Complete Electrical Rewiring in Glendale
Power your Glendale home with a safe, efficient, and future\u2011ready electrical system. From Adams Hill and Rossmoyne to Chevy Chase Canyon and the condo towers off Brand Boulevard, Shaffer Construction, Inc. delivers code\u2011compliant whole\u2011home rewires tailored to the way you live. We understand hillside access challenges, mid\u2011century wall construction, and the demands of modern loads like EV chargers and home offices. Whether you're steps from The Americana at Brand or tucked into the Verdugo Mountains foothills, our licensed team handles everything—design, permits, temporary power, and a meticulous installation—on a predictable schedule. Get the capacity, safety, and smart features you need from a local contractor who knows Glendale's homes and regulations inside and out.
Our Work
Benefits
Modern Solutions for Homes
We future‑proof Glendale homes with scalable infrastructure: smart‑ready load centers (Leviton, Schneider/Wiser, SPAN), whole‑home surge protection, and dedicated capacity for EV charging, heat pumps, and ADU circuits. We plan empty conduit pathways from panel to attic/garage for later solar batteries or additional EV chargers, install structured cabling (CAT6) where desired, and integrate smart controls (Lutron, occupancy sensing) that meet Title 24. Our designs anticipate expansion so your new wiring won’t need rework when you add capacity later.
Permits & Safety Compliance
Shaffer Construction manages permitting, plan check responses, and inspections end‑to‑end. We build to the California Electrical Code (based on NEC), Glendale Municipal Code, Title 24 lighting requirements, and CALGreen provisions. We self‑inspect with torque logs, box‑fill and derating calculations, and AFCI/GFCI verification before calling the City of Glendale for rough and final inspections. We coordinate with Glendale Water & Power for service upgrades, and all materials are UL‑listed and installed per manufacturer specifications.
Exceptional Workmanship Guaranteed
Our crews use copper conductors sized per load calculations, NM‑B for interior concealed runs, MC cable where required, and EMT conduit for exposed areas like garages and exterior walls. We secure cables and boxes to code, maintain proper working clearances, label every circuit at the panel, and document torque specs. Penetrations are fire‑stopped, splices are made with listed connectors, and we test insulation resistance and device polarity before trim‑out. The result is a clean, robust installation built to last.
Customized Home Evaluations
Every Glendale home is different. We start with a circuit‑by‑circuit audit and an NEC Article 220 load calculation to size your service and panel. Then we map new circuits for kitchens, laundry, HVAC, and EV charging, and plan routes that minimize drywall/plaster disturbance—especially in historic lath‑and‑plaster walls. For occupied homes, we phase work room‑by‑room and create a patching plan coordinated with your painter to keep finishes pristine.
What We Offer
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I live in my Glendale home during a complete rewire?+
Yes—many clients do. We phase work room‑by‑room, install temporary GFCI power, and protect floors and furnishings. Expect some daytime outages and limited access to areas under construction. For families or remote workers, we can prioritize key rooms and plan quiet periods. Larger or heavily plastered homes may benefit from short hotel stays during the most invasive phases.
Do I need a panel upgrade for EV charging in Glendale?+
Often. Many older homes have 100A service, which can be tight when adding EV charging, heat pump HVAC, or induction cooking. During design we perform a load calculation to determine if a 200A upgrade is warranted and coordinate disconnect/reconnect with Glendale Water & Power. We also install dedicated 40–60A circuits and consider future second‑vehicle charging.
How long do permits and inspections take with the City of Glendale?+
For a whole‑house rewire, plan on about 2–3 weeks for permit approval, depending on scope and review volume. Inspections usually occur at rough wiring, service/panel, and final. We schedule inspections, meet the inspector on site, and address any notes promptly so your project keeps moving.
How do you handle historic features and plaster walls?+
We use minimally invasive fishing methods, leverage baseboard and closet pathways, and plan device placements to reduce patching. Where plaster cuts are unavoidable, we coordinate a patch/paint plan and match device styles to the home’s aesthetics. For exterior equipment visible from the street in historic areas, we consult the city about any required reviews.
What materials do you use for Glendale’s heat and exposed areas?+
For interior concealed runs we use NM‑B cable; for multi‑family/condo or where required, MC cable. Exposed areas like garages or exterior walls use EMT conduit with THHN/THWN‑2 conductors. We account for attic heat when sizing and derating conductors and include whole‑home surge protection for added resilience.
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