As you start planning your home remodel, there may be one aspect that seems daunting, the electrical system. This unknown spaghetti bowl of wires that is found inside your walls can seem like a job that is too big to tackle. What many people don’t realize is that electrical upgrades during your remodel might not be as complicated as you thought when you have the right team of electricians on your side. Simon Electric is here to talk about some of the aspects of the electricals installations you may find during your home remodel.
New Construction Electrical Work VS Old Work or Remodeling
When it comes to electrical work in your home, there are two ways that it will be installed. If the framing is exposed and you are finishing an addition or basement finishing project, it is considered new electrical work. With old work, there will be cuts that have to be made in the drywall to make the changes needed for your home remodel. If you are working on a sizable remodeling project, there will probably some new electrical work mixed with the old electrical work to transform your space. There are many old work electrical devices that electricians work to make these handy changes to old wiring in an existing space.
Should Your Rewire Your House when Renovating?
During a home remodel, you may be faced with the question as to whether or not you should rewire part or all of your house during the project. The answer is definitely different for every situation. However, there are some considerations that should be made no matter what you decide to do.
– Condition of Your Electrical System: The main thing that you need to think about is the overall condition of your current electrical system. If your breaker is anything less that 100 amps you should upgrade to a 150-200 amp service. This will make your system safer for the electrical loads that our current technological world often demands.
– Old Circuit Cables: If the circuit cables weren’t installed properly and are old, it may be in your best interest to replace them. If you don’t want to do a full rewire of your home, you can replace these cables to give you a significant upgrade.
Home Remodel Electrical Services & More in Delray Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter & Boca Raton & Palm Beach County Florida
It is essential to the safety of your home that the electrical upgrades of your remodel are done per local electrical codes. The finished work should always be inspected to ensure it meets the electrical code for safety. To ensure all of your electrical work is installed per code requirements, it is important that you work with the professional electricians at Simon Electric. We have the experience and training needed to ensure the electrical upgrades during your remodel are done right. We will make sure that all of the work we do meet safety standards to keep you and those you love safe while improving your electrical capabilities. Call us today!
