Older Los Angeles homes built in the 1920s through 1960s often carry knob-and-tube or aluminum branch wiring that poses serious fire and safety risks. Atlas Home Pro replaces hazardous wiring completely with modern copper — bringing your home up to code and giving you peace of mind.
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Los Angeles is home to tens of thousands of homes built between the 1920s and 1960s — craftsman bungalows, Spanish colonials, and mid-century homes — many of which have never had their electrical systems updated. Knob-and-tube wiring, aluminum branch circuits, and undersized service are the three most common hazards we find. A full rewiring eliminates all of them, replacing everything from the panel to every outlet, switch, and fixture.
Knob-and-tube wiring was standard in homes built before 1950. It has no ground wire, uses cloth insulation that dries and cracks with age, and was never designed for modern electrical loads. Many insurance companies now refuse to cover homes with active knob-and-tube wiring. Atlas Home Pro removes all knob-and-tube wiring and replaces it with modern grounded copper circuits.
During the mid-1960s through mid-1970s, aluminum wiring was widely used in branch circuits as copper prices spiked. Aluminum expands and contracts at a different rate than its connections, causing loose connections that arc and overheat. CPSC data shows homes with aluminum wiring are 55 times more likely to have fire-hazard conditions. We replace all aluminum branch circuits with copper and upgrade connections throughout.
Every rewiring project requires a permit from the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). Atlas Home Pro handles the permit application, schedules all required inspections, and provides you with a final sign-off — giving you permanent documented proof of compliance essential for home sales and insurance.
A complete rewire covers every circuit: bedroom circuits, dedicated 20-amp kitchen circuits, bathrooms with GFCI protection, exterior circuits, attic and garage circuits, and the panel itself. We run new wire through walls using low-impact drilling techniques that minimize drywall damage, then patch as needed. Most homes require 3–7 days to complete.
Homes in Hancock Park, Los Feliz, Silver Lake, Angelino Heights, Mid-City, West Adams, and the Fairfax District are especially likely to have original knob-and-tube wiring. If your home was built before 1960 and has never been fully rewired, a free inspection is the best first step. Atlas Home Pro serves all of these neighborhoods with C-10 licensed electricians and same-week availability.
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A full house rewiring typically takes 3 to 7 days depending on the size of the home and how accessible the walls are. Older bungalows in Silver Lake or Hancock Park can sometimes be rewired in 3 days; larger two-story homes in Brentwood may take a full week. We work room by room to minimize disruption and maintain power to portions of the home throughout.
In most cases you do not need to vacate your home, but plan for power to be off for portions of each day. Some rooms will be without outlets while work is in progress. For households with young children or medical equipment that requires power, we plan a phased schedule to maintain power to critical areas at all times.
The clearest signs are visible knob-and-tube or cloth-wrapped wiring in the attic or basement, aluminum branch circuit wiring (common in homes built 1965–1975), frequently tripping breakers, flickering lights, burning smells from outlets, or outlets that feel warm. Any home built before 1970 in neighborhoods like Los Feliz, Beverlywood, and Mid-City should be professionally inspected.
Most Los Angeles homes fall in the $8,000 to $25,000 range for a complete rewiring. A 1,200 sq ft bungalow with knob-and-tube wiring typically runs $8,000–$14,000. A larger two-story home with aluminum branch circuits runs $14,000–$25,000. Factors include home size, wall accessibility, panel upgrade requirements, and City of LA permit fees. Atlas Home Pro provides free on-site estimates with no service call charges.
Yes. Updated wiring is a significant selling point and is frequently flagged by buyers' home inspectors. Many insurance companies offer reduced premiums after rewiring. In LA's competitive real estate market, documented updated electrical work — with permits pulled and LADBS inspections passed — is a concrete value add that makes your home easier to sell and insure.