Knob and Tube Wiring Replacement: Safe, Permitted, and Insurance-Ready

If your home still has knob and tube wiring, our licensed electricians can safely remove it and rewire your home to modern code. Many insurers require this before they’ll write or renew a policy.

Rated 5 out of 5

5.0 u00b7 77+ reviews on Google

Rated 5 out of 5

5.0 · 77+ reviews on Google

BBB A+ Accredited

WA L&I Licensed Electrical Contractor

#WASHIEL776C3

Serving Pierce and King County

since 2023

Senior & Military Discounts

Why Choose Washington Electrical

Free Onsite Quote

We check your attic, walls, and panel to see how much knob and tube remains and what it will take to replace it.

Licensed, Bonded & Insured

Rewiring touches every circuit in your home, so it belongs with a licensed electrical contractor (#WASHIEL776C3).

Paperwork for Your Insurer

We provide the permit and inspection records many insurers ask for on older homes.

Less Wall Damage

We work through attics, crawl spaces, and existing openings whenever possible to limit wall and ceiling repair.

Clear, Upfront Quotes

Full-house and partial rewires are quoted clearly after we see the job, with no surprise add-ons.

Permitted and Inspected Every Time

Every rewire is permitted and inspected, protecting your home's value, safety, and insurability.

Local to the South Sound

Serving Fife, Tacoma, and Pierce County since 2023.

Our Knob and Tube Rewiring Services

Full-Home Knob & Tube Replacement

New wiring from your panel to every outlet, switch, and fixture.

Room-by-Room Rewiring

Replace knob and tube in one room, the attic, or a problem area without rewiring the whole house.

Insurance-Ready Rewiring

Permitted work and records that meet insurer requirements for older homes.

Panel Upgrades During a Rewire

Add capacity for modern appliances at the same time.

Attic & Crawl Space Access

Running new wiring through attics and crawl spaces means less drywall repair.

Older Home Rewiring

Careful rewiring for older Fife and Tacoma-area homes that preserves original finishes wherever possible.

Final Safety Check

A full walkthrough and testing to confirm every circuit is safe, labeled, and up to code.

5.0 Stars From 77+ Google Reviews

"They were thorough... The cost also met the proposal, no hidden extras."

John Curthoys

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"Ivan came out twice... He was great at explaining the work during and after."

Austin Knighton

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"A third of our house had to be rewired... completed a day early."

Damon Graves

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Alan Epley

5 months ago

Excellent service

Dora Woodward

5 months ago

This company is a gem from the start! They didn’t charge me for a 2- hour estimate and was honest in giving me advice as what I really needed to do such as changing an electrical wire and outlet for the stove, troubleshooting why the breaker kept tripping off and changing outlets. They even advised me on things that were in my best interest such as holding off getting a new breaker box with evidence to back it up. Who does that? I appreciated their honesty and teaching me on the subject matter. They gave me a great price and got me scheduled right away. They did not send me any reminders on the scheduled date which I actually found refreshing as too often you get bombarded with texts and emails reminders. When Ivan and Daniel came to do the job they were efficient, and responsive to all my questions. Although they found other things that took more of their time then anticipated, they did not add more to the price agreed upon, despite me telling them I was okay if there was a change in the price. I am very happy with the results and the people who works in this company. From the person who answers on the phone on the second ring and remembers who you are to the people who does the work. I highly recommend them for all your electrical needs. Very satisfied customer.

Krystal Sakagami

6 months ago

Joel Faker

7 months ago

Damon Graves

7 months ago

I am very happy with the work that was done by the crew at Washington Electrical. Russ had a quote for me the day after his initial visit and was very responsive when I had questions or comments leading up to and during the work that was being done. A third of our house had to be rewired and the work was efficiently done and completed a day early. I would not hesitate to use Washington Electrical again.

mark bishop

8 months ago

John Curthoys

9 months ago

The guys did a great job. They were thorough in their investigation of the 2 problems and communicated our options so we could make an informed decision. They also completed an installation to address a third issue and did a brilliant job. The cost also met the proposal, no hidden extras and very reasonable. They will be our go to for all electrical work going forward and I would highly recommend them.

Kent Stevenson

9 months ago

Very professional ,knowledgeable, and clean. Great personality would recommend them to anyone who needs electrical service done. FYI offer a military discount or discount for retired old electricians..

Brandon Stinnett

9 months ago

Super fast response time! They were able to get a technician out 1st thing in the morning. The technician Brandon was super knowledgeable and helped walk us through the repairs being made. Highly recommended!!

