Electrical · Nashville, TN
Rewiring & Old Homes in Nashville
Knob-and-tube and cloth-wrapped wiring replaced in Nashville’s older housing stock, staged to keep the house liveable.
Rewiring & Old Homes in Nashville, Tennessee
Knob-and-tube and cloth-wrapped wiring replaced in Nashville’s older housing stock, staged to keep the house liveable.
Nashville's Electrical connects homeowners across Middle Tennessee with licensed, insured electricians for rewiring & old homes. Estimates are free and written, the price is agreed before work starts, and the workmanship is backed in writing.
What the job usually involves
Every property is different, which is why the estimate comes after somebody has actually looked at it rather than before. What does not change is the process: assess, explain the options in plain language, put the scope and price in writing, then do the work to that scope.
Why homeowners call
The reasons people get in touch.
- Breaker keeps tripping
- Burning smell near an outlet
- Lights flicker or dim
- Need a charger for a new EV
- Panel is old or full
- Failed a home inspection
What is included
What rewiring & old homes covers.
- Knob-and-tube and cloth-wrapped wiring replacement
- Aluminum branch circuit remediation with approved connectors
- Two-prong outlets replaced with properly grounded circuits
- Whole-house or room-by-room phased rewiring
- Plaster and drywall opened minimally and patched back
- Permit and inspection at every stage
Rewiring & Old Homes, in practice
Rewiring an older home does not have to happen all at once. Phasing it by circuit or by floor spreads the cost and the disruption, and it lets the genuinely urgent parts — the kitchen, the bathroom, anything on cloth-wrapped conductor — go first while the rest waits.
Aluminum branch wiring from the 1960s and 70s is a specific problem with a specific fix. It is not inherently dangerous, but it expands and contracts at connections and needs approved connectors at every device. Extending it with copper and a wire nut is what causes the failures it is known for.
Also available
Other electrical services.
Panel Upgrades
Replacing undersized and obsolete panels — Federal Pacific, Zinsco and 100-amp services that cannot carry a modern house.
Learn moreEV Charger Installation
Level 2 home charger installation, including the load calculation and any service upgrade the circuit needs.
Learn moreStandby Generators
Whole-home standby generator installation and transfer switches, sized for what you actually need to run.
Learn moreTroubleshooting & Repair
Dead circuits, tripping breakers, flickering lights and outlets that get warm — diagnosed rather than guessed at.
Learn moreLighting & Outlets
Recessed lighting, ceiling fans, outdoor and landscape lighting, and adding outlets where the house never had enough.
Learn moreFAQ
Rewiring & Old Homes — questions
How much does rewiring & old homes cost in Nashville?
Price depends on the size and condition of the job, so we give you a free written estimate rather than a number over the phone that changes when we arrive. You will know the cost before any work begins.
Do you offer free estimates for rewiring & old homes?
Yes — free and with no obligation. A local electrician assesses the job, explains the options and puts the scope and price in writing for you to consider.
Which areas do you cover for rewiring & old homes?
All of Middle Tennessee — Nashville plus 64 more towns across 12 counties, including Franklin, Brentwood, Murfreesboro, Hendersonville and Mt. Juliet.
Free estimate
Need rewiring & old homes in Nashville?
Tell us what is going on and we will get you a free estimate from a local electrician. No obligation, no pressure.