PROFESSIONAL WIRING.
Outdated wiring is the leading cause of house fires. Hawkins Electric rewires, adds circuits, and upgrades electrical systems safely and to code.
Wiring Services
Many Twin Cities homes still have aluminum wiring, knob-and-tube systems, or panels that haven't been touched in 40 years. Outdated wiring doesn't just trip breakers — it's a genuine fire hazard. Hawkins Electric specializes in rewiring older homes, adding circuits for remodels, and replacing unsafe wiring materials. Every project is permitted, inspected, and done right.
Wiring is out of sight, so it's easy to forget about — until something goes wrong. In the Greater Twin Cities, a large percentage of homes were built in the 1950s through the 1970s, when electrical standards were very different. Knob-and-tube wiring was common before 1950. Aluminum branch circuit wiring was widely used from roughly 1965 to 1973. Both present real risks when not properly addressed.
Knob-and-tube is not inherently dangerous if it's undisturbed and in good condition, but the moment it's modified, buried under insulation, or connected to modern loads it wasn't designed for, the risk increases significantly. Aluminum wiring expands and contracts differently than copper, leading to loose connections at outlets, switches, and breaker terminations over time — and loose connections generate heat.
Hawkins Electric specializes in addressing both. For aluminum wiring, we perform proper pigtailing at every device using approved connectors, which is the code-compliant method for eliminating the risk without rewiring the entire home. For knob-and-tube, we assess the extent of the system and recommend targeted or full replacement based on what's actually there.
Beyond older homes, we handle new circuit additions for remodels, finished basements, garages, workshops, and home additions throughout Minneapolis, St. Paul, Plymouth, Eden Prairie, Blaine, Woodbury, Eagan, and the surrounding Twin Cities area.
What We Do
EVERYTHING COVERED.
Whole-Home Rewiring
Complete rewire of older homes from panel to outlets, bringing everything up to current NEC code.
Partial Rewiring
Targeted rewiring of specific areas — kitchens, bathrooms, basements — without touching the whole home.
Knob & Tube Replacement
Remove and replace dangerous knob-and-tube wiring found in pre-1950s Twin Cities homes.
Aluminum Wiring Remediation
Pigtail or replace aluminum wiring in 1960s–70s era homes to eliminate fire and overheating risk.
Circuit Additions
Add new dedicated circuits for appliances, workshops, home theaters, or EV chargers.
Remodel Wiring
Rough-in and finish wiring for kitchen remodels, bathroom additions, and basement finishing.
Garage & Workshop Wiring
240V outlets, subpanels, and dedicated circuits for garages, shops, and outbuildings.
Conduit & Junction Boxes
Proper conduit installation and junction box placement for accessible, code-compliant wiring.
The Hawkins Standard
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FAQ
COMMON QUESTIONS
How do I know if my home has knob-and-tube wiring?
Knob-and-tube wiring features ceramic knobs and tubes running through joists, with two separate wires — no ground wire. Homes built before 1950 often have it. We can inspect and identify it.
Is aluminum wiring dangerous?
Aluminum wiring itself isn't always immediately dangerous, but it expands and contracts differently than copper, causing loose connections over time. Proper pigtailing or replacement eliminates the risk.
Can you rewire a home without tearing out all the drywall?
Often yes. We use fishing techniques to run new wire through walls with minimal drywall damage. We'll be upfront about what access is needed before starting.
Do I need to move out during a rewire?
For a full rewire, power will be off in sections during the work. Most homeowners stay in the home during a rewire — we try to restore power to living areas each evening.
OTHER SERVICES
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