Arizona Electric
Licensed Contractor
Electrical Wiring & Whole-Home Rewiring for Phoenix, Arizona homeowners
Phoenix, Arizona

Electrical Wiring & Rewiring in Phoenix, AZ

Protect your home and family with code-compliant copper rewiring, aluminum wiring remediation, and non-invasive wire fishing for older Valley properties.

Overview

Safe copper rewiring for historic cloth, ungrounded, and aluminum wiring.

Wiring is the hidden infrastructure behind your walls. While fixtures and switches are replaced over the years, the branch wiring feeding them often remains original. In Phoenix historic districts like Encanto, Willo, and Coronado, as well as vintage homes in Glendale and Tempe, properties frequently run on deteriorated cloth-insulated conductors, knob-and-tube remnants, or ungrounded two-wire cables.

Additionally, homes constructed between 1965 and 1973 often contain aluminum branch-circuit wiring, which expands at a rate 30% higher than copper, leading to loose terminal connections, oxidation, and dangerous electrical fires. We provide comprehensive whole-home and partial rewiring using modern Romex NM-B copper conductors, non-invasive wire-fishing techniques that preserve your plaster and drywall, and code-approved Copalum / AlumiConn aluminum remediation.

Benefits

The benefits of professional wiring & rewiring.

  • Non-invasive wire fishing that preserves historic drywall, plaster & ceilings
  • Elimination of hazardous aluminum, cloth-insulated, and ungrounded wiring
  • Modern equipment ground added to every single outlet and switch in the home
  • Insurance-compliant electrical safety certification upon completion
Common Issues We Fix

Sound familiar?

  • Ungrounded two-prong outlets that cannot safely power modern electronics
  • Deteriorating cloth insulation crumbling and exposing bare copper inside junction boxes
  • Outlets or switch faceplates that feel hot to the touch (common with aluminum wiring)
  • Home purchase or insurance policy blocked due to outdated wiring types
(480) 806-1832
What's Included

Everything this service covers.

Whole-home and partial branch-circuit copper rewiring
Aluminum branch wiring remediation using CPSC-approved AlumiConn connectors
Two-wire ungrounded circuit replacement with modern grounded Romex cable
Dedicated home office, entertainment center, and workshop circuit installations
Attic and crawl space cable re-securing and junction box cleanouts
Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (AFCI) safety modernization per current NEC
Our Process

How we handle electrical wiring & whole-home rewiring.

01

Circuit & Attic Mapping

We inspect your main panel, crawl spaces, and representative outlets to map all circuits.

02

Pathway Planning

We plan precise cable fishing routes through attic bays to protect your historic drywall.

03

Copper Cable Pulling

We pull new Romex NM-B copper conductors with dedicated equipment grounds.

04

Device Termination & Testing

We install tamper-resistant outlets, AFCI/GFCI dual-function breakers, and test loop resistance.

Why Choose Us

A local team you can actually reach.

  • Surgical wire-fishing techniques that minimize wall damage and messy drywall repairs
  • Over 30 years of experience navigating Phoenix attics and vintage construction styles
  • Written inspection compliance certificate for your insurance company
  • ROC #341995 licensed, bonded, and insured with full workmanship warranty

Available across the Valley

Direct service dispatched from Tempe across Phoenix and the entire East & West Valley.

FAQ

Electrical Wiring & Whole-Home Rewiring questions, answered.

How do I know if my Phoenix home has aluminum wiring?+

Homes built in the Valley between 1965 and 1973 commonly used aluminum wiring. You can check exposed cables in the attic or panel for the word 'ALUMINUM' or 'AL' stamped on the outer sheath. If your outlets feel warm, switch plates discolor, or lights flicker, call us immediately for an inspection.

Do I have to tear down my walls to rewire my older home?+

No. Our experienced electricians specialize in non-invasive wire-fishing techniques. We route new copper cables through attics, crawl spaces, and behind baseboards using specialized flex bits. Most rewires require only minimal drywall incisions that are easily patched.

Why do insurance companies require rewiring or ungrounded outlet replacement?+

Ungrounded two-wire circuits and aged cloth insulation lack a low-impedance path to trip breakers during ground faults, creating substantial electric shock and fire hazards. Insurance carriers frequently demand either full rewiring or NEC-compliant GFCI remediation before issuing coverage.

Can I rewire one room at a time (like a kitchen or master suite)?+

Yes. Partial rewiring is common during remodels or room additions. We isolate the specific branch circuit, run new grounded copper wiring back to the main panel, and install modern AFCI breakers while leaving untouched circuits undisturbed.

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