HOME REWIRING SERVICES IN FORT MYERS | CoHarbor Electric

HOME REWIRING SERVICES IN FORT MYERS

If you’ve lived in Fort Myers long enough—or you’ve ever opened up a wall during a remodel—you already know that the wiring inside some of our homes can be… interesting. As a master electrician who’s worked everywhere from older homes along McGregor Blvd to renovated properties downtown, and from 1970s houses in San Carlos Park to newer builds in Gateway, I’ve seen electrical systems in just about every condition imaginable.

Some homes have wiring so old it crumbles when you touch it. Others have been remodeled half a dozen times, with each electrician (or handyman) leaving behind their own “creative” approach. We’ve found wires buried behind insulation, open splices in attics, aluminum wiring mixed with copper without proper connectors, and circuits overloaded to the point where lights dim every time the AC kicks on.

Rewiring isn’t just about replacing old wires—it’s about making a home safer, more reliable, and ready for how people live today.
And in Fort Myers, with our humidity, storms, older housing stock, and constant AC usage, safe wiring is absolutely essential.

At Coharbor Electric, we take home rewiring seriously because we know what’s at stake: your safety, your home’s value, and your peace of mind.

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WHY HOME REWIRING MATTERS IN FORT MYERS

Fort Myers isn’t like a lot of other cities. We have a mix of homes built across many decades, and each era came with its own wiring standards—some of which don’t hold up well today.

Here’s why rewiring is especially important here:

Humidity & heat:
Wiring in attics and exterior walls in neighborhoods like Iona, Cypress Lake, and McGregor gets exposed to constant heat and moisture. Over time, insulation breaks down, copper corrodes, and connections loosen.

Hurricane-related damage:
Water intrusion happens even when you don’t realize it. After major storms, we often find wiring that’s been exposed to moisture for years.

Older homes around Colonial Blvd, Winkler, and downtown
Many of these homes were wired long before today’s electrical loads existed—before EV chargers, tankless water heaters, big HVAC units, and electronics everywhere.

Aluminum wiring in homes built during certain decades
San Carlos Park, Three Oaks, and parts of North Fort Myers still have aluminum branch circuits in homes built during the aluminum-wiring era.

DIY or handyman electrical work
We see a lot of this in older rentals throughout Fort Myers. Open splices, reversed polarity, ungrounded circuits—stuff that absolutely shouldn’t be there.

Growth of home offices & modern appliances
Homes around Daniels Parkway, Gateway, and the Forum areas are often overloaded on circuits that were fine 15 years ago but can’t keep up now.

All of these reasons make rewiring more than just an upgrade—it’s a safety investment for Florida homes.

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SERVICE OVERVIEW: WHAT WE DO

Our rewiring services cover everything needed to bring an older or damaged electrical system up to modern safety standards.

Here’s what We handle:

• Full-home rewiring

• Partial rewiring (kitchens, bathrooms, additions, garages)

• Aluminum-to-copper corrections

• Replacing cloth or brittle insulation wiring

• Removing dangerous open splices

• Installing new grounded circuits

• Adding new outlets, switches, and lighting circuits

• Upgrading circuits for modern appliances

• Correcting previous unsafe wiring repairs

• Updating wiring during remodels or additions

• Installing new electrical panels or subpanels

• Rewiring for EV chargers, pool equipment, and HVAC systems

We follow all Fort Myers and Lee County electrical permit requirements, ensuring your project meets Florida code from start to finish.

We also coordinate with inspectors, homeowners, contractors, and remodelers so the work is efficient, clean, and done the right way.

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COMMON WIRING ISSUES WE SEE IN FORT MYERS HOMES

Rewiring requests usually come from spotting certain symptoms, and we see them a LOT across the city.

Here are the most common wiring problems we find:

1. Ungrounded outlets (older McGregor & Downtown homes)
These outlets may look fine, but they offer zero protection for electronics or appliances.

2. Aluminum wiring (San Carlos Park, North Fort Myers)
Without proper treatment and connectors, it expands and contracts, causing loose, dangerous connections.

3. Overloaded circuits in Gateway & Treeline homes
These modern neighborhoods have lots of high-power appliances without matching wiring upgrades.

4. Brittle or crumbly insulation in older neighborhoods
Homes near the River District and Colonial often fall into this category.

5. Switches and outlets with reversed polarity
Common after DIY remodels—dangerous but fixable.

6. Cloth wiring or knob-and-tube remnants
Still found in some older homes near downtown or in certain historic areas.

7. Open splices in attics
We find these constantly—often wrapped in electrical tape and left exposed.

8. Wiring affected by heat and humidity
Attics in Fort Myers reach extreme temperatures, which breaks down insulation.

These issues don’t stay small—they grow into major electrical hazards if ignored.

