Electrical Rewiring Services

Full and partial house rewiring from a licensed electrical
contractor serving Southern California.

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Marvel Electricians has been rewiring homes across Southern California since 2009, from full whole-house rewires to smaller partial jobs. Old wiring does not always show obvious signs before it becomes a real hazard, so our licensed team inspects first and explains exactly what your home needs. You can browse our other electrical services if you are not sure rewiring is the right fit.

Signs Your Home Needs Rewiring

Look for these signs that your home may need rewiring:

Frequent flickering or dimming lights

Warm outlet covers or switch plates

A burning smell with no clear source

Frayed, cracked, or brittle-looking wire insulation

Breakers that trip often across different circuits

A home built before the 1970s that has never been rewired

If several of these apply to your home, it is worth having an electrician take a closer look.

Aluminum Wiring: Why It Needs to Be Replaced

Aluminum wiring was used in many homes built during a certain period, and it is now a known fire risk. Aluminum expands and contracts more than copper as it heats and cools, which loosens connections at outlets, switches, and the panel over time. A loose connection creates resistance, and resistance creates heat, which is how aluminum wiring failures start fires even when nothing looks obviously wrong. This is a different issue from knob and tube wiring, which involves an older wiring style rather than a wire material.

If your home has aluminum wiring, our electricians can inspect the connections and recommend whether a full replacement or a safer connection method is the right fix for your situation.

Knob and Tube Rewiring

Knob and tube wiring was standard in homes built before the 1950s, and while some of it can still function, it was never designed for how much electricity a modern home uses. It also has no grounding wire, which many current appliances and safety devices need. Knob and tube rewiring involves removing the old wiring and running new, grounded wiring throughout the affected areas. Because knob and tube is often mixed with newer wiring added over the years, our electricians trace the full system first so nothing gets missed.

How Much Does House Rewiring Cost?

House rewiring is priced by square footage rather than a flat fee, since the amount of wiring depends on the size of the home.

Service

Starting Price

House or Partial Rewiring

From $18 per sq. ft.

Your electrician will walk the home, confirm the scope, and give you the final estimate before any work begins.

How Much Does It Cost to Rewire a House?

People searching for the cost to rewire a house are usually asking the same question as above, just phrased differently. The pricing is the same either way, starting at $18 per square foot for a full or partial rewire. What changes the total is the size of the home, how much of the existing wiring is being replaced, and how accessible the walls and attic are. A smaller partial rewire, focused on one section of an older home, costs less than a full whole-house rewire. Our electricians walk through the property first, confirm what needs to be replaced, and give you the real number for your home before any work starts, rather than a rough guess over the phone.

Our Rewiring Process

01

Call or request a free quote and describe your home and concerns

02

Our electrician inspects the existing wiring and confirms the scope

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We explain the plan and the cost before any work begins

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We complete the rewiring in stages to limit disruption to your home

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We test every circuit and follow up on how the system performs

How Long Does Rewiring Take?

A full whole-house rewire typically takes several days to a couple of weeks, depending on the size of the home and how accessible the walls and attic are. A partial rewire, focused on one section or a specific problem area, is usually much faster. Our electricians break larger jobs into stages so occupied rooms stay usable while work continues in other parts of the home, and we give you a realistic timeline before the work begins rather than after.

Why Choose Marvel Electricians

Marvel Electricians has been a licensed rewiring contractor since 2009. In a recent project from July 2026, a rental cottage needed rewiring after a remodel exposed inconsistent splices. Our electrician reviewed the connected load, the accessible wiring, and the existing protection before selecting materials, and found a breaker with a worn mechanism in the process. After explaining the finding plainly, the customer approved a repair suited to how the space was actually used, and the work was divided into stages so occupied rooms stayed usable throughout. The job finished inside the planned access window, and the property reopened on its normal schedule.

What Our Electricians Say

“The customer wanted clarity about flickering lights and frequent trips associated with failing wiring. We checked the surrounding system and kept the final discussion tied to findings we could verify.”

— our electrician

“Compare repair and replacement through safety, capacity, service access, expected use, and total disruption. Initial price should not be the only deciding factor.”

— our electrician

What Our Customers Say

“Wiring was sketchy but they fixed it same day, no fuss or extra costs which is clutch.”

Vladimir Canitan Concepcion, Santa Paula, CA

“There was some faulty wiring behind the walls that caused our lights to flicker. Their technicians handled the faulty wiring repair quickly and safely. Now everything works as it should without any risks.”

Liton Raj Lk, Orange, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does electrical panel repair cost?

Rewiring starts at $18 per square foot for full or partial jobs. Your electrician confirms the exact cost after walking the home.

How long does a typical panel repair take?

A full rewire usually takes several days to a couple of weeks, while a smaller partial rewire is typically faster.

Do I need a permit for panel repair?

Yes, rewiring generally requires a permit. Our electricians coordinate the permit and inspection as part of the job.

Is it safe to keep using a panel that keeps tripping?

It can be both. Knob and tube and aluminum wiring were not built for today’s electrical loads, and worn insulation or loose connections can create a real fire risk.

Are your electricians licensed?

Yes. Marvel Electricians has been a licensed electrical contractor since 2009, and every rewiring job is performed by a licensed electrician.

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