Samuel Torvend

9 months ago

Vanessa Darling

10 months ago

Jesse is prompt, honest, and hardworking. I refer him to all of my clients, family, and friends

J O

10 months ago

I got three quotes and went with Washington electric. They provided me excellent service. I needed a panel replacement in the cold of winter and they got me on their schedule right away, gave me a free quote and got the job done for a reasonable price and did a fantastic job. They are going to be my go to for all things electric from here on.

austin knighton

11 months ago

Both Ivan and Russ were great to work with for my electrical panel gfci/afci upgrade. Ivan came out twice, once for the initial assessment and cost estimate and then again for the panel work itself. I had the option to do the gfci upgrade either on the outlets or on the panel itself. Ivan laid out the pros and cons for both and didn’t try to push me in one direction or the other. He was great at explaining the work during and after. Reasonable cost as well.

Scott H.

11 months ago

Great work, great people doing the work.. This was a big job cutting out the last of the nob-n-tube type electrical, that spaned three rooms.. We checked with 3 different companies and Washington Electrical gave us the best value for the work that needed to be done. Highly recommend.

Jun Carrington

11 months ago

I needed an electrician to install an EV charger and found this company through a Google search. They came by my house for a complimentary inspection to provide an estimate. The electrician, Ivan, answered all of my questions and thoroughly explained every detail. I’m very impressed by how professional and kind they are. I would highly recommend them to anyone in need of electrical work!

The Pearl

11 months ago

Russ came out and capped off electrical left over from hot tub removal -- he was friendly, professional, efficient. I will use Washington Electrical the next time I need an electrician! Sheryl R.

Lena Sergeant

12 months ago

We had Russ and his partner upgrade our electric panel and install an EV charger. Their quote was very competitive and scheduling was flexible. They did a good job, there was an issue with the charger (which I purchased not them) and they tried to resolve it. Again, it was the charger not their service. I’m happy with their work and would highly recommend.

03mckie

12 months ago

Awesome team can’t thank them enough for all that they did will totally use them again and again

Daniel Aleksandrov

12 months ago

Fast service and a very transparent team. Russ and Ivan knew how to get the job done professionally

Alan Kamisugi

1 year ago

My electrician was great. He explained the process as he diagnosed the problem. It was a great experience.

Nico Guajardo

1 year ago

Joseph Stefani

1 year ago

Very easy scheduling, great customer service, and quick turnaround around for a new circuit install.

Karmen Eustace

1 year ago

Very nice guy’s, they weren’t able to do a couple of things but they made it easier for my husband to complete the install !! They also told me about my breaker panel humming, not a good thing, I appreciate the heads up on that!! I definitely recommend them.

Amanda Carmell

1 year ago

Very nice people. The person I talked to on the phone was able to get a hold of one of the electricians. Then that worker was able to come out an hour later to help with our problem, which had been very simple fix. Even though it was an easy job, we really appreciated them coming out on short notice to help us. The electricians was very helpful, he explained the problem and how we can avoid it for next time. Thanks for the help!

Rocky Dunlap (RockyD23)

1 year ago

Russ did an amazing job installing our EV charger. The work was professional, timely and he was very friendly and a great communicator.

Zach StarkLee

1 year ago

Professional got my welder outlet installed same day as the quote with an inspection

George

1 year ago

I can’t recommend Washington Electrical enough. They went above and beyond from start to finish. Not only did they replace my entire electrical panel, but they also patiently explained everything along the way and made sure I understood what was being done. They took the time to track down and fix tricky wiring issues—from exposed outdoor wires to broken outlets in several rooms—that other electricians might have overlooked. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and willingness to go the extra mile really stood out. I’ll definitely be calling them again for any future electrical work.

Ben Yazici

1 year ago

True professionals! Completed my generator installation work on time and budget. I would highly recommend them!

Cindy Schmitt Meinecke

1 year ago

Reestablished and updated power to the old part of the house. Very complicated but they did it!!! I would call them again. Strongly recommend Ivan S. And Russ. Great power team.

Leilana Turek

1 year ago

Ivan was very knowledgeable and helpful. He communicated great and fit us in his schedule last minute! The problem was fixed quickly.

Erika Foldyna

1 year ago

I’d leave six stars if I could! Ivan was an absolute pleasure to work with, and he and his team did an outstanding job replacing our panel. From the initial estimate, Ivan was punctual, extremely knowledgeable, and generous with sharing tips to help us meet our electrical needs—even beyond the work we had planned. Scheduling was smooth, and on installation day both the power company and Ivan’s team arrived promptly to get started. When an unexpected requirement from the inspector changed our original plan and estimate, Ivan went out of his way to minimize the impact on us while still delivering top-quality work that exceeded expectations. After completing the job, Ivan cleaned up thoroughly and walked us through our new equipment, explaining every change in detail. He stayed to answer extra questions, even troubleshooting a garage electrical issue and fixing it free of charge—a gesture of service that went well beyond what I expected. I can’t recommend Ivan and his team highly enough and will absolutely hire them again for any future electrical needs.

