You flip a switch and the lights come on. Your breaker stops tripping every time you run the microwave. Your insurance company stops sending letters about your old wiring.
That’s what proper electrical work gets you. Not just code compliance or a passed inspection, but a system that works reliably without the constant worry that something’s about to go wrong. If your home was built before 1950, there’s a good chance you’re dealing with knob and tube wiring that’s not just outdated but actually dangerous. Insurance companies know this, which is why many won’t cover homes with this type of wiring anymore.
Modern electrical systems handle today’s power demands safely. You get outlets that work, circuits that don’t overload, and wiring that’s properly grounded and insulated. No more wondering if that burning smell is something serious or planning your appliance use around which breaker might trip next.
We serve North Providence and throughout Rhode Island with fully licensed Master Electricians and Electrical Inspector certification. We’re members of the Rhode Island Electrical Inspectors IAEI Roger Williams Chapter and hold ourselves to the NFPA’s Certification Code of Ethics.
That means when we say something’s up to code, it actually is. Rhode Island adopted new electrical code standards that took effect December 1, 2025, and we know exactly what’s required for your home or business to meet those standards. We’re also an authorized Generac Generator Dealer, so when you need backup power, you’re getting factory-trained installation and service.
North Providence has plenty of older homes with electrical systems that haven’t been touched in decades. We’ve seen it all, and we know how to bring those systems up to modern safety standards without unnecessary work or inflated costs.
You call or contact us about what’s going on. We schedule a time that works for you to come assess the situation. Could be a repair, an upgrade, a full rewiring job, or a generator installation.
We look at what you’ve got, explain what needs to happen, and give you a clear price before any work starts. No hourly rates that spiral out of control. No surprise charges. Just a straightforward quote based on the actual job.
Once you approve, we handle the work and any required permits. If it’s a knob and tube replacement, we map out your existing system, plan the new wiring routes, and coordinate the work to minimize disruption. For generator installations, we assess your power needs, recommend the right size unit, handle the gas line or propane connection, and make sure everything’s wired correctly and tested.
When we’re done, you get a system that works and documentation for your records or insurance company. If an inspection is required, we schedule it and make sure everything passes the first time.
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We handle residential electrical work like panel upgrades, outlet and switch installation, lighting upgrades, and whole-house rewiring. If you’re buying a home in North Providence and the inspection flagged electrical issues, we can give you an accurate assessment of what needs fixing and what it’ll cost.
For commercial properties, we do everything from tenant fit-outs to code compliance upgrades to three-phase power installations. Rhode Island businesses pay an average of $467 monthly for electricity at 26.22 cents per kWh. That’s high. Efficient electrical systems and proper load management can help control those costs.
Generator installation is a big part of what we do. North Providence gets hit with winter storms and occasional hurricanes that knock out power for days. A properly sized and installed generator keeps your heat running, your food from spoiling, and your sump pump working. We size the system based on what you actually need to power, not just the biggest unit we can sell you.
Knob and tube wiring replacement is critical for older homes. This isn’t just about passing inspection. It’s about safety. This wiring wasn’t designed for modern electrical loads, lacks proper grounding, and deteriorates over time. We’ve seen too many close calls.
It depends entirely on your home’s size and how much of the old wiring needs replacing. A typical North Providence home might run anywhere from $8,000 to $15,000 for a complete rewiring, but that’s a rough range. Some homes need more, some need less.
Here’s what affects the price: square footage, how accessible your walls and attic are, whether you want to open walls or fish wires to minimize damage, how many circuits you need, and whether you’re upgrading your electrical panel at the same time. A 1,200 square foot home with an accessible attic and basement costs less than a 2,500 square foot home with finished ceilings and limited access.
We price each job individually after seeing what we’re actually dealing with. That’s the only way to give you an accurate number instead of a guess. The good news is that once it’s done, your insurance company will cover you again, your home is safer, and you can actually use your appliances without worrying about overloading circuits.
If your insurance company is requiring it, then yes, you need to replace it. Many insurers in Rhode Island won’t cover homes with knob and tube wiring anymore, and some will drop your coverage if they discover it during a claim.
