Home Renovation Wiring
Updating the electrical wiring is a major aspects during a home renovation. Whether you’re upgrading your kitchen, developing your basement, adding a new room, or completely renovating your home, wiring is always an essential part, as negligence with the wiring system can lead to fire and electrical hazards in the future. Wiring isn’t just about lights and outlets, it’s about building a safe and functional foundation for your home’s future.
Wiring upgrades for renovation work can include replacing old and outdated wiring, adding more outlets, upgrading lighting systems, wiring for new appliances, and meeting modern electrical code, and energy efficiency standards.
You’ll likely need electrical work if your renovation involves opening up walls (perfect opportunity to upgrade wiring), adding new rooms, bathrooms, or a basement suite, installing major appliances or home systems, upgrading from old aluminum or knob-and-tube wiring, switching to smart home systems, or energy-efficient lighting.
Electrical wiring for home renovation work requires an electrical permit and all new wiring must meet the requirements of todays most current Canadian electrical code.