Knob-and-tube replacement, aluminum branch wiring remediation, kitchen and bath circuit upgrades, and full whole-house rewires. Insurance-ready documentation, permit and AHJ inspection handled, code-clean AFCI and GFCI compliance from a licensed C-10 contractor.
What we do
Most older South Bay homes still have one of two problem patterns in the wall: pre-1950 knob-and-tube, or 1965 to 1973 aluminum branch wiring. Both are insurance flags now, and both create real safety issues as electrical loads grow. Monte Power & Electric handles the full range of fixes, from a single circuit to a whole-house pull.
Partial scopes for kitchen and bath, dedicated appliance and EV circuits, AFCI and GFCI compliance retrofits, and full whole-house rewires for homes that need to start clean. The same crew that pulls the new conductors handles the permit, the rough-in inspection, and the final.
By scope
Rewiring scope depends on what's behind the drywall, what the insurance carrier is asking for, and whether the project is a standalone fix or part of a larger remodel. Walk us through the property and we'll spec the right approach.
Pre-1950 homes
Removing live knob-and-tube wiring and replacing with modern Romex or MC cable. Common in San Jose and Willow Glen Craftsman and bungalow stock. Insurance carriers will not bind active K&T circuits.
1965-1973 builds
COPALUM crimp connections or AlumiConn lugs at every device, or full replacement of the aluminum branch wiring. Choice depends on what the insurance carrier accepts and what the long-term plan for the home looks like.
Code-trigger remodels
Kitchen and bath remodels usually trigger code-required circuit upgrades: dedicated 20A small-appliance circuits, GFCI on countertop and bath outlets, AFCI where required, and proper neutral routing.
Start clean
Full replacement of the branch wiring system. Common scope when the home is going through a major remodel, a buyer's inspection flagged multiple issues, or the insurance carrier is asking for documented remediation across the whole property.
Signs the wiring needs work
Most rewire calls start with a pattern, not a panic. The eight below are the warnings that show up most often during the on-site walk on older San Jose homes.
How a rewire goes
Same disciplined sequence whether the scope is a single kitchen circuit or a full whole-house pull. The crew that opens the wall is the crew that closes it out.
On-site walk. Switch and outlet covers pulled to confirm conductor type. Attic and crawlspace inspected. Insurance letter reviewed if there is one. No charge.
Itemized quote with line items for circuits, devices, drywall opening, permit, and patching coordination. Insurance closeout documentation included.
Electrical permit pulled. Drywall opened where needed. New conductors fished, devices rough-mounted. Rough-in inspection scheduled.
Devices trimmed out, circuits energized, panel labeled. Drywall patch and paint coordinated with the trade if included in the quote.
Final AHJ inspection. Insurance closeout letter delivered. Photos and panel directory provided for resale or carrier documentation.
Quick answers
Six of the most-asked. More on the dedicated contact page or by phone.
Ready when you are
Walk us through the property, the year built, and any insurance letter or buyer inspection you've already received. We'll come back with a partial or whole-house plan and a date.
