Electrician for Hudson's Historic Homes and Renovations
Hudson's 19th-century rowhouses and warehouses were built before electricity existed. Wiring them properly — without destroying what makes them valuable — takes an electrician who has done it before.
Licensed & insured Free estimates Serving the Hudson Valley since 2007
Wiring a city older than the electrical code
Warren Street, Union Street and the blocks below them are full of buildings with knob-and-tube remnants, plaster walls, and service entrances that have been patched by a dozen trades over a century. Knob and tube is not automatically a fire risk, but it cannot safely carry modern loads, and it often gets buried under insulation during a renovation.
We approach Hudson work differently: we trace what is live and what is abandoned, we use fish rods instead of tearing open every wall, and we plan circuits so a future kitchen or second floor does not force a second round of demolition. If a building is being restored, we coordinate with your contractor and the City of Hudson code office.
Historic-home rewiring
Incremental rewiring room by room, preserving plaster, trim and original boxes wherever code allows.
Commercial and mixed-use buildings
Warren Street retail, galleries and upper-floor apartments need separate metering, signage circuits and egress lighting done right.
Renovation coordination
We work alongside builders and inspectors so rough-in and final inspections happen on your project timeline.
Electrical services in Hudson
From a single outlet to a whole-home rewire, every job is handled by a master electrician — not a subcontractor.
What Hudson Valley customers say
“Mike and his team did my Christmas lights… exceptional work without breaking the bank.”
Verified customer · Hudson Valley
“I have used Orlando Electric for about a dozen jobs… reliable and professional every time.”
Verified customer · Hudson Valley
“He came to my house at 7:30pm… diagnosed and fixed it within 20 minutes.”
Verified customer · Hudson Valley
Hudson electrical questions, answered
Does knob-and-tube wiring need to be removed entirely?
Not always. The issue is where it is overloaded, damaged or buried in insulation. We inspect and tell you which sections are fine and which need replacing, so you are not paying for a full rewire you do not need.
Can you wire a Hudson rowhouse being renovated?
Yes. We plan circuits with your builder, get rough-in and final inspections scheduled, and keep the work contained so the structure of the building is not needlessly opened.
Do you serve commercial buildings on Warren Street?
We do — retail spaces, galleries and mixed-use buildings with apartments above. We handle restaurant equipment circuits, signage and egress lighting.
How far is Hudson from your base?
We are based in Hopewell Junction and serve Hudson and Columbia County by scheduled appointment. Call ahead for emergencies and we will plan the fastest response.
Also serving these nearby communities
See every town we cover on the service areas page.
Need an electrician in Hudson?
Call now for a free estimate, or send us a quick request and we will get back to you the same business day.