Yes, we specialize in older homes and their unique electrical challenges. Whether you have knob-and-tube wiring, an outdated panel, or non-grounded outlets, we'll assess what can be safely repaired and what needs to be updated to current code.
Horizon Services On Call specializes in electrical work for older homes throughout Farmington, Lakeville, Rosemount, and the South Metro area. Our electrical contractors have extensive experience with knob-and-tube electrical wiring, cloth-wrapped electrical wiring, early electrical panels, ungrounded electrical systems, and other electrical challenges common in older homes. We understand the unique electrical needs of vintage electrical systems.
Many older homes in Farmington, Lakeville & Rosemount contain knob-and-tube electrical wiring installed before 1950. While knob-and-tube electrical systems can function safely when properly maintained, they lack electrical grounding, cannot handle modern electrical loads, and pose electrical safety concerns. Our electrical contractors can assess knob-and-tube electrical conditions and recommend appropriate electrical upgrades.
Older electrical systems in Farmington, Lakeville & Rosemount homes may have electrical safety issues including inadequate electrical grounding, insufficient electrical capacity, outdated electrical components, and electrical code violations. Our electrical contractors identify electrical hazards, prioritize electrical safety improvements, and develop phased electrical upgrade plans that fit your budget.
Electrical codes have evolved significantly since older homes in Farmington, Lakeville & Rosemount were built. Modern electrical codes require GFCI electrical protection in bathrooms and kitchens, AFCI electrical protection for most electrical circuits, adequate electrical grounding, and proper electrical load calculations. Our electrical contractors bring older electrical systems into electrical code compliance.
Complete electrical system replacement in older Farmington, Lakeville & Rosemount homes can be expensive, so our electrical contractors develop strategic electrical upgrade plans. We prioritize electrical safety improvements, identify electrical systems that can be safely maintained, and recommend electrical upgrades that provide the best electrical safety and electrical functionality improvements for your investment.