Your electrical system may need an upgrade to bring it up to code and to handle the increased load of a bigger kitchen or added room. Use the following points to plan for your future electrical needs before you start to build. You can also contact us directly for a free estimate.

 

Type of Remodel

Know the differences between various types of remodels -- what we'll categorize as minor renovation, upgrade, conversion, or addition. This will help you decide what changes will be necessary for your electrical system for your home addition or remodel.

 

1. Minor renovation refers to a small remodel, often done mainly for energy-saving or cosmetic purposes, such as replacing windows or painting the interior of your home. No electrical changes are usually directly associated with the remodeling work itself, but while your house and your daily routine are already being disrupted, you can take the opportunity to install electrical safety features or lighting that is more modern.

 

2. The upgrade is the term we're using in the sense of updating one or more of your rooms to improve their functionality. The perfect example would be a kitchen upgrade, where you could be adding supplementary work surfaces such as a cooking island. Here you may have to move electrical outlets or install additional plugs.

 

3). Conversion is when you change the intended use of a part of your home. The commonest examples are the conversion of a basement, attic, garage, or outbuilding into usable living or office space. In such a case, it's likely you will need major electrical improvements, especially if the space to be converted is not physically attached to your home.

 

4. Home addition involves an extension of your home's exterior envelope, by either constructing a bump-out or adding to the foundation. As with conversion, a number of electrical modifications are likely to be involved.