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In today's real estate market, the presence of knob and tube wiring can be a significant roadblock for homeowners. Not only does it pose potential safety risks, but it also has a direct impact on the ability to insure and sell a home. Here's why replacing knob and tube wiring is crucial and how our team can help you navigate this process seamlessly. Why Replace Knob and Tube Wiring? Knob and tube wiring, once a standard in home construction, has now become a liability for man

There's been a lot of ambiguity about what is required in a knob and tube replacement so I visited the San Francisco Department of Inspections today to clear it all up. Knob and Tube wiring is allowed and there is a section in the electrical code on it. So, it's been confirmed that the insurance companies are requiring something that is still considered safe as long as it's installed per code. While the current electrical code requires one receptacle every 12 feet in bedrooms

We have three very distinct clients that all want their knob and tube wiring replaced immediately and they all have the same reason....Insurance! Knob and Tube wiring is common in San Francisco with 85,000 homes in the city built before 1960. There were insurance companies OK with offering homeowner policies on homes with Knob and Tube wiring until the summer of 2023. Now there is a scramble to complete a knob and tube replacement just to get insurance. Our three most com

This is a picture of my attic prior to replacing the knob and tube in my house. This picture shows porcelain knobs attached by a nail to the joists. The knobs are supporting electrical wiring that were installed in 1955 when the house was built. The previous owners had insulation blown into the attic...a big no-no since the heat from the deteriorating electrical wires could have ignited a fire. One of the first things after we bought the house was to replace the knob and t