Reed Electrical
Whole-House Rewiring in Port Hadlock, WA
Safely replace outdated, ungrounded or damaged wiring in older homes.
Whole-House Rewiring for Jefferson County homes
Many homes in Port Townsend, Port Hadlock and Chimacum were built long before modern electrical standards. Knob-and-tube, ungrounded two-wire circuits, cloth-insulated cable and amateur add-ons are common. They may still work, but they weren't designed for today's appliances, and insulation breaks down with age.
Rewiring doesn't have to mean gutting the house. We plan routes through attics, crawlspaces and closets to minimize wall openings, and we can work room by room so you can stay in your home during the project.
The local angle
Port Townsend's Victorian homes and the peninsula's old farmhouses have character worth preserving. We take extra care with plaster, trim and original details while bringing the wiring up to date.
Reed Electrical has served the Olympic Peninsula since 2010, and Ron Reed brings 22 years of hands-on experience to every job. We're 100% residential, so we know how to work cleanly in an occupied home and how to keep a builder's schedule on track. When the work needs a Washington State electrical permit, we pull it and schedule the inspection.
What's included
- Assessment of existing wiring and panel condition
- Replacing knob-and-tube and ungrounded circuits
- Grounded outlets and modern GFCI/AFCI protection
- Panel replacement when needed
- Careful routing to limit drywall and plaster repair
- Phased scheduling for occupied homes
Signs you need it
- Your home has two-prong outlets throughout
- You've found knob-and-tube in the attic or basement
- Your insurer or a home inspector flagged the wiring
- Lights flicker and breakers trip frequently
- You're planning a major remodel of an older home
Our process
How whole-house rewiring works with Reed Electrical
No surprises. You'll know what we found, what we recommend and what it involves before work begins.
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Call
Call (360) 301-0333 and tell us what's going on. You'll talk to Ron, not a call center.
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On-site estimate
We come out, look at the job, answer your questions and give you a clear estimate.
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Done right
Clean, code-compliant work, permits handled, and a tidy job site when we leave.
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Whole-House Rewiring FAQ
How long does a whole-house rewire take?
It depends on size, access and construction. After an on-site look we'll give you a realistic timeline.
Can I stay in my home during rewiring?
Usually yes. We work in phases and restore power to living areas at the end of each day whenever possible.
Is knob-and-tube dangerous?
Aged knob-and-tube has no ground, brittle insulation and is often buried in insulation it wasn't designed for. Many insurers won't cover it. Replacing it is a smart safety step.
Need whole-house rewiring?
Call Ron at (360) 301-0333 or request a free estimate. Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM. Serving Port Hadlock & Jefferson County.