Knob & Tube Replacement in Lakewood, CO
Licensed Electricians Serving Lakewood Homeowners Since 2004
Many homes built before 1950 still contain active knob and tube wiring, and Lakewood’s older neighborhoods are no exception. Next Level Pros has been replacing this outdated wiring for homeowners across Lakewood and the Denver Metropolitan Area since 2004. Our licensed Master and Journeyman electricians handle every replacement from initial assessment through final inspection, with no hidden fees and no corners cut.
If your home has knob and tube wiring, or you suspect it might, call us for a free estimate. Our team serves you in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Reach us today at (970) 406-4850.
What Knob & Tube Wiring Is & Why It Matters
Knob and tube wiring was standard in homes built roughly between the 1880s and the late 1940s. The system runs two separate cloth- and rubber-insulated conductors through ceramic knobs and porcelain tubes along joists and framing. It was functional for its time, but it carries three serious limitations for today’s homes.
- No grounding conductor: Modern circuits require a ground wire for safety and to support three-prong outlets. Knob and tube systems don’t have one.
- Undersized for modern loads: The system was designed for far lighter electrical demands than today’s appliances, HVAC systems, and electronics require.
- Degrading insulation: Decades of heat cycling cause the rubber and cloth insulation to crack and crumble, increasing the risk of arcing and fire.
A particularly common hazard in older Lakewood homes: when attic insulation is added near active knob and tube wiring, it traps the heat the system was designed to dissipate into open air. That trapped heat significantly raises fire risk.
Signs Your Lakewood Home May Have Knob & Tube Wiring
Knob and tube wiring is most often found in attics, basements, and behind original plaster walls. Because newer outlets and fixtures are sometimes added over the years without replacing the underlying wiring, homeowners are frequently surprised to learn active knob and tube systems remain hidden in their homes.
Several situations commonly prompt homeowners to act:
- Home inspection: A buyer’s or seller’s inspection flags active knob and tube wiring as a material concern
- Insurance renewal: A provider requires replacement or raises premiums because of the system’s fire risk profile
- Insulation work: A contractor refuses to insulate spaces with active knob and tube wiring present
- Remodel: Opening walls exposes the existing system to code review
- Electrical symptoms: Frequent breaker trips, flickering lights, or an inability to support three-prong outlets
Why Lakewood Homeowners Choose Next Level Pros
Knob and tube replacement isn’t a minor repair. It’s a whole-home rewiring project that requires permitting, inspector coordination, and careful workmanship that can protect your home for decades. Here’s what we bring to every project:
- A+ BBB Accreditation: A track record of reliability built over more than 20 years in the Denver Metro
- Licensed Master and Journeyman electricians: Weekly training keeps our team current on National Electrical Code requirements and safety standards
- Free estimates with upfront pricing: No surprises, no hidden fees
- Flexible financing: Payment plans and in-office financing options available
- Warranties three times longer than industry standards, plus lifetime options: We back our work well beyond what most electrical contractors offer
- Same-day scheduling: We strive to get you on the schedule the same day you call
- Trilingual team: We communicate in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese
- Concierge-level service: Technicians wear protective booties in your home and keep you informed at every stage
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What the Knob & Tube Replacement Process Looks Like
A whole-home rewiring project has several moving parts. Here’s how we approach knob and tube replacement from start to finish so you know what to expect at every stage.
Free On-Site Estimate & Assessment
We start with a free on-site visit to evaluate the full scope of the existing system. Not all knob and tube installations are the same: some homes have partial systems tucked into one area, while others have active wiring throughout. The assessment tells us exactly what’s there and what the replacement requires.
Permit Applications & Inspector Coordination
Wiring replacement is a permitted project in Lakewood. We handle all permit applications and coordinate with City of Lakewood and Jefferson County inspectors so the work meets local code requirements from start to finish. You don’t have to manage that process.
Wiring Removal & Replacement
Our licensed Master and Journeyman electricians perform the removal and replacement, working to minimize disruption to your walls, ceilings, and living spaces. In many homes, new wiring can be run through attics, basements, and crawlspaces, though the amount of wall access depends on your home’s specific framing and layout. If the existing panel can’t support modern grounded circuits, we’ll flag that early so a panel upgrade can be incorporated into the project scope.
Final Inspection & Project Close
All replacement work must pass a final inspection confirming National Electrical Code compliance before we close out the project. We keep you informed throughout so you know where things stand.
Ready to get started? We offer free estimates for knob and tube replacement in Lakewood and the Denver Metro, with flexible financing available through our office. Call Next Level Pros today at (970) 406-4850 to schedule your assessment.
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How Knob & Tube Wiring Affects Insurance & Home Sales
Active knob and tube wiring creates real friction at two of the most financially significant moments in homeownership: insuring the property and selling it.
Many homeowner’s insurance providers won’t cover homes with active knob and tube wiring, or may charge elevated premiums, because of the fire risk associated with degraded insulation and the absence of grounding. Replacing the system can remove that barrier and may improve your coverage options, though specific outcomes depend on your insurer.
On the sale side, buyers, lenders, and inspectors treat active knob and tube wiring as a material concern. Sellers may be asked to replace the system or offer a credit before closing, and some lenders may require confirmation that the wiring has been addressed before financing the purchase. Completing the replacement before listing documents the improvement and can remove a common sticking point in negotiations.
Call Next Level Pros at (970) 406-4850 for a free estimate on knob and tube replacement in Lakewood. Our trilingual team speaks English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, and flexible financing is available through our office.