Aluminum Wiring Remediation in St. Louis & St. Charles
Many St. Louis area homes built between 1965 and 1973 have aluminum branch-circuit wiring, and its connections can overheat. We inspect, then remediate with a method the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recognizes, AlumiConn connectors, COPALUM crimps or a full copper rewire, with a permit, a passed inspection and a report your insurer can use.
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Flat-rate, to the penny, before any work begins.
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What We Provide
Why It Matters
Signs You Need This Service
Not sure if you need aluminum wiring remediation? Here are the warning signs to watch for.
Home built between 1965 and 1973
This is the period when aluminum branch wiring was most common. An inspection tells you for certain.
Warm cover plates or flickering lights
Overheating connections are the core risk with aluminum wiring. Have them checked promptly.
Insurer or buyer asking about wiring
Carriers and buyers' inspectors often flag aluminum wiring. A documented remediation answers the question.
What's Included
Transparent pricing with no hidden fees. Here's exactly what you get.
Inspection
- Confirm aluminum branch wiring
- Connection and device count
- Check for overheating
- Written recommendation
The starting point for any remediation
Connection Remediation
- AlumiConn or COPALUM at every aluminum connection
- Permit and passed inspection
- Device-by-device photo log
- Remediation letter for your insurer
Priced by the number of connections in your home
Copper Rewire
- Aluminum circuits replaced with copper
- Panel upgrade if needed
- Permit and passed inspection
See whole-home rewiring for typical pricing
Our Process
1. Inspection
We confirm the wiring is aluminum branch circuitry, count the connections and devices, and check the panel and any signs of overheating.
2. Method & Quote
We recommend the right CPSC-recognized method for your home, AlumiConn, COPALUM or a copper rewire, and give you an itemized quote.
3. Permit
We pull the electrical permit before work starts.
4. Remediation
We address every aluminum connection at outlets, switches, fixtures and junction points, photographing each one.
5. Inspection & Report
After the inspection passes, you receive the documentation package: a remediation letter naming the method and connections addressed, the permit and inspection record, an itemized invoice and the photo log.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about aluminum wiring remediation
How do I know if my home has aluminum wiring?
Homes built from about 1965 to 1973 are the most likely. The cable jacket is often stamped AL or ALUMINUM, and the conductors look silver rather than copper. We confirm it during the inspection.
Is aluminum wiring dangerous?
The wire itself isn't the main issue. The connections are: aluminum expands, contracts and oxidizes differently from copper, so connections at devices can loosen and overheat. Remediation fixes those connections.
Which repair methods are recognized?
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recognizes COPALUM crimp connectors and AlumiConn connectors for repairing aluminum wiring connections, as well as replacing the aluminum with copper.
Can you provide a report for my insurer or lender?
Yes. Every remediation includes a documentation package: a remediation letter on our letterhead naming the method and the connections addressed, the permit and passed inspection record, an itemized invoice and a device-by-device photo log. Most insurance carriers accept this. If your lender or carrier requires a Professional Engineer's sealed certification, we coordinate the engineer's site visit after our inspection passes.
Do I have to rewire the whole house?
Not necessarily. Connection remediation with AlumiConn or COPALUM addresses the risk without replacing every run. A copper rewire is the most complete fix and makes sense when walls are already open or other wiring needs replacing.
What customers say about our aluminum wiring work
★ 4.9 average across 410+ verified reviews across Google, Facebook, BBB & Angi
Al T.
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“Repaired and replaced multiple outlets and gfis in my house and garage and pool area worked on grounds repaired wiring on garbage disposal. Did a thorough inspection on my home. They have done work for me in the past adding outlets inside and outside, replacing circuit box and repairing our pool house. Very satisfied with this company. Hard working people. Thanks”
Linda B.
“I have used this company in the past and have always been happy with their work and price. They are prompt and courteous. I have a home with aluminum wiring and I know they will always take that into consideration when making repairs. I will continue to use this company.. L.Burns”
Shawn H.
“First Choice Electric did a great job finding the wiring issue we had in our home. They were fast and their service was great.”
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