Wiring and Rewiring in Spokane, WA

When people call about this

• Flickering lights or outlets that lose power
• Old wiring behind walls in an older home
• A remodel, addition or finished basement that needs new circuits
• Burn marks, buzzing or a burning smell near outlets (turn off the circuit and call)

What to ask before you book

Ask which rooms or circuits are included, how walls and ceilings will be opened and repaired, and how the work will be permitted and inspected.

Have the property address and a short description ready. Our planning guide has a checklist.

What changes the cost

Rewiring is priced by scope, so published averages vary widely and are rarely useful. What moves the price:

• Size and age of the home
• Access to attics, crawl spaces and walls
• One circuit, one room or the whole home
• Panel condition and spare capacity
• Wall and ceiling patching afterward

Permits and inspections

New circuits and rewiring are permit work. In Washington, most electrical work needs a permit bought before work starts. When you hire an electrical contractor, the contractor must buy the permit for the job. Depending on the address, permits and inspections are handled by the city or by Washington State Labor & Industries (L&I). Simple like-for-like device swaps are often exempt; the electrician confirms what applies before quoting.

Permit source: Washington L&I: electrical permits and inspections

Typical steps to discuss before booking

1. Walkthrough to map the existing wiring and problem areas.
2. Written scope: what gets replaced, what stays, and in what order.
3. Permit purchased where required.
4. Work in phases so parts of the home keep power where possible.
5. Inspection, then cleanup and a walkthrough of what changed.

Keep reading

See How permits work in Spokane and Choosing an electrician, the planning guide and the areas we serve.