Whole-House Rewiring
Whole-House Rewiring
Older wiring is the leading cause of residential electrical fires. If your home still has knob-and-tube, aluminum branch circuit wiring, or cloth-wrapped wires, a full rewire is the safest long-term solution — and Gold Electric does hundreds of them across Central Oregon.
Many of Bend's mid-century neighborhoods — particularly those built in the 1950s through 1970s — still have original knob-and-tube or early aluminum wiring. These systems were designed for a fraction of the electrical load that modern households place on them. Adding a heat pump, EV charger, or even a modern kitchen's worth of appliances to 60-year-old wiring is a recipe for overheating, arcing, and fire.
Insurance companies in Oregon have become increasingly unwilling to insure homes with known knob-and-tube wiring, and some lenders require full rewiring before approving financing. Whether you're preparing to sell, refinancing, or simply want peace of mind, a complete rewire brings your home up to current NEC standards and dramatically reduces electrical fire risk.
Gold Electric has completed whole-house rewires in Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Prineville, and surrounding communities. We're experienced at working in occupied homes and minimizing drywall damage through careful planning and fishing techniques. We coordinate with your drywall and paint contractors to restore walls after wiring is complete, and we handle all permitting and inspections with your local jurisdiction.
What We Deliver
Our Whole-House Rewiring Services
Knob-and-Tube Replacement
Complete removal of original knob-and-tube wiring and replacement with modern copper conductors in conduit or NM-B cable.
Aluminum Branch Circuit Rewire
Replacing undersized or deteriorated aluminum branch circuit wiring with copper, eliminating a leading fire hazard in 1970s-era homes.
Panel Upgrade Coordination
Most rewires include a panel upgrade — we handle both as a single coordinated project.
Permit & Inspection Management
We pull all permits and coordinate inspections with the City of Bend, City of Redmond, or Deschutes/Jefferson County.
Occupied-Home Techniques
We plan room-by-room sequences that allow families to continue living in the home during the rewire.
AFCI & GFCI Compliance
All new circuits are installed to current NEC code, including arc-fault and ground-fault protection where required.
What to Expect
Our Process
Assessment & Estimate
We walk through the home, assess the existing wiring type, and provide a written estimate scoped to your specific home.
Permitting & Planning
Permits are pulled before work begins. We create a room-by-room sequencing plan to minimize disruption.
Rewire & Panel Upgrade
Wiring is fished through walls where possible, and new circuits are run to current NEC standards.
Inspection & Restore
Final inspection is scheduled and completed. We coordinate with drywall and paint trades for wall restoration.
"Our 1962 Bend home had original knob-and-tube wiring that our insurance company flagged. Gold Electric rewired the entire house in five days while we lived there — barely a disruption. They handled permits, passed first inspection, and the wall patches were exactly where they said they'd be."
— Homeowner, Bend, OR
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