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Most Asheville homes we rewire run $12,000–$25,000 — about $8–$17 per square foot, depending on access in the attic and basement, the number of openings, and whether the panel needs to be upgraded at the same time. Historic 1,400–2,200 sqft Montford and Grove Park craftsman homes typically land in the $14,000–$22,000 range. We quote per-opening once we've inspected access. Permits are included; drywall repair is itemized so you decide whether to bundle it.

Knob and tube isn't automatically a fire hazard, but it has six real risks: (1) it's ungrounded — only two wires, no third for protection; (2) the rubber insulation cracks and falls off after 70+ years; (3) it can't handle modern appliance loads; (4) when wrapped in attic insulation, it can't dissipate heat and can ignite; (5) it isn't moisture-rated; (6) many insurers refuse to cover homes that still have it. Whether you replace it depends on condition, insurance, and load — we inspect first and tell you straight.

A 100→200 amp panel swap on an existing service typically runs $1,800–$3,200. A 100→400 amp upgrade with a new service drop and Duke Energy coordination runs $4,500–$8,500. We pull permits and coordinate with Duke directly. If you've got a Federal Pacific or Zinsco panel, that's a known fire hazard — replacement should be a priority, not a maintenance item.

Level 2 (240V) charger installation in Asheville typically runs $850–$1,800 if your existing panel has capacity. Add $1,500–$2,500 if a panel upgrade is needed. The federal 30% EV charger tax credit (up to $1,000) is available through July 2026 — we'll give you the documentation you need to claim it. We drive a BrightDrop EV van ourselves, so we've installed plenty for our own daily use.

Yes — every realtor-referred home gets a free electrical inspection, no obligation. We document everything in plain English: what's in the panel, condition of the wiring, any code or safety items, and ballpark costs to fix. Realtors send us to inspections specifically to protect their transactions, especially on older Asheville homes that might have knob and tube. If you'd like to be on our partner list, just call.

Every job we do is backed by a lifetime warranty on workmanship. If something we installed fails because of how we did the work — wiring connection, mounting, panel install — we come back and fix it free. Manufacturer defects are covered by the manufacturer's warranty separately, and we help you navigate that if it comes up. The warranty is on us as long as we're in business, which we plan to be for a long time.