Vince Wiener

1 year ago

Russ & the crew made quick, precise work relocating switches & outlets. Well done, Much appreciated!

janet casas

1 year ago

Outlets added in 2 different locations. Best experience I’ve had in efficiency, expertise, communication and cleanliness! Wow! They were fantastic! Actually … I’m excited to schedule them again for the next project

Gina Marshall

1 year ago

I always go to my realtor friend, Rory Pitts from Exp Realty, to get referrals for something we need done at our house. I was referred to Russ at Washington Electrical LLC. I called & spoke to Russ who was very polite & gave me an estimated quote and was scheduled for the very next day. Ian came out looked it over & explained the process of what was going on with the current fan and gave me the option to change out the parts or install a new one, with ZERO pressure at all, I opted for a new fan install. Ivan did an amazing job and cleaned up the work area afterwards. The price was the amount that Russ quoted including new fan (which Russ also had quoted just in case it needed replacing). Ivan made sure all was working and explained/showed how to clean it. A HUGE Thank you to Ivan & Russ for a job WELL DONE & to my realtor friend Rory for the great referral. I have some more work I want done and will be scheduling with you again soon. HAD TO REPOST TO CORRECT IVAN’s NAME …..MY ERROR !!!

Kalie Johanson

1 year ago

Great to work with! Arrived within the service window. Were super flexible when I needed to move the time just a couple days before. Very nice and took the time to answer the questions I had. Would work with them again. Thank you.

D Meister

1 year ago

They did a great job and don't have the overhead of some of the larger companies.

Lorraine Castle

1 year ago

I felt comfortable with the installer who did a great job at installing my porch lights. He also was kind and educated me on several things. I’m happy with this Company

Mike Johnson

2 years ago

Had issues with GFI breakers popping. Called Wagington Electrical to check if it was a wiring issue or worn circuit breakers. Russ came out that evening, after a full day on a job site. He confirmed the wiring was ok. He actually had the correct breakers on him and swapped them out right then. Relieved there were no issues with the wiring, and happy he saved me the time of replacing the breakers myself. Great service! Recommend calling him for your electrical needs! Mike

Carrie Stark

2 years ago

If I could give Washington Electrical, LLC 10 stars, I would! Russ and his partner were punctual, polite, and hardworking. They took their shoes off indoors and addressed all of my concerns, patiently answering my many questions. Since my house was built in 1986, GFCIs weren't required. They explained which repairs would require permits, but they figured out that by changing just 3 outlets, my entire system would be brought up to code and no permits required! That being done, they also troubleshooted an issue I had, and installed my new RING doorbell and eco-smart thermostat. Russ even replaced a battery in a hard-to-reach alarm sensor, and they both helped test my alarm's outdoor siren. Even with all their their hard work, I was pleasantly surprised that the invoice was less than I expected. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Washington Electrical, LLC. It's a great company to have in your corner!

Estifo HG

2 years ago

Great job. He made things right! I appreciate you Russ.

Lonnie Herring

2 years ago

I wanted to install a battery storage unit for backup power during an outage. Essentially an electric generator. So glad I connected with Washington Electrical. Russ was great. He listened to my needs and concerns, explained options simply and clearly and walked me through how to operate the system after he installed the transfer switch and connected the batteries. Now I feel ready when the power goes out.

Mary Ann Lindgren

2 years ago

Russ came to our home quickly! He re-wired our outdoor front porch timer light very efficiently. He was skilled, professional and very pleasant. I would highly recommend Russ and Washington Electrical!

Dong Ming

2 years ago

Installed a whole house backup power generator (Anker F3800 with smart home panel). Russ was very efficient and charged a fair price.

Christopher Huynh

2 years ago

Super knowledgeable and thoughtful advisors when it comes to all your residential electricity needs. Ivan and Russ helped us on two jobs - a sub-panel install and wiring during a full-scale bathroom remodel. They were considerate about design (how our lines run throughout our house, how future upgrades should), all work was done to code, and really went above and beyond to meet our needs. I wouldn't go to anyone else - they've got a customer for life.

Matt Larson

2 years ago

Great service! Recommended.

K O

2 years ago

Professional service and wonderful work. Russ walked me through options for installing an EV charger an we ended up adding a sub-panel for extra capacity (panel was full). It's great having the room for future electrical needs. Highly recommended.

Joe McLaughlin

2 years ago

I was experiencing a GFCI outlet issue in my bathroom when I called Russ at Washington Electrical. He tried troubleshooting it with me over the phone without high pressure to come out and make a buck. When I couldn’t fix the issue, he was able to come out quickly and take care of it. Price was very reasonable and I would recommend Washington Electrical to anybody that needed help with any electrical problems.