But even if insurance wasn’t an issue, this wiring is a safety problem. It wasn’t designed for the electrical load modern homes put on it. There’s no grounding, the insulation deteriorates over time, and it’s often been modified improperly over the years with connections that create fire hazards. The National Fire Protection Association has documented that homes with old wiring systems have significantly higher fire risk.
You might not have problems today, but that doesn’t mean the system is safe. Knob and tube wiring that’s been in place for 70-100 years is living on borrowed time. The question isn’t whether you should replace it, but whether you want to do it on your schedule or after something goes wrong.
Most homes in North Providence need between a 12kW and 22kW generator, but the right size depends on what you want to keep running during an outage. If you just need the essentials like your furnace, refrigerator, some lights, and a few outlets, a 12-14kW unit usually handles it. If you want to run your whole house including AC, all appliances, and not change your routine at all, you’re looking at 20-22kW or larger.
We calculate the actual load by adding up the wattage of everything you want powered. Your furnace blower, well pump if you have one, refrigerator and freezer, sump pump, some lighting circuits, and a few convenience outlets might total 8,000-10,000 watts. Add central AC and you’re up around 15,000-18,000 watts. The generator needs to be sized to handle the startup surge when motors kick on, which is why we don’t just add up running watts.
The goal is to size it right so you’re not paying for capacity you don’t need, but you’re also not sitting in the dark because the unit is undersized. We’ll walk through your actual needs and recommend the right size Generac unit for your situation and budget.
Most residential panel upgrades in North Providence take one full day, sometimes stretching into a second day depending on what we find and whether we need to upgrade the service entrance or meter base. You’ll be without power for several hours during the work, so plan accordingly.
The process involves shutting off power at the meter, removing the old panel, installing the new panel and breakers, reconnecting all your circuits, upgrading any wiring that doesn’t meet current code, and then having the utility company and local inspector verify everything before you’re back up and running. If your service needs upgrading from 100 amps to 200 amps, which is common in older homes, that adds coordination with the power company.
We schedule the work to minimize disruption and let you know exactly when you’ll be without power. Most of our customers plan to be out for the day or at least have a backup plan for anything that needs electricity. By the end of the job, you’ve got a modern panel with proper capacity, working breakers, and a system that can handle everything you’re running in your home without overloading.
Yes. We’re fully licensed Master Electricians in Rhode Island, which means we can work anywhere in the state including North Providence. We also carry Electrical Inspector certification and maintain full insurance coverage with certificates available on request.
Our licensing means we’re qualified to pull permits, perform inspections, and certify that work meets Rhode Island electrical code and the National Electrical Code standards that took effect in December 2025. We’re members of the Rhode Island Electrical Inspectors IAEI Roger Williams Chapter and follow the NFPA’s Certification Code of Ethics.
When you hire a licensed electrician, you’re getting someone who’s accountable to the state licensing board and who has the training and credentials to do the work correctly. Unlicensed electrical work might be cheaper upfront, but it won’t pass inspection, won’t be covered by insurance if something goes wrong, and puts your property and safety at risk. We do it right the first time so you don’t pay twice.
First, unplug or turn off everything on that circuit and reset the breaker. Then add things back one at a time to figure out what’s causing the overload. If it trips immediately when you reset it with nothing plugged in, you’ve got a short circuit or ground fault that needs professional attention right away.
If it only trips when you’re running certain appliances or combinations of appliances, you’re probably overloading that circuit. Older homes in North Providence often have circuits that were fine for 1950s electrical use but can’t handle modern loads. Space heaters, window AC units, hair dryers, and microwaves are common culprits because they draw a lot of power.
The solution might be as simple as redistributing your electrical load, or you might need additional circuits installed to handle your actual usage. Sometimes the breaker itself is worn out and needs replacing. We can assess what’s happening, tell you whether it’s a quick fix or something that needs more attention, and give you options. Don’t ignore breakers that trip frequently. They’re doing their job by shutting off power before wires overheat, but constant tripping means something needs to change.
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