When an evaluation is useful
Common triggers include a home purchase, visible old wiring in an attic or basement, planned insulation, renovation work, or questions about whether old circuits remain in service.
What to document
Useful information includes where old wiring is visible, which parts of the home appear affected, whether there have been prior renovations, and what project you are planning next.
Do not rely on appearance alone
Wiring that looks old or abandoned should not be assumed dead without proper testing. Avoid disturbing unidentified conductors.
Talk about your Providence property
Call and tell us what you found, where the old wiring is visible, and what work you are planning.