Client Case Studies
Knob & Tube Rewiring – Heritage Home – North Vancouver
Edwardian house located in North Shore with typical features of the era, including a front gable roof with symmetrical side shed dormers, and is clad in cedar shingles that came from the Fromme Lumber Mill in Lynn Valley. This gorgeous heritage home has been well preserved over the past century. All the woodwork including fir floors, doors, wainscoting, double hung sash windows, and picture rails are still in beautiful condition.
Property Type: Residential/Heritage House
Project Type: Knob & Tube Rewiring/Removal
The Project: to replace Knob & Tube wiring, install pot lights, upgrade electrical system, bring home to today’s standards.
The Challenge:
Install pot lights throughout the house with minimal damage to lath & plaster walls.
To complete the rewiring with minimal damage with a full finished basement.
To complete the work with minimal disruptions to the family living in the house during the renovation.
Work Done:
Knob & Tube Rewiring
Pot Light Installation
Panel & Service Upgrade
Knob & Tube Removal / Rewiring in Exceptional Home in White Rock
Remarkable ocean front view home. One of Crescent Beach’s oldest homes (1917). Marvelous unobstructed ocean views of Boundary Bay and the Strait of Georgia. The original home is one of the Semiahmoo Peninsula’s “trophy” properties in the community of Crescent Beach.
Property Type: Residential Home
Project Type: Knob and Tube Removal / Rewiring
The Project: to replace Knob & Tube wiring and bring home to today’s standard’s Canadian electrical code
The Challenge:
To complete the rewiring without causing damages to this remarkable home.
To complete the project with minimal disruptions to the owners living in the house.
Results: Our electricians completed the job with minimal opening and disruptions to the owners, client was very satisfied with the results.
K & T Rewiring in Heritage House – New West
Property /Business Type: Residential / Heritage House
Project Type: Knob & Tube Re-wiring
The Project: to replace Knob & Tube wiring and bring home to today’s standards electrical code.
The Challenge:
- To complete the installation and additional work within a tight time frame.
- To complete the rewiring with minimal damage to walls, wallpaper and ceilings.
Work Done:
- Knob & Tube Rewiring
- Basement Rewiring
- Recessed Lights Installation
- Sub-panel Installation
Results: The electricians completed upgrades within the original walls with minimal openings in walls and ceilings. The electrical system was upgraded without altering the character and beauty of the heritage house. Work was finished on time and within budget.
- Before: Knob & Tube Wiring in a Junction Box
- Before: Ungrounded K & T wiring
- Before: K & T Wiring
- Before: 3 prong ungrounded receptacle with knob & tube wiring
- Before: Old Door Bell Transformer with K & T wiring
- Light fixture rewire – old box/k & t wire were removed
- Switch Rewiring
- Access Hole
- Room Rewired with one opening / no damage to walls
- Floor Covering
- Floor & Stairs Covering
- Stair Covering
- Receptacle Rewiring
- Floor & bed covering
- Wall Openings
- Wall Openings
- Floor & furniture covering
- Recessed lights
- Sub panel installation