Old wiring in Burnaby homes is one of the most common reasons for insurance non-renewal and home-sale conditions. Knob-and-tube (pre-1950 builds), aluminum branch wiring (mid-1960s through mid-1970s), and ungrounded two-prong receptacles all show up routinely in heritage Burnaby homes — and increasingly need to be addressed.
We do everything from single-circuit additions to whole-house re-wires. Our electricians are FSR/Red Seal ticketed and trained in heritage home techniques — we know how to fish wiring through plaster walls, around heritage molding, and across multiple stories without tearing apart finishes.
Every wiring project is permitted through the City of Burnaby and inspected by Technical Safety BC. We provide written documentation suitable for insurance underwriting, home sale disclosure, and warranty records.
What's Included
Knob-and-tube replacement
Whole-house or partial knob-and-tube replacement to current code. Heritage home specialty — minimal demolition.
Aluminum wiring remediation
AlumiConn pigtail upgrades or full copper re-wire for 1965–1975 Burnaby homes with aluminum branch circuits.
New circuit additions
Dedicated circuits for kitchens, bathrooms, home offices, AC, hot tubs, workshops. Designed and permitted properly.
GFCI / AFCI protection upgrades
Bringing kitchen, bathroom, garage, and bedroom circuits up to current code with proper protection.
Whole-house re-wire
Complete supply rewire for older Burnaby homes that need fundamental electrical modernization.
Insurance & home-sale documentation
Written letter of completion, scope photos, and Technical Safety BC inspection report — formatted for underwriting and disclosure.
Burnaby's Wiring Era Map
Pre-1950 Burnaby homes (Burnaby Heights, Capitol Hill, East Burnaby, parts of Edmonds) almost always have or had knob-and-tube wiring. Some has been replaced over the decades; much hasn't. Active knob-and-tube is increasingly an insurance non-renewal trigger across BC. Replacement is the right answer.
1965–1975 Burnaby homes (early Cascade Heights, Sullivan Heights, Willingdon Heights expansions) commonly have aluminum branch circuit wiring. Aluminum itself isn't inherently dangerous, but the connections at outlets, switches, and panels degrade over time and create heat and fire risk. Two paths: AlumiConn pigtails at every device (less invasive) or full copper re-wire (permanent fix). We assess at quote.
Newer Burnaby homes (post-1980) generally have copper wiring throughout and don't need rewiring barring renovations. The exception is undersized circuits for modern kitchens (countertop appliances, induction ranges, dishwasher + garburator on shared circuits) — those benefit from added dedicated circuits.
Burnaby Electrical Wiring — What It Costs
Installed prices including labor, materials, permits, and inspection. Drywall patching included on jobs that require wall opening.
- New dedicated circuit (existing panel space)$420–$680
- GFCI/AFCI breaker upgrade per circuit$160–$260
- Aluminum wiring AlumiConn pigtail (whole house)$1,800–$3,400
- Knob-and-tube partial replacement (1–2 rooms)$2,200–$4,800
- Knob-and-tube whole-house replacement$8,500–$16,500
- Whole-house copper re-wire (3-bed home)$11,000–$22,000
What Burnaby Homeowners Say
“Old electrical panel was a Federal Pacific — insurance was about to refuse renewal. They upgraded to a 200A panel in one day, pulled the permit, and passed inspection first try.”
“We bought a 1999 build and the inspection flagged Kitec. They re-piped the whole house with PEX in three days, fixed the manifold, and only opened drywall where they had to. Clean job.”
“Got a 240V Level 2 charger installed for our EV. They confirmed the panel had headroom, ran the conduit cleanly through the garage, and pulled the City of Burnaby electrical permit. Quote was honest, no add-ons at the end.”
Other Burnaby Electrical Services
We handle the full electrical silo for Burnaby homes — every service below is from the same in-house team, dispatched from Coquitlam.
Burnaby Electrical FAQs
The questions Burnaby homeowners ask us most about this service.
How do I know if my Burnaby home has knob-and-tube?
Will my insurance cancel for knob-and-tube?
How long does whole-house re-wiring take in Burnaby?
Can I stay in my home during a re-wire?
Do I need a permit for electrical wiring work in Burnaby?
Can the new wiring work be hidden inside existing walls?
Old Wiring in Your Burnaby Home? Get an Honest Assessment.
Knob-and-tube, aluminum, re-wires — done right with insurance documentation.
- Response within 1 hour — a real human answers, not a call center.
- Same rates 24/7 — no overtime, weekend, or holiday surcharges.
- Licensed, insured, permitted — Red Seal gas fitters, FSR electricians, $5M coverage.
- Workmanship warranty — 1-year labor warranty plus full manufacturer parts coverage.