Old-Home & Full Rewiring in the North Country
Complete rewires that respect original plaster, from knob-and-tube to a safe modern system.
The North Country is full of older farmhouses and village homes with character — and with wiring that was never meant to power a modern life. Belknap Electric specializes in old-home and full rewiring across northern New Hampshire and Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, working out of our shop in Colebrook. We replace knob-and-tube and aging wiring with a safe, modern system while doing everything we can to protect the original plaster, trim, and features that make an old home worth keeping.
Our crew has rewired complete homes from basement to attic, including the service panel and generator, working around original plaster ceilings and walls. We take the time to find routes that do not require cutting through historic finishes, rehang vintage fixtures after they have been restored, and leave the home looking the way it did when we arrived — just with wiring you can trust.
What a Full Rewire Covers
- Complete replacement of knob-and-tube and aging wiring
- Rewiring from basement to attic, including all stories
- Service panel replacement as part of the rewire
- Replacement of all outlets and switches
- Rehanging original vintage lighting after restoration
- Working around original plaster ceilings and walls
- Generator and standby power integration where needed
Homes That Benefit From a Full Rewire
- Owners of older farmhouses and village homes with original wiring
- Buyers of an older home who want a safe, modern electrical system
- Homeowners restoring a historic property and its vintage fixtures
- Anyone whose old wiring can no longer keep up with modern use
How a Full Rewire Unfolds
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You call 802-624-0209 or send a request through the form on this page.
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We walk the home with you and talk through scope, fixtures and finishes.
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You receive a written quote for the complete rewire.
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We schedule the work in phases that keep the home livable where possible.
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The crew rewires carefully, routing around plaster and original features.
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We rehang restored fixtures and walk you through the finished system.
Respecting the Plaster
Old plaster is one of the things that gives a North Country farmhouse its character, and it is also one of the hardest things to work around during a rewire. Our crew is skilled at finding ways to run new wiring without cutting through original plaster ceilings and walls, so the home keeps its look while gaining a safe, modern electrical system.
"We purchased a 1886 3k Sq ft home in August of 2024, Jason gave us a reasonable quote for a complete rewire including service panel and a propane generator. The crew were very friendly and professional. They did everything within reason to minimize any damage. Joe is very skilled at problem solving and find why's to do the job without cutting through the original plaster ceilings or walls. They rewired the complete 2.5 stories, the basement and replaced all the outlets and switches plus rehung all the original vintage lighting after I restored them. Thank you to Jason, Joe, Joshua, Antony, Tyler and his helper. I would not hesitate to use them again for any electrical needs. Great job thanks everyone."
— Todd Roussell · Google review
Old-Home & Full Rewiring — Frequently Asked Questions
Can you rewire an old home without damaging the plaster?
Yes. We are experienced at routing new wiring around original plaster ceilings and walls, minimizing damage wherever possible and preserving the home's character.
Do you replace the service panel as part of a full rewire?
A full rewire typically includes replacing the service panel and all outlets and switches, bringing the entire system up to a safe modern standard.
Will you rehang my original vintage light fixtures?
Yes. We rehang original vintage lighting after it has been restored, so the fixtures that belong in the home go back up on a safe, modern system.
Can a rewire include a generator hookup?
We can integrate a standby generator and transfer switch as part of a full rewire so the home is ready for backup power from the start.
How long does a full home rewire take?
It depends on the size and layout of the home and how much we need to work around original finishes. We talk through the timeline with you before the work begins.
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802-624-0209Serving Colebrook & the Surrounding Region
From our shop at 12 NH Rte 145 in Colebrook, NH, we travel to homes and businesses across northern New Hampshire's North Country — including Coos County — and Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, on both sides of the Connecticut River.
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