Shocking Electric Solutions, Inc. rewires homes in Fayetteville, GA, replacing aging, ungrounded and aluminum branch wiring with modern copper circuits. We are a Georgia licensed electrical contractor (license EN216120) at 1002 Highway 16 W, Suite A, in Newnan, serving Fayette County homeowners since 2008. Estimates are free, and every rewire is backed by a 2-year warranty.
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The Fayetteville Homes That Need It Most
Much of Fayetteville’s established housing went up between the 1960s and the 1980s, in neighborhoods of brick ranches and split-levels near downtown and along the main corridors out toward Peachtree City, Tyrone and Brooks. Those homes are now forty to sixty years old, and their wiring shows it. The issues we see most often in Fayetteville rewires are different from the knob-and-tube found in towns with older historic districts:
- Aluminum branch-circuit wiring. It was used in some homes built from the mid-1960s to the mid-1970s. Aluminum expands and contracts more than copper, and connections at outlets and switches can loosen and overheat over time.
- Ungrounded cable. Earlier homes often have two-wire cable with no ground, which leaves you with two-prong outlets and no real protection for electronics.
- Undersized circuits. Kitchens and baths wired for the appliances of 1970 now carry microwaves, air fryers, hair dryers and space heaters.
- Decades of add-ons. Basements, sunrooms and garages finished by past owners, sometimes without permits.
- Older panels. Some panel brands from that era have known reliability concerns.
Signs Your Wiring Is Wearing Out
- Outlets or switch plates that feel warm, buzz or look discolored
- Lights that flicker when the HVAC or a big appliance starts
- Frequent breaker trips, especially in the kitchen and bathrooms
- Two-prong outlets throughout the house, or three-prong outlets that test as ungrounded
- A burning or hot-plastic smell with no obvious source
- A home inspection or insurer that flagged aluminum wiring or the panel
Do not try to open outlets or the panel to check. If you smell burning or see scorch marks, shut off that circuit and call a licensed electrician.
Full Rewire, Partial Rewire or Repair?
Not every home needs every wire replaced. During the free estimate we look at the panel, attic, crawlspace or basement, and test a sample of outlets and circuits. Then we explain your options in plain language:
- Full rewire: new copper circuits throughout, a new panel, grounding and bonding to current code. Best when wiring is ungrounded, aluminum throughout, or heavily modified.
- Partial rewire: replace the worst areas first, often the kitchen, bathrooms or an addition, and plan the rest over time.
- Targeted repairs: for aluminum wiring, a recognized repair method at connections may be an option in some homes. We will tell you honestly when that makes sense and when full replacement is the better path.
Most Fayetteville ranches have attic access and a crawlspace or basement, which makes fishing new wire easier and keeps wall openings small. Split-levels take more planning, but the same approach works.
Rewiring Before a Remodel or Sale
Many Fayetteville rewires start with another project. A kitchen remodel, basement finish or bathroom update already opens walls, which makes it the easiest time to replace old circuits. Homeowners getting ready to sell also rewire to clear inspection findings before listing. Either way, we can work alongside your contractor’s schedule.
Permits and Your Utility
Rewiring requires an electrical permit and inspections. For homes inside city limits we pull the permit with the City of Fayetteville, and for unincorporated Fayette County addresses we go through the county. If the rewire includes a service upgrade, we coordinate the disconnect and reconnect with Georgia Power or Coweta-Fayette EMC, whichever serves your home. When the panel is the main limit, see electrical panel upgrades in Fayetteville.
What to Expect
- Free estimate and written scope: which rooms, which circuits, the panel and any service work.
- Scheduling: we work room by room so you can usually stay in the house.
- Rough-in: old circuits disconnected, new copper circuits run, rough inspection.
- Finish: new outlets, switches and fixtures, AFCI and GFCI protection where required, and a labeled panel.
- Final inspection and walkthrough: you get documentation of the passed inspection for your records and insurer.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my Fayetteville home has aluminum wiring?
Your home inspection report may mention it, and the cable jacket is often labeled “AL” or “Aluminum.” We can confirm it during the estimate. Please do not remove outlet covers to look.
Is aluminum wiring dangerous?
It is not dangerous by itself, but connections can loosen and overheat over time, especially at devices not rated for aluminum. It should be evaluated by a licensed electrician.
How long does a rewire take?
It depends on the size of the house, access and the scope. We give you a schedule with the estimate, and most homes stay livable during the work.
Will I have big holes in my walls?
We keep openings small and use attics, crawlspaces and basements wherever possible. Patching is planned before we start.
Can you rewire just my kitchen?
Yes. Partial rewires are common when a kitchen or bath remodel is already opening walls.
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Talk to Us About Rewiring in Fayetteville
Call (678) 552-9399, text (470) 516-7261, email info@shockingelectricsolutions.com, or book online. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, at 1002 Highway 16 W, Suite A, Newnan, GA 30263. Same-day and next-day appointments are often available, and Google reviewers rate us 4.9 stars.