Same situation for us too.....2000 square feet 1956

We have a quote from a guy and his son that says that none of the
electric in the house is up to code.

1. Power poll on top of roof is not in the correct place.
2. Two seperate fuse boxes that are too small...
3. Cloth wrapped wiring, no grounded outlets.... spliced wired not
contained in box in attic..... really a spaghetti junction....

What he says he will do...
1. move incoming poll junction
2.
3. drill foundation to bring wiring into a kitchen island.
4. 3-4 wire systems through house
5. lighting for entry ways.
6. outdoor electric outlets.
7. all new indoor outlets
8. telephone in two rooms
9. smoke alarms
10.rewiring for all major house appliances
11. 5 fans
11. cable tv in four rooms....
total cost
$9165
too much?
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