Complete Electrical Rewiring in Culver City
From classic Carlson Park bungalows to sleek townhomes near Ivy Station, a full-home rewire brings today's safety, capacity, and smart-home features to Culver City residences. Shaffer Construction, Inc. designs and installs complete electrical systems that respect vintage details while meeting modern demands. Whether you're near Sony Pictures Studios, strolling Jefferson Boulevard, or tucked by the Ballona Creek bike path, we upgrade your home's wiring with minimal disruption and clear communication. Expect a clean jobsite, careful protection of plaster and finishes, and a team that handles permits and inspections with the City of Culver City. We deliver safe, code-compliant power for EV charging, home offices, and high-efficiency lighting—future-ready and reliable for decades.
Our Work



Benefits
Future-Proof Home Wiring
We rewire with tomorrow in mind. Shaffer Construction designs systems that support EV chargers, heat pumps, and distributed energy resources. We integrate whole-home surge protection, arc-fault and ground-fault protection, and optional smart load centers like Leviton or Eaton. We prewire with Cat6 data, RG6, and empty conduit paths for future fiber or solar runs, and we offer smart lighting platforms such as Lutron Caséta or RadioRA. Our scalable circuit layouts and labeled panels make future additions simple and cost-effective.
Code-Compliant Installations
Our team handles Culver City permitting end to end, ensuring your rewire meets the California Electrical Code, Title 24 requirements, and Culver City Municipal Code. We prepare load calculations (CEC Article 220), panel schedules, and one-line diagrams when needed. We schedule rough and final inspections, meet inspectors onsite, and address notes immediately to keep your project moving. If utility coordination is required for a service upgrade, we facilitate with your provider (LADWP or SCE) for a seamless cutover.
Expert Workmanship Guaranteed
We use high-quality materials suited to your home: copper NM‑B (Romex) for most residential branch circuits, MC cable where required, and EMT conduit with THHN/THWN conductors in exposed or garage areas. Receptacles are tamper-resistant, with GFCI/AFCI protection per code. We label every circuit, torque lugs to manufacturer specs, and bond/ground per current standards, including Ufer connections where present. Expect clean penetrations, proper fire-stopping, and meticulous device terminations for a safe, durable installation.
Custom Evaluation and Design
Every Culver City home is unique. We begin with a detailed assessment: panel capacity, circuit loading, existing pathways, and finishes (plaster vs. drywall). Our design maps room-by-room circuits, dedicated appliance runs, and low-voltage needs. We plan fishing routes to minimize wall openings, set dust containment strategies, and schedule work in phases around your household. You’ll receive a clear scope, timeline, and pricing options that align with your goals—historic preservation, smart-home integration, or maximum future capacity.
What We Offer
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to move out during a complete rewire in Culver City?+
Usually not. We phase work by area, set up temporary power where safe, and maintain essential circuits at night. For larger homes or panel upgrades, a short planned outage is needed. If you’re sensitive to dust or have extensive plaster walls, a short stay elsewhere can increase comfort, but most clients remain in place.
How long does permitting take with the City of Culver City?+
For a typical single-family rewire, permits are often issued within 2–7 business days after submission, depending on scope and staff workload. We prepare the application, load calc, and panel schedule, then schedule rough and final inspections to keep the project on track. We’ll update you as soon as the permit is approved.
Will you need to open many walls in my 1930s bungalow near Carlson Park?+
We use fishing techniques from attics and crawlspaces to minimize openings, but some access is inevitable—especially for kitchens, bathrooms, and grounded receptacle upgrades. Plaster-and-lath requires careful work. We coordinate with your preferred drywall/paint pro or can refer partners to patch and finish affected areas.
Can you coordinate a panel upgrade and EV charger in a Fox Hills condo?+
Yes. Many condos require HOA and building approvals. We review service capacity, propose a panel solution, and install a dedicated EV circuit where allowed. We’ll navigate HOA rules, schedule inspections with the City, and ensure the installation meets common-area conduit or MC requirements.
What are signs I need a rewire in Culver City?+
Frequent breaker trips, warm outlets, two-prong receptacles, flickering lights, aluminum or cloth-insulated wiring, and older panels like Zinsco/Federal Pacific are common red flags. If your home predates the 1960s and has never been upgraded, a full assessment is recommended to determine safety and capacity needs.
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