D. Z. Summers Electric

Home wiring and rewiring in Ephrata and Lancaster County, PA

From a single new circuit to a whole-house rewire, we do the wiring behind your walls with the same care as the parts you can see. We work in older homes with original wiring and in new basements, garages, and additions.

Neat electrical conduit rough-in in a home basement
Conduit rough-in, basement

Where we help

  • Rewiring older homes, including knob-and-tube, cloth-covered, and aluminum branch wiring
  • Finished and unfinished basements: new circuits, outlets, lighting, and rough-in
  • Garage and workshop circuits
  • Additions and remodels, including kitchens and bathrooms
  • New outlets, dedicated circuits, and GFCI and AFCI protection where code calls for it

Signs your wiring needs attention

  • Lights that flicker or dim
  • Outlets or switches that are warm, discolored, or buzzing
  • Two-prong outlets, or outlets that won’t hold a plug
  • Breakers that trip again and again
  • A burning smell. If you smell burning or see smoke, get everyone out and call 911

Rewiring without tearing up the house

In many homes we can fish new wiring through walls, attics, and basements with limited patching. We’ll tell you what’s realistic for your house and, on larger jobs, whether doing the work in phases makes sense. Curious about older wiring types? Read our guide to knob-and-tube and aluminum wiring.

What happens next

  1. Call or send photos of the area or the problem.
  2. We take a look, give you a free quote, and explain what’s needed now and what can wait.
  3. We do the work and test every circuit before we leave.

Common questions

Do I need to rewire my whole house?

Not always. Some problems can be fixed with targeted work. We’ll inspect, tell you what’s necessary now, and what can wait.

What does rewiring cost?

It varies with the size of the house, how accessible the walls and attic are, and how much wiring is being replaced. We give free quotes after seeing the home.

Can you add circuits to a finished space?

Often, yes. We look for routes through attics, crawlspaces, and unfinished areas first, which keeps patching to a minimum.

Do I need a permit for new wiring?

Usually, yes, for new circuits and rewiring. We’ll tell you what your municipality requires.

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