A Mix of Everything
Huntington, just south of Old Town along Route 1, is a blend: 1960s–80s condo and townhome communities, some older single-family homes, and newer infill near the Metro. The wiring picture changes from one street to the next.
The 60s–70s buildings are the ones to watch for aluminum branch wiring. The 80s-era places usually have copper but may be due for panel upgrades as EV chargers and modern appliances pile on. The older single-family homes can have anything from cloth wire to a patchwork of remodels.
Diagnose, Then Fix
Because the housing stock varies so much, we always start with a real diagnosis — panel, wiring type, load calculation — before recommending anything. You might need aluminum remediation, a panel upgrade, or just a few new circuits. We will not sell you a rewire you do not need.
For condo and townhome owners, we work within community rules and keep the footprint small. For single-family homes, we do the full range from targeted fixes to whole-house rewires.
Near the Metro, Needs Are Growing
Huntington's Metro access makes it popular with commuters, and that popularity drives renovations. Kitchens get gutted, basements get finished, and every one of those projects is a chance to fix the electrical properly — or a missed chance if the old wiring gets buried behind new drywall.
Our advice: if you are opening walls for any reason, have the electrical assessed at the same time. Adding circuits, upgrading the panel, or remediating aluminum connections costs a fraction of what it does as a standalone job later.
And if you are buying in Huntington, get the electrical inspected before closing — not after. A 1970s condo with aluminum wiring or a 1950s house with cloth wire is negotiable when you know about it upfront. It is an unpleasant surprise when you find out from your home inspector.
Know What You Are Working With
Call (301) 679-9193 for an inspection. An hour of looking beats years of guessing about what is behind your walls.