Serving Palo Alto, CA · Santa Clara County

Rewiring & Electrical Additions in Palo Alto, CA

Whole-home rewires, remodel and addition wiring, and new dedicated circuits — code-compliant, clean, permitted and inspected. Ideal for older homes with cloth or aluminum wiring.

Whole-home rewiring
Knob-and-tube / aluminum wiring replacement
Remodel & addition circuits
Dedicated circuits (kitchen, garage, office)
Permitted and inspected to current NEC

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Rewiring & Electrical Additions in Palo Alto, done right

Every job in Palo Alto starts with a free assessment and your home's Electrical Score, is sized by a real NEC load calculation, and is permitted and inspected in Santa Clara County. No guesswork, no cutting corners.

Whole-home rewiring

Knob-and-tube / aluminum wiring replacement

Remodel & addition circuits

Dedicated circuits (kitchen, garage, office)

Permitted and inspected to current NEC

What does rewiring cost in Palo Alto?

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Most whole-house rewires in our area land between $18,000 and $35,000 depending on size and access — almost always with a panel upgrade.

Partial rewire / knob-and-tube removal (targeted)$8,000 – $18,000

Whole-house rewire — ~1,000–1,500 sq ft$14,000 – $25,000

Whole-house rewire — ~2,000–3,000 sq ft$22,000 – $40,000+

Typical range for the Santa Clara County area, not a quote. Your exact price comes from a free assessment.

Permits & your utility in Palo Alto

In Palo Alto, electric service is City of Palo Alto Utilities (CPAU), and building permits are issued by City of Palo Alto. We pull the permit on every rewiring, coordinate the service and meter to CPAU's Electric Service Requirements — Section II: Residential Underground & Overhead Service, and pass inspection, so it's safe, legal, and protects your home's value.

Your local rewiring team in Santa Clara County

Astral is a licensed C-10 electrical contractor. We know the local building departments and utilities, pull every permit, and stand behind the work. Palo Alto homeowners get the same licensed, warrantied rewiring we'd put in our own home.

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Not sure what your Palo Alto home needs?

Start with your home's Electrical Score: a licensed C-10 electrician grades your panel, service and wiring 0 to 100 for safety and capacity. Know before you buy an EV, add solar, or sell.

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rewiring in Palo Alto: FAQ

Is old wiring in Palo Alto homes dangerous?+

Knob-and-tube, cloth-insulated and aluminum branch wiring can be a fire and insurance risk. A licensed C-10 electrician can assess it and rewire safely, permitted and to code.

Can you rewire without tearing up the whole house?+

In most cases yes — we plan routes to minimize drywall damage and restore cleanly. We'll walk you through exactly what's involved before starting.