Wiring & Rewiring in Northern Virginia

Wiring is the part of your home you never see and rely on every second. When it is sound, everything just works. When it is aging, damaged, or was done poorly, it becomes a quiet fire risk hidden inside your walls. Jab and Son Services handles new wiring, circuit additions, and full rewires for homes and light commercial buildings across Northern Virginia and into Maryland and Washington DC.

When Wiring Needs to Be Replaced

Not every old home needs a full rewire, but some conditions clearly call for one. Here is what to watch for:

Dated and Hazardous Materials

Knob-and-tube wiring, cloth-insulated conductors, and aluminum branch circuits from certain eras all carry known risks and often will not pass a home inspection or satisfy an insurer. If your house predates the 1970s and has never been updated, the wiring deserves a professional look.

Everyday Symptoms

Frequent breaker trips, warm or discolored outlets, flickering lights, mild shocks from switches, a burning smell, or reliance on extension cords and power strips because you never have enough outlets are all signs the wiring can no longer keep up with how you live.

What a Rewiring Project Involves

Rewiring is precise work that respects your home. Abraham plans circuit layouts around your daily use, runs new copper wiring, and adds outlets, switches, and dedicated circuits where they belong. Wherever possible the work is fished through existing walls and ceilings to keep cutting to a minimum, and any openings are left ready for patching. Grounding is brought up to modern standard and every circuit is tested before the job is called done.

Code and Safety Matters

Wiring is governed by the National Electrical Code, and permits and inspection apply to most projects in Virginia. Correct wire gauge for each load, GFCI protection in wet areas, AFCI protection in living spaces, secure junction boxes, and proper grounding are not optional details. They are what keeps a circuit from overheating behind drywall. Abraham handles the permit and inspection so the work is documented and verified.

Why Jab and Son Services

Opening up your walls takes trust. This is a family-owned business known for honest, upfront pricing, showing up on time, and treating your home with the same care as their own, right down to a clean worksite. With 14 years of experience and full licensing, insurance, and bonding behind him, Abraham gives you a straightforward assessment of what your home actually needs. Call (703) 371-4856 to discuss your wiring.