Many Atlanta-area homes built before 1970 still have original branch-circuit wiring — knob-and-tube, rubber- or cloth-insulated conductors, or solid aluminum on 15- and 20-amp circuits. Insulation degrades, splices loosen, and the original two-wire system has no equipment grounding conductor, which means modern three-prong appliances and GFCI/AFCI protection cannot work as intended. Apex Power Solutions LLC performs full and partial rewires that bring the entire branch-circuit system up to current NEC standards while keeping cosmetic damage to a minimum.
A whole-home rewire is a planned, permitted project. We start with a documented circuit-by-circuit assessment, lay out a new panel schedule, and stage the work so your kitchen, bath, HVAC, and bedrooms are restored to power on a predictable schedule. Every new run is copper NM-B, every device box is grounded, and every fished cable is secured per NEC 334.30 so the system is safe today and serviceable for the next homeowner.
What's Included
- Documented assessment of existing wiring methods, splices, and grounding
- New copper NM-B branch circuits sized to load (typically 14 AWG / 15A and 12 AWG / 20A)
- Replacement of all device boxes, receptacles, and switches in the affected circuits
- AFCI protection on bedroom, living, and kitchen circuits per NEC 210.12
- GFCI protection in kitchens, baths, garages, laundry, and exterior per NEC 210.8
- Equipment grounding conductor pulled to every device and bonded at the panel
- Drywall access cuts kept small and clearly marked for the patcher
Materials, Equipment & Code
- Southwire or equivalent copper NM-B cable, 14/2, 12/2, and 12/3 as required
- Square D, Eaton, or Siemens AFCI/GFCI dual-function breakers matched to the panel brand
- Tamper-resistant, spec-grade receptacles per NEC 406.12
- Steel or PVC nail-on device boxes sized to NEC 314.16 fill calculations
Safety & Compliance
- Permit pulled with the local AHJ and rough-in plus final inspections scheduled
- Power isolated and verified de-energized at each circuit with a tested meter
- All abandoned conductors removed from the building or terminated in an accessible box per NEC 300.11
Our 4-Step Process
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Call or Submit the Form
Call Apex Power Solutions LLC at +1 (555) 847-3291 or use the form on this page to describe what you need.
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Free On-Site Assessment & Written Estimate
A licensed electrician visits, assesses the work, and delivers a detailed written estimate with no hidden charges.
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Permitted, Code-Compliant Installation
Once approved, our crew completes the work to current NEC and Georgia code, pulling permits where the job requires inspection.
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Final Walkthrough & Cleanup
The lead electrician walks you through every completed item, demonstrates new equipment, and leaves the work area cleaner than we found it.
Questions about Whole-Home Rewiring
Q: Can a home be rewired without removing all the drywall?
A: In most cases, yes. Our electricians fish new cable through wall and ceiling cavities using access cuts at top and bottom plates, behind devices, and at switch boxes. Typical cosmetic damage is limited to small, clearly marked patches that a drywall finisher can repair in a single day per room.
Q: How long does a whole-home rewire take?
A: Most 1,500–2,500 sq ft single-family homes are rewired in five to ten working days, broken into stages so kitchen, refrigeration, and at least one bath are restored to power each evening. The schedule is confirmed in writing before work begins.
Q: Do we have to move out during the rewire?
A: Usually no. We coordinate power-off windows around your schedule and reset essential circuits at the end of each day. For occupied homes we sequence the work room by room rather than killing the whole service at once.
Related Services
- Panel UpgradesReplace outdated, overloaded, or unsafe panels with a properly sized, permitted, and labeled service that meets current code.
- Safety InspectionsDocumented whole-home inspection covering panel, branch circuits, grounding, GFCI/AFCI protection, and code-required smoke and CO devices.
- Outlets & SwitchesNew, additional, or replacement receptacles and switches — GFCI, AFCI, USB, dedicated, and tamper-resistant per current code.