Whenever you renovate, it is good practice to consult an electrician. There is wiring everywhere, and doing it yourself may save money but is rarely a good idea and is highly unsafe. ACAP Electric can consult on and carry out the electrical for your renovation so everything is done safely and efficiently.
Rewiring: many homes and apartments in Victoria, BC built before 1950 have never been completely rewired and may have knob and tube wiring. Some have a combination of old and modern wiring from improper modifications, which can put an unacceptable load on a fused circuit. A wire carrying more current than it was designed for can overheat and become a fire risk. We assess older wiring and bring it up to current standards.
Questions we get asked
Do I have knob and tube wiring?
It is common in homes built before 1950 that have never been fully rewired. We can inspect and tell you what you have and what it would take to update it.
Can you work around the other trades in a renovation?
Yes. We coordinate the electrical with the rest of the renovation.