Electrician in O'Hara Township, PA

Grounding, panel replacement and rewiring for O'Hara's postwar and prewar homes, with permits and Duquesne Light coordination included.

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Older Wiring Behind O'Hara Township's Quiet Streets

O'Hara Township has a deeper stock of older homes than its neighbors suggest. Four in ten were built before 1960, and the median home dates to 1966. Many have been updated inside, with new kitchens and finished basements, while the wiring in the walls is still original.

Renaissance Electric is a residential electrician that has served the Pittsburgh area since 1997. In homes of this age we usually start with the basics: are the outlets grounded, is the panel a type that holds up, and is the wiring sound enough to add to? Answering those first keeps a small project from turning into a bigger one later. Our work is backed by a lifetime workmanship warranty.

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Homes in O'Hara Township at a Glance

1966

Median year O'Hara Township homes were built (U.S. Census ACS 2020 to 2024)

41.1%

of homes built before 1960

15.3%

of homes built in 1939 or earlier

87.3%

of occupied homes are owner occupied

Duquesne Light

Electric utility serving the township

Township inspection

Residential electrical inspections handled by the township

Electrical Work O'Hara Township Homes Need Most

Grounding for Older Homes

Two prong outlets and open grounds are common in houses from the 1940s and 1950s, and they are the first thing to fix before adding new equipment.

Panel Upgrades

Fuse boxes and aging breaker panels in 1960s homes are worth replacing before any big addition or remodel.

Partial and Complete Rewiring

When original cloth wiring or knob and tube turns up, we rewire room by room or the whole house.

Service Upgrades

Going from 100 to 200 amps makes room for central air, an EV or a kitchen with modern appliances.

GFCI and AFCI Outlets

Kitchens, baths and basements in older homes often need protection added during an update.

Whole Home Surge Protection

Protects new appliances and electronics plugged into older circuits.

Permits and Power in O'Hara Township

O'Hara Township is served by Duquesne Light. For service upgrades and meter work we schedule the disconnect and reconnect with Duquesne Light ourselves, so the power is off for as short a window as possible.

The township is unusual in that it handles residential electrical inspections itself, while Professional Code Services serves as the building official for commercial work. We file the permit with the township, call for the inspection when the work is ready and stay on the job until it passes.

What Pittsburgh Area Homeowners Say

Real Google reviews from our customers.

Eric was great! He took time to answer questions and provided detailed information and guidance. He made an extra effort to fit us in quickly. He replaced/updated an old outlet in an old house. The service was done well and efficiently. Very happy with Eric and Renaissance Electric!

Pat B.

Eric came out and helped with open grounds on some outlets due to previous owners shotty work. Was able to diagnose the issue and saved me a ton of money by not having to replace all my outlets. I will definitely use them again for my future needs.

Brad B.

Eric was Amazing. He knew what the issue was when we called and scheduled the appointment. He was fast, knowledgeable, and very professional. He was so helpful in keeping me informed and giving me advice. I will definitely be calling him again.

Todd H.

Mr. David was great. He was quick to troubleshoot and fix our concerns. Cleaned up everything when finished. Would highly recommend Renaissance electric!

Jerremy S.

O'Hara Township Electrical Questions

Who inspects residential electrical work in O'Hara?

The township inspects residential electrical permits itself. We file the permit and schedule the inspection for you.

My outlets are two prong. Do I need to rewire?

Not always. Sometimes a ground can be added or GFCI protection used instead. See our grounding page for the options.

How do I know if I have knob and tube wiring?

Look in an unfinished basement or attic for single wires on porcelain knobs. If you see it, our rewiring page explains the next steps.

Is Duquesne Light my utility?

Yes, O'Hara Township is in Duquesne Light territory, and we coordinate with them on service work.

Can you come out after hours?

Yes. We answer emergency calls 24 hours a day, every day of the week.

What does an estimate cost?

Nothing. Request a free estimate and we will give you a written quote.

Nearby Towns We Serve

Fox Chapel

Next door, with large homes on wooded lots

Hampton Township

North up Route 8

Pittsburgh

Across the Allegheny River in the city

McCandless

West through the North Hills

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Ask us about grounding, a panel or the whole house. We will look at the wiring first and tell you plainly what it needs.

Why Renaissance

Licensed & insured PA, Registration #PA-032900

Serving Pittsburgh since 1997, 28+ years

5-star rated on Google

EV charger certified installers

Residential and light commercial

Up-front pricing, no hidden fees

Power out or something burning? Call us any time. We offer 24 hour emergency service, 7 days a week.

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