approach allows most of the home to remain powered during the project.
Typical daily flow:
1️⃣ Prepare and protect the work area
2️⃣ Disconnect the knob & tube circuit
3️⃣ Install new wiring
4️⃣ Restore power to that area
Then we move on to the next circuit.
Final Day
Once the rewiring is complete we will:
✓ Test outlets, switches, and lighting
✓ Clean the work areas
✓ Create a new panel directory
You will also receive a Knob & Tube Deactivation Certification
confirming that all active knob and tube wiring has been disconnected and replaced with modern wiring.
This documentation can be helpful for:
• Insurance
• Adding insulation
• Selling the home in the future
✓ Test outlets, switches, and lighting
✓ Clean the work areas
✓ Create a new panel directory
You will also receive a Knob & Tube Deactivation Certification
confirming that all active knob and tube wiring has been disconnected and replaced with modern wiring.
This documentation can be helpful for:
• Insurance
• Adding insulation
• Selling the home in the future
Preparing the Home
We protect floors and nearby furniture before starting work.
We will need access to:
• Outlets
• Switches
• Light fixtures
You do not need to move normal furniture.
If a bookshelf or hutch is positioned in front of an outlet or switch,
it is helpful if the contents are cleared out so we can safely shift it while working.
If attic access is located in a closet, clearing that space helps us properly protect your belongings.
We will need access to:
• Outlets
• Switches
• Light fixtures
You do not need to move normal furniture.
If a bookshelf or hutch is positioned in front of an outlet or switch,
it is helpful if the contents are cleared out so we can safely shift it while working.
If attic access is located in a closet, clearing that space helps us properly protect your belongings.
Will There Be Holes in the Walls?
Sometimes small access openings are needed to route new wiring.
These openings:
• Are kept as small as possible
• Are placed in locations that are easiest to repair
• Are part of normal rewiring in older homes
These openings:
• Are kept as small as possible
• Are placed in locations that are easiest to repair
• Are part of normal rewiring in older homes
Will We Have Power?
Yes — in most cases.
Because we work one circuit at a time, most of the home remains powered.
The area we are actively working on may be without power temporarily, sometimes overnight.
We reconnect each area before moving on whenever possible.
Because we work one circuit at a time, most of the home remains powered.
The area we are actively working on may be without power temporarily, sometimes overnight.
We reconnect each area before moving on whenever possible.
Dust & Cleanliness
Opening walls in older homes can create dust.
To limit this we use:
• Plastic containment
• Floor protection
• Dust-collection tools when cutting openings
Work areas are cleaned at the end of each day, although some dust may continue settling after we leave.
To limit this we use:
• Plastic containment
• Floor protection
• Dust-collection tools when cutting openings
Work areas are cleaned at the end of each day, although some dust may continue settling after we leave.
Our Daily Schedule
Typical work hours:
Arrival: 8:15–8:30 AM
(We text when we’re on the way.)
End of day: Around 4:30 PM
(Some days may be longer or shorter depending on the progress, we try to stop at points that limit disruption)
Before leaving we:
✓ Secure wiring
✓ Cover access openings
✓ Clean work areas
✓ Review progress for the next day
Arrival: 8:15–8:30 AM
(We text when we’re on the way.)
End of day: Around 4:30 PM
(Some days may be longer or shorter depending on the progress, we try to stop at points that limit disruption)
Before leaving we:
✓ Secure wiring
✓ Cover access openings
✓ Clean work areas
✓ Review progress for the next day
If the Home Will Be Vacant
If the home is empty during the project, work typically moves faster because we can:
• Leave protection in place overnight
• Work longer uninterrupted days
• Allow dust to settle onto the protective coverings
• Leave protection in place overnight
• Work longer uninterrupted days
• Allow dust to settle onto the protective coverings
