Home rewiring in Jupiter, FL

Rewiring replaces old, damaged or undersized wiring. Warning signs include frequent breaker trips, warm outlets, flickering lights and two-prong outlets throughout the house.

What to know in Jupiter

Jupiter sits where the Loxahatchee River meets the Atlantic, so many homes deal with salt air, humidity and summer storms that are hard on outdoor electrical equipment.

Permits in Jupiter go through the Town of Jupiter building department. Rewiring requires a permit and inspection.

What the job usually involves

• Inspection of existing wiring
• New circuits and grounded outlets
• Patching access holes (sometimes by a separate drywall contractor)
• Permit and inspection

Questions to ask before you hire

• Can the work be done in phases?
• Is drywall patching included?
• Will you add GFCI/AFCI protection where code requires it?
• What is your Florida license number? (Verify the license on myfloridalicense.com)
• Are you insured, and can you send a certificate of insurance?

General information only, not a quote or code advice. Your contractor and the Town of Jupiter building department have the final say on requirements.