Whole-Home Rewiring in Greater Baton Rouge
Need safer, modern wiring throughout your home? Our licensed electricians handle whole-home rewiring and panel upgrades with clear, upfront pricing. Serving the Greater Baton Rouge area, including Baton Rouge, Denham Springs, and Gonzales. We are an authorized Control4 dealer, License #69572, with a 5.0 rating from 149 reviews. Members of Big Family Care receive a lifetime installation warranty and 15% savings. Call or schedule your consultation today.
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View All FAQsWhat Is an Electrical Wiring Upgrade and Why Is It Needed?
An electrical wiring upgrade replaces outdated wiring, circuits, and the main panel, and adds modern protections so your home safely handles today’s loads. It is needed when you see tripping breakers, flickering or dimming lights, hot or discolored outlets, burning odors, loose outlets, or shocks. Upgrades often include full or room-by-room rewiring, panel replacements, AFCI/GFCI and whole-home surge protection, and future-proof options like data wiring and USB outlets. Homes with knob-and-tube or cloth wiring in Central and Baton Rouge benefit most.
<br/> <br/> Updated: 2026-01-02 00:00:00 <br/> <br/> Need help in Central, LA? Call (225) 314 8961 or book online."We appreciate people that have experience, skills and outstanding work ethics." — Murray W.
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There isn’t a single price for a full-house rewire. Cost depends on your home’s size, existing wiring (like knob-and-tube), panel capacity, and any upgrades you choose. We provide no-obligation quotes with honest, upfront pricing after a thorough system assessment and safety inspection. A technician confirms final costs on site. We serve Central, LA and Inniswold, LA.
What drives price:
- Square footage and number of circuits.
- Replacing obsolete wiring types.
- Panel upgrades or service rebuilds.
- Add-ons: AFCI/GFCI, surge protection, data/USB outlets, EV or generator wiring.
Need help in Central, LA? Call (225) 314 8961 or book online.
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There isn’t one set price. We confirm the cost after an on-site assessment and provide an upfront, no‑obligation, line‑item quote. In Central and Inniswold, price varies by home size, wall/attic access, panel capacity or upgrade needs, and replacing outdated wiring (e.g., knob-and-tube or aluminum-era issues). Adding AFCI/GFCI protection, surge protection, and data/USB upgrades can change totals. Every visit includes a thermal and visual safety inspection from panel to outlets. <br/> Updated: 2026-01-02 <br/> Need help in Central, LA? Call (225) 314 8961 or book online.
"The teamwork this company displayed to me gives me tremendous trust in their ability." — Murray W.
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House rewiring is usually priced per project, not per square foot, and Big Family lists $8,000–$15,000 for an average-sized home. The biggest price swing comes from your home’s layout and the code-driven scope of work needed for a safe system. Per‑square‑foot math can mislead because fixed tasks like safety upgrades and inspections don’t scale evenly with size; a 1,200‑sf home with a panel change can price like a larger home without one. In our Baton Rouge area, hot attics often influence labor planning and the type of wire we use. Final pricing is confirmed after an on‑site electrical inspection.
If you want a sense of why bids vary, contractors consider:
- Overall square footage and number of circuits
- Access to existing wiring (attic, walls, crawlspaces)
- Panel upgrades, plus GFCI/AFCI and grounding updates
- Drywall patching and finish level after access cuts
Schedule an electrical inspection to get a firm, code‑based quote for your home. <br/> Updated: 2026-04-25 <br/> Need help in Port Allen, LA? Call (225) 314 8961 or book online. “I couldnt be happier with the service I received.” — Courtney
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Most full-house rewires are priced after an on-site assessment. Final cost depends on home size, number of circuits, attic/crawlspace access, and whether a panel upgrade or service rebuild is needed. Replacing obsolete wiring (like knob-and-tube or cloth), adding AFCI/GFCI protection or surge protection, and options like data wiring or USB outlets also affect price. In Central and nearby areas, we provide no-obligation, upfront quotes after a thorough system assessment and safety inspection.
<br/>Updated: 2026-01-02
<br/>Need help in Central, LA? Call (225) 314 8961 or book online.
"We appreciate people that have experience, skills and outstanding work ethics." — Murray W.
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A safe full-house rewire typically costs $8,000 to $15,000 for an average-sized home. Most of the price comes from home size, how easily we can access existing wiring, and whether the electrical panel also needs an upgrade. We handle permits, coordinate inspections, and replace outdated conductors with new copper wiring sized for each circuit, then label and test every circuit for code compliance. Final pricing is confirmed after an on-site electrical inspection and a detailed, code-focused plan. In the Baton Rouge area, we often work through hot attics and use high-temperature-rated cable where needed to protect wiring. We usually keep essential circuits running so most families can stay in the home while we rewire.
Consider a full rewire when you notice:
- Frequent breaker trips or flickering lights
- Warm outlets/switches or burning smells
- Two-prong outlets or a fuse-style panel
- Knob-and-tube or aluminum branch wiring
Schedule a licensed in-home inspection to verify scope, grounding, and panel capacity before you decide. <br/> Updated: 2026-05-29 <br/> Need help in Gonzales, LA? Call (225) 314 8961 or book online. “...the teamwork this company displayed to me gives me tremendous trust in their ability.” — Murray W.
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Replacing knob-and-tube wiring typically costs $8,000 to $15,000 for an average-sized home. That range depends most on your home’s size, how accessible the old wiring is, and whether your electrical panel needs an upgrade. Replacing knob-and-tube is essentially a full rewire with permits, new copper wiring sized per circuit, proper grounding, code-required GFCI/AFCI protection, labeled circuits, drywall patching at access points, and final inspection with a certificate of compliance. A practical approach is working room by room so essential circuits stay on while others are updated. For homeowners in Port Allen, we often see long attic runs in hot spaces, so we plan strategic access and use high-temperature rated cable to reduce repairs and downtime. An on-site inspection confirms scope and provides a firm, line-by-line quote. <br/> Updated: 2026-06-07 <br/> Need help in Port Allen, LA? Call (225) 314 8961 or book online. “They did a really great job and price was extremely reasonable.” — Beth A.
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Where We Work
What areas do you serve for whole-home rewiring?
We serve the Greater Baton Rouge region, including Baton Rouge, Denham Springs, and Gonzales. See the full list of communities below.