When Should You Rewire a House

If your home is 50 years or older, chances are your wiring needs to be updated. Not only does old wiring fail to support modern technological demands, but it also significantly increases the chances of a house fire. In fact, electrical problems (such as old wiring) are the cause of nearly 10% of all residential fires.

How do you know if you need to rewire house?

1. Flickering or dimming lights. …
2. Lightbulbs burning out in their sockets. …
3. Regularly blown fuses. …
4. Sparking outlets. …
5. Discoloured outlets or switches. …
6. A faint smell of burning. …
7. Fluctuations in power. …
8. A growing reliance upon extension cords.

How much does it cost to rewire a whole house?

The cost to rewire a house runs from $1,500 to $3,000 for a small house, $3,500 to $8,000 for a medium-sized house, and $8,000 to $20,000 for a larger home; or $7 per linear foot of wall space plus the cost of the electrical panel at $1,200 to $2,500. Get free estimates from electricians near you.