Electrical Rewiring in the M Streets, Dallas TX
Rewiring an M Streets bungalow is the single highest-value improvement most owners here will make — it removes a genuine fire risk, resolves the insurance problem, and finally lets the house run a modern kitchen without tripping.
We rewire Greenland Hills homes with minimal-opening fishing techniques, replace the panel and grounding system, pull City of Dallas permits, and restore plaster with our own finish crew so the house doesn't look rewired when we leave.
What changes when the job is in M Streets
Knob-and-tube under blown-in insulation is common in these attics and is the specific thing carriers ask about at renewal.
Steep, shallow attics mean most runs are fished from wall openings — a technique that keeps ceiling damage minimal but requires experienced hands.
Plaster over shiplap needs proper backing and a skim-coat finish. We handle the patching in-house rather than subcontracting it out.
Electrical Rewiring services we perform in M Streets
Every item below is handled by our own licensed crews — never subcontracted — with permits pulled and inspections met in Dallas.
- Whole-home rewire in copper NM-B with all knob-and-tube and cloth wiring removed
- 200 amp panel and meter-base upgrade with new grounding electrode system
- Grounded receptacles throughout, plus AFCI and GFCI protection per current code
- Dedicated kitchen small-appliance, disposal, microwave, and laundry circuits
- Recessed and fixture lighting layout during rewire while walls are open
- Smoke and CO detector interconnection to code
- Plaster repair, texture matching, and paint touch-up by our finish crew
How a M Streets project runs
- 01
Assessment
Attic and panel inspection with photos of what's actually up there — often the first time an owner sees it.
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Phased plan
We phase by circuit and room so the house stays livable, or compress the schedule if you're vacating.
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Permit and inspection
City of Dallas rewire permit, rough-in inspection with walls open, and final inspection at completion.
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Rewire
New home runs fished from minimal openings, old conductors physically removed, panel and grounding replaced.
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Restore and document
Plaster patched and painted, panel directory labeled, and a letter documenting knob-and-tube removal for your insurer.
What M Streets homeowners typically spend
Ranges reflect work we've actually performed in Dallas. Your written estimate is fixed before we start — these are planning numbers, not quotes.
Whole-home rewire (1,400–1,900 sq ft)
$14,000 – $24,000
Includes panel upgrade, grounding, and plaster restoration.
Whole-home rewire (2,000–2,600 sq ft)
$22,000 – $36,000
Larger circuit counts and added lighting layouts.
Panel upgrade only
$3,200 – $5,400
60/100 amp fuse box to 200 amp service with new grounding.
Kitchen circuit package
$2,200 – $4,800
Dedicated small-appliance, disposal, microwave, and lighting circuits.
Electrical Rewiring questions from M Streets
Does my insurer really care about knob-and-tube?
Increasingly yes. Several carriers now decline or surcharge M Streets homes with active knob-and-tube. We provide documentation of removal after the rewire.
Do I have to move out?
Most owners stay. We phase the work room by room, keeping the kitchen, one bath, and internet powered throughout.
How much plaster will you open?
Less than you expect — most runs are fished. Where we do open, we back, patch, texture, and paint it ourselves.
Can you add recessed lighting at the same time?
Yes, and it's the right time to do it. Layout and fixture selection are part of the rewire plan while the circuits are being run.
Ready to begin your project?
Speak with a project advisor today. Same-day callbacks for Highland Park & University Park residents.