Aging cloth-insulated wiring, ungrounded outlets, and outdated circuits are hidden fire hazards lurking in many Southern California homes. Whole-house rewiring eliminates these risks while preparing your home for modern demands like rooftop solar, EV chargers, and smart appliances. The cost of electrical rewiring in Los Angeles varies based on home size and wall accessibility. In this updated 2025 guide, Farashi Electric outlines the key warning signs, provides real-world cost insights, and offers a step-by-step plan to help you upgrade your home’s wiring safely and efficiently.
| Symptom | What It Means |
| Frequent breaker trips when the AC and microwave run together | Circuits overloaded |
| Two-prong (ungrounded) outlets | No safe path for fault current |
| Warm or sizzling wall plates | Loose connections causing arcing |
| Flickering lights during appliance start-up | Voltage drop from undersized conductors |
| Cloth or knob-and-tube wiring visible in attic | Insulation at end of service life |
| Aluminum wiring spliced with copper | High-resistance joints |
| No GFCI/AFCI protection in kitchens & bedrooms | Code non-compliance |
| Burnt smell near outlets | Insulation breakdown |
| Outlets spark when you plug in devices | Internal arcing |
| You’re planning a major remodel or electrical panel upgrade in Los Angeles | Best time to run new cable |
Safety tip: If your home still uses 60-amp service, combine rewiring with a panel upgrade for maximum value.
Key Cost Drivers
- Wall Access – Open-stud remodel vs. finished plaster can double labor.
- Service Upgrade Required? – Adding a 200-amp panel adds.
- Low-Voltage Wiring Bundles
- Permit & Inspection
- Finishes – Patching lath-and-plaster walls is labor-intensive.
Hidden Savings
- Home-insurance premiums drop 4-6 % for homes rewired within 25 years (State Farm 2024 survey).
- Eligible for federal 25 C energy-efficiency tax credit when paired with heat-pump upgrade.
- Bundling landscape lighting in Los Angeles adds less than 10 % to total labor but boosts curb appeal dramatically.
The Farashi Electric 8-Step Rewiring System
- Thermal & Load Audit – Infrared scan pinpoints overheated conductors.
- Permit & Utility Coordination – We handle LADBS paperwork end-to-end.
- Dust-Free Demolition – ZipWall containment keeps your home livable.
- New Circuit Layout – Dedicated 20-amp kitchen, 15-amp lighting, and low-voltage bundles.
- Copper & EMT Conduit Install – Superior grounding and future pull capacity.
- Panel Tie-In & Labeling – Every circuit documented for easy electrical troubleshooting in Los Angeles later.
- Wall Restoration – We patch, texture-match, and prime—no painter needed.
- Final Walk-Through & Infrared Verification – Proof your new wiring runs 30 °C cooler than code maximum.
Book a free 20-minute virtual walk-through with a master electrician—slots fill fast across our electrical services in LA network.
Choosing the Right Materials & Add-Ons
Copper vs. Aluminum
While aluminum meets code, Farashi Electric specifies 12 AWG copper for branch circuits—40 % better conductivity and fewer loose-lug callbacks.
Low-Voltage Wiring
- Cat-6 data runs for streaming & work-from-home.
- Coax RG-6 for 4K video distribution.
- 18/2 landscape lighting spurs to garden boxes—bundled now to avoid trenching later.
Bundle & Save with Related Services
Rewiring is the perfect moment to integrate:
- EV Charger Installation in Los Angeles – 30 % federal credit plus LADWP rebate.
- Electrical panel upgrade in Los Angeles – One crew, one permit.
- Landscape lighting in Los Angeles – Same trench, lower cost.
- Post-project electrical troubleshooting in Los Angeles comes free for 12 months.
Bundling cuts truck-roll fees by up to 15 % and slashes project timeline.
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- Malibu
- Northridge
- Beverly Hills
- Simi Valley
- Encino
- North Hollywood
- West Hollywood
What Our Clients Say
Rewiring & Electrical Upgrades FAQ: Common Questions & Expert Answers
We re-energize safe circuits each night, set up temporary lighting, and seal dust zones.
NEC 2023 mandates GFCI in kitchens, baths, laundry, exterior, and AFCI on most 15- & 20-amp circuits.
A 1,500 sq ft single-story home averages 5-7 days with a three-person crew.
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