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.

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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

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.

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.

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

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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.

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

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.

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.

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

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