Remodels
Electrical for remodels
A remodel is the best chance a house gets to fix its wiring. We plan circuits, lighting and panel capacity with the rest of the remodel, rough it in while the walls are open, and get it inspected before they close.
What remodel electrical covers
- Kitchens. Dedicated circuits for appliances, 240-volt circuits for induction ranges and ovens, counter outlets with ground-fault protection, under-cabinet and ceiling lighting.
- Bathrooms. Ground-fault protected outlets, exhaust fans, heated floors, lighting and mirror circuits.
- Whole-house remodels. Rewiring old circuits while walls are open, relocating or replacing the panel, and adding a subpanel where the layout calls for one.
- Electrification. Circuits for heat pumps, heat-pump water heaters, induction ranges, electric dryers and EV chargers, checked against the load calculation.
Sequencing
- Load calculation and circuit plan before demolition, so the permit and panel decision are made early.
- Rough-in once framing is done, then the rough inspection.
- Insulation and drywall only after the rough inspection passes.
- Devices, fixtures and final inspection at the end.
VoltGen Energy operates alongside Akopi Builders, so the electrical schedule is built into the remodel schedule instead of fitted around it.
VoltGen Energy operates under Akopi Builders, CSLB #1112420. Electrical work is performed by licensed C-10 electrical contractors. Check the license at CSLB.
Older house? See old-home rewiring. Adding a sauna or spa? See sauna and spa electrical.
Questions we get
When should the electrical be planned in a remodel?
Before demolition. The lighting plan, appliance circuits and any panel change affect framing, cabinet layout and the permit, so they belong in the plan from the start rather than after the walls are open.
Do you work with other general contractors?
Yes. We work on remodels run by Akopi Builders and by other contractors or owners, as long as the schedule gives the electrical rough-in and inspection their place before insulation and drywall.
Is a remodel a good time to rewire the rest of the house?
Often, yes. With walls and ceilings open, new wire can be run with far less effort than fishing it later. We will tell you which circuits are worth replacing while you have the access.
Planning a remodel?
Call before demolition. It is much easier to get the electrical right when it is planned with the layout.