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OUR PROCESS FOR HOME REWIRING

Here’s how we tackle a rewiring project from start to finish:

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1. Initial Assessment

We walk through the home, evaluate the panel, check circuits, and identify problem areas.
Homes along McGregor or in older downtown neighborhoods often require more extensive inspection.

2. Location Review

We map the rooms, attic, crawlspaces, and panel placement.
Homes in Gateway and Treeline often require creative routing because of block construction.

3. Electrical System Evaluation

We calculate loads, breaker sizes, wire conditions, grounding, and overall system health.
Many older homes in Fort Myers were never designed to handle modern electrical loads.

4. Installation Steps

We begin rewiring area-by-area:

• Remove unsafe wiring

• Run new copper circuits

• Install new grounded outlets

• Update switches and fixtures

• Secure wiring inside walls and attic spaces

• Upgrade the panel if needed

• Install AFCI or GFCI protection per Florida code

We keep everything clean, neat, and labeled.

5. Testing & Inspection

We test every circuit for:

• Voltage accuracy

• Ground integrity

• Load capacity

• Breaker stability

• Proper polarity

We coordinate the inspection with the City of Fort Myers.

6. Homeowner Walk-Through

We show the homeowner exactly what was replaced, why, and how to maintain it moving forward.

We don’t leave until everything is clear, safe, and working perfectly.

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SERVING NEIGHBORHOODS ACROSS FORT MYERS

We provide rewiring services across the entire Fort Myers region, including:

• McGregor Blvd / Whiskey Creek

• Downtown River District

• Colonial Blvd corridor

• Winkler & US-41 neighborhoods

• Daniels Parkway

• Treeline / Gateway

• Iona & Cypress Lake

• San Carlos Park & Three Oaks

• Page Field area

• North Fort Myers

• The Forum / SR-82

Each area has unique rewiring needs:

McGregor & Downtown – Older wiring, multiple remodels, grounding issues.
Gateway – High-load homes needing circuit upgrades.
Iona – Salt air corrosion and aging electrical infrastructure.
San Carlos Park – Aluminum wiring and panel limitations.
The Forum – Newer homes with heavy appliance loads but limited circuit layout.

We’ve rewired homes in every one of these neighborhoods.

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PROJECT SPOTLIGHT — HOME REWIRING IN FORT MYERS

A homeowner in the Colonial Blvd area called us after noticing flickering lights in multiple rooms and outlets that sparked when unplugging devices. They were renovating the kitchen and wanted to “make sure the wiring was safe.”

Here’s what we found during inspection:

• Cloth-insulated wiring hidden behind cabinets

• A cracked junction box buried under attic insulation

• Aluminum wiring spliced directly to copper without proper connectors

• No grounding on half the circuits

• A panel showing early signs of heat damage

We walked them through everything, and they decided on a full-home rewire.

Here’s what we did:

• Replaced every unsafe wire run

• Added grounded circuits throughout

• Upgraded the panel to handle modern loads

• Installed new outlets and GFCIs

• Corrected splices and attic wiring

• Tested and labeled everything cleanly

When we finished, the homeowner said,
“We can finally relax. It feels like the house is brand new electrically.”

That’s the difference rewiring makes.

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FAQS FOR HOME REWIRING IN FORT MYERS

Do I need a permit in Fort Myers to rewire my home?
Yes, and we handle all permitting.

How long does home rewiring take?
Anywhere from a day to several days depending on home size and condition.

Can older homes handle modern wiring?
Absolutely—rewiring makes them safer and more reliable.

Does humidity affect electrical wiring?
Yes. Moisture corrodes connections and degrades insulation.

Do I need to be home during rewiring?
Not always—we work around your schedule.

Can rewiring increase home value?
Yes. Insurance companies and buyers both prefer updated electrical systems.

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WHY CHOOSE US FOR HOME REWIRING IN FORT MYERS?

• We’re licensed Florida master electricians

• We know local wiring patterns across Fort Myers

• We understand humidity, heat, flooding, and storm impacts

• We follow all city and county codes

• We perform clean, organized, safe rewiring

• We explain everything clearly—not with jargon

• We take pride in long-lasting workmanship

Rewiring is too important to rush or guess—and we don’t do either.

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READY FOR HOME REWIRING IN FORT MYERS?

If your home has outdated wiring, signs of damage, or you’re planning a remodel, we’d be glad to help.
Reach out to Coharbor Electric to schedule professional home rewiring anywhere in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Estero, and surrounding areas.

A safer, stronger electrical system starts with wiring you can trust—and we’re here to make that happen.