Most electricians will tell you they need to cut open your walls to remove knob and tube wiring. They’ll make holes, bring in a plasterer, and leave you with patched walls that never quite match—especially if you have original horsehair plaster.
We do it differently. We insert a specialized camera system through your existing outlets to locate and remove the old wiring from inside your walls. No cutting. No notching. No damage to your plaster.
You get the insurance approval you need, the electrical capacity your home deserves, and walls that look exactly like they did before we arrived. If your home was built before 1950 in Swansea—and over 27% were—this matters more than you might think. Horsehair plaster is nearly impossible to match once it’s damaged.
We’ve been handling electrical work across Massachusetts and Rhode Island for over 30 years. We’re licensed Master Electricians who’ve completed more than 1,500 commercial projects and countless residential jobs.
What sets us apart in Swansea isn’t just experience—it’s our camera-based removal system. No other electrician in this area uses it. Most don’t even know it exists. We invested in this technology specifically because we work in so many older homes where traditional methods cause irreversible damage.
Swansea has a significant number of homes built in the 1930s and 1940s, many with original plaster walls. You need someone who understands what’s at stake when they start working inside those walls. That’s what we do.
First, we insert our camera system through your existing electrical outlets. The camera travels inside your walls and shows us exactly where the knob and tube wiring runs, where it connects, and what condition it’s in. We can spot mouse damage, deteriorating insulation, covered junction boxes, and open joints—all before we touch anything.
Once we map everything out, we remove the old wiring through the same access points. No wall cutting required. If we need to make any openings at all, they’re minimal—small notches at most, nothing like the holes traditional electricians create.
Then we install your new wiring using the same non-invasive approach. You end up with a fully updated electrical system that meets current code, satisfies your insurance company, and leaves your walls intact. We provide written certification of the removal, which is exactly what your insurer needs to approve coverage.
The whole process takes less time than traditional methods because we’re not waiting on plasterers or painters. Your home stays cleaner, the project moves faster, and you’re not left wondering if the patched walls will ever look right.
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You get a complete knob and tube wiring inspection using our camera system before any work starts. This isn’t just about removal—it’s diagnostic. We identify every potential issue hiding in your walls so there are no surprises later.
The removal itself is done without damaging your original horsehair plaster, which matters significantly in Swansea’s older homes. Traditional plaster repair rarely matches the original texture or finish, and it’s expensive. Our method eliminates that problem entirely.
You also get full code compliance and the written documentation your insurance company requires. Many insurers in Massachusetts either refuse coverage for homes with knob and tube wiring or charge 30-60% higher premiums. Some give you 60 days to remove it or they drop your policy. Our certification proves the work is complete and done correctly.
For homeowners in Swansea dealing with financing, this matters too. Mortgage companies often won’t finance homes with active knob and tube wiring. Our removal opens up your options if you’re buying, selling, or refinancing.
Not with our camera system. Traditional electricians cut open walls because they can’t see where the wiring runs. They make holes, pull wire, patch the plaster, and hope it matches. It rarely does.
We use a specialized camera inserted through your outlets to see inside the walls. The camera shows us the exact path of every wire, so we remove it through existing access points. Your horsehair plaster stays untouched.
This is especially important in Swansea’s older homes where original plaster is common. Horsehair plaster has a unique texture and composition that modern materials can’t replicate. Once it’s damaged, repairs are obvious. Our method preserves it completely, which protects both the character of your home and its value.
Most residential jobs take two to four days, depending on the size of your home and how much wiring needs removal. That’s actually faster than traditional methods because we’re not cutting walls, waiting for plasterers, or scheduling painters.
The camera inspection happens first and usually takes a few hours. Once we map out the wiring, the removal and new installation move quickly. You’re not dealing with the extended timeline that comes with wall repair and finishing work.
If you’re up against an insurance deadline—many companies give you 60 days to remove knob and tube wiring—our process helps you meet it without the stress of coordinating multiple contractors. Everything happens in one streamlined project.
Many insurance companies either won’t cover homes with knob and tube wiring or charge significantly higher premiums—sometimes 30-60% more. Some will provide temporary coverage but require removal within 60 days, and they’ll drop your policy if you don’t comply.
The Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association (MPIUA) offers coverage when other insurers won’t, but their rates are substantially higher. Most homeowners find it more cost-effective to remove the wiring and get standard coverage.
Your insurer will require written certification from a licensed electrician confirming the knob and tube wiring has been completely removed and replaced. We provide that documentation as part of every job. It’s not optional—it’s what gets your coverage approved.
The camera shows us everything inside your walls before we start work. We see the exact routing of the knob and tube wiring, how it connects, and whether there are any covered junction boxes or open joints that violate code.
We also spot problems you wouldn’t know about otherwise—mouse damage to insulation, deteriorating wire conditions, improper connections, and other safety hazards. This diagnostic capability means we catch issues that traditional electricians miss because they’re working blind until they open the wall.
For you, this means no surprises halfway through the project. We know what we’re dealing with from the start, which keeps the timeline predictable and the cost accurate. The camera gives us information that makes the entire removal process more precise and less invasive.
Yes, but only with the right approach. Historic homes in Swansea often have original architectural features that are impossible to replicate once damaged. Horsehair plaster, period trim, and original finishes can’t be replaced with modern equivalents—they can only be preserved.
Our camera-based removal system was designed specifically for this challenge. We work inside the walls without disturbing the plaster, which means your home keeps its original character and integrity. Traditional methods destroy what makes historic homes valuable.
This also matters for resale. Buyers of historic properties pay attention to original features. Patched walls and mismatched plaster repairs lower your home’s appeal and value. Our method protects your investment while upgrading your electrical system to modern safety standards.
Most electricians don’t invest in the specialized camera equipment or the training required to use it effectively. Traditional wall-opening methods are what they know, and they’re used to coordinating with plasterers to fix the damage afterward.
The camera system requires a different skill set and a significant upfront investment in technology. It’s more precise, less invasive, and ultimately better for the customer—but it’s not the standard approach in this area.
We’re the only electrician serving Swansea who uses this system. If another contractor tells you they can remove knob and tube wiring, ask them how they plan to do it. If the answer involves cutting or notching walls, you’re looking at damage, repair costs, and a longer project timeline. Our camera-based method eliminates all of that.
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