Kendall Melden

2 years ago

Had a great experience using this company. Russ was quick, communicative, helpful, and efficient. We had some outlets fixed and recessed lighting added to a bedroom. The job was done so quickly and nicely. I thought they were very reasonably priced as well. Will use them again for sure.

Ray Bartel

2 years ago

Friendly, professional service. Showed up on time, diagnosed the problems (bad circuit breaker, wiring issue), and got the job done within a hour at a reasonable cost. Highly recommend.

Randall Lenz

2 years ago

Russ did excellent work for us. We needed a new panel inside the house and one new circuit to service a sump pump. As the project evolved we also needed a new connection for the power supply installed outside the house. Russ was timely, professional, and reasonably priced for the work he completed. I will hire Washington Electrical LLC again.

Jeff B

2 years ago

I just left a review on yelp, but the TL;DR of it is that I hired Washington Electrical on 8/7/2024 to install a new circuit breaker and fix a few switches around my house . They did a great job, and I would hire them again.

Anthony Curro

2 years ago

Very professional and knowledgeable. Great job from start to finish.

Kirk Lesnykh

2 years ago

Ruslan is a pleasure to hire out for our remodeling jobs, and I’ve even hired him out for my personal house. He shows up on time, he’s quick and professional. I am still using him for projects we do

Amritha Ram

2 years ago

I had two bathrooms that had older lights that were no longer working and were complicated to change out. I contacted Russ and appreciated how prompt his response was - he was able to give me a quote, recommending I switch the lights to LED ones and got me scheduled. He was also flexible when I needed to reschedule due to a conflict - the team of 2 arrived promptly and did fast work. I would hire them again!!

Nick Bruksos

2 years ago

Can’t say enough good things about Russ and team. They made amazingly quick work of the job, moving the 240 electrical across the room via the crawlspace. They were able to have it permitted and inspected same day! I highly recommend going through Washington Electrical, they were able to schedule me quickly, super communicative, and gave a variety of options for how to get the work done. Will be considering them for future jobs and referring to family and friends!

Kendall Reonal

3 years ago

We had a great experience with Russ. We hired him to add a few outlets to our garage and install an EV charger. He was quick to provide an estimate and timeline for the work. When he came over for the project, we did a walkthrough to make sure we were on the same page. He kept me updated during the day and did a final walkthrough before wrapping up. Overall, Russ was friendly, transparent, and had a reasonable price for what we needed. He will be top of mind for any of our future electrical projects.

Esther Park

3 years ago

Russ responded to my request within minutes of my inquiry, and he was able to come over to my home on the same day to install an EV charger. He is incredibly efficient and professional throughout the entire process and clearly explained what he was doing at each stage. He completed the installation in no time and I was impressed by his attention to detail and the quality of his work. Overall, I would highly recommend Russ's services to anyone looking for an electrician. He was prompt and courteous, and his expertise was evident throughout the installation process. I would use him again for any future electrical projects.

Licensed, Permitted, and Built to Code

Washington Electrical, LLC holds WA L&I Electrical Contractor license #WASHIEL776C3 and is bonded and insured. We build to the electrical code adopted by Washington L&I.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is knob and tube wiring, and is it dangerous?

Knob and tube is an early wiring method that uses ceramic knobs and tubes to run individual wires. It was common in homes built from the late 1800s into the 1940s. It has no ground wire or protective sheathing, and its insulation breaks down with age. That raises fire risk, especially where it’s buried in insulation or has been spliced improperly.

Does homeowners insurance require replacing knob and tube wiring?

Many insurers won’t write or renew a policy on a home with active knob and tube wiring, or they require an inspection and rewire first. We can provide the permit and inspection records most insurers ask for.

How much does it cost to replace knob and tube wiring?

It depends on your home’s size, how much knob and tube remains, and access (attic and crawl space vs. finished walls). We give you an exact quote after a free onsite visit, not a phone estimate.

Can I replace only part of my knob and tube wiring?

In some cases, yes. We can rewire specific rooms or circuits. But most insurers and inspectors require any remaining knob and tube to be fully disconnected from your panel.

How long does a knob and tube rewire take?

One room or a small area often takes one to two days. A full-home rewire usually takes several days, depending on the size of the home and access. We’ll confirm the timeline at your free onsite quote.

Will you have to cut into my walls and ceilings?

We keep wall and ceiling cuts to a minimum by working through attics, crawl spaces, and existing openings. We patch any access holes and can coordinate finish repair if needed.

Serving Tacoma, Pierce County & South King County

Our shop is in Fife, so most of Pierce County is a short drive.

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Prefer to talk? Call (253) 234-5359 or text (253) 234-5219.

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