Old wiring doesn’t fail on a schedule — it fails when you’re selling, filing a claim, or adding a load the original circuits were never designed to carry.
Barnes Electric replaces knob-and-tube, runs new circuits for additions and high-draw appliances, and brings Polk County homes to current Florida code — every inspection passed before the job is closed. Not sure if a rewire is needed? Start with a troubleshooting visit →
Complete removal of old ceramic-and-cloth wiring, replaced with modern copper to current code.
Arc-fault protection in living spaces, ground-fault in kitchens/baths/garages/outdoors — in full compliance out of rough-in.
Some homes need every circuit replaced; others one wing or floor. We quote both in writing first.
Separate runs for dryers, ranges, A/C, EV chargers, hot tubs — each on its own breaker.
Rough-in coordinated with framing so inspections line up before drywall.
If the panel can’t safely absorb new breakers, we scope it in the same quote. Panel upgrades →
Many rewire jobs start as a mystery. If that sounds familiar, our troubleshooting service is the right first call — we trace the fault, put findings in writing, and tell you exactly what’s involved before recommending any repair or rewire.
Founded February 2009 by Josh Barnes — 17 years as a Florida-licensed residential electrical contractor, still the named qualifier on license ES12000724. BuildZoom rates Barnes Electric in the top 12% of Florida’s 191,428 licensed contractors. BBB Accredited A+ since September 2023. Building new or a major addition? See custom home electrical.
