Shorewood's charming older homes — many of them Tudor, Colonial, and Craftsman styles from the early 20th century — are architectural treasures, but they often carry electrical systems that have reached the end of their reliable service life. Burkhardt Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric specializes in electrical repair for these character-rich homes, treating historic details with care while bringing electrical safety up to modern standards.
Our licensed electricians repair all types of electrical problems: dead outlets, tripping breakers, flickering lights, loose or deteriorated wiring, switch and GFCI failures, and service entrance issues. Shorewood's vintage housing stock frequently includes original knob-and-tube wiring, ungrounded two-prong circuits, and early-generation panels that may no longer be safe or code-compliant. We assess these honestly and give you options.
Burkhardt has been serving Shorewood and the broader north shore Milwaukee area for over 60 years. We're a third-generation family company, and our longevity comes from a simple principle: do honest, quality work. Our electricians are licensed, fully insured, and familiar with Shorewood's local inspection and permit requirements.
We understand that homeowners in Shorewood care about the integrity of their homes. Our electricians work carefully inside finished plaster walls, around historic woodwork, and through tight attic spaces to make repairs with minimal disturbance to the structure.
GreenSky financing is available for larger repair projects. Call Burkhardt at 414-206-3049 to schedule your Shorewood electrical repair.
**FAQs**
**Q: Our Shorewood home has knob-and-tube wiring. Can you repair it or do we need to replace it all?** A: Not all knob-and-tube wiring requires immediate full replacement. We'll assess its condition, identify any compromised sections, and give you honest options for repair, partial replacement, or full modernization.
**Q: We're adding a home addition to our Shorewood bungalow. Can you extend our existing electrical?** A: Yes. We handle circuit extensions, new circuit additions, and sub-panel installations for renovations and additions in Shorewood homes, coordinating permits and inspections throughout.
EV Charger Installation
As electric vehicles become more common across Southeastern Wisconsin, many homeowners need a Level 2 EV charger installed in their garage. This typically requires a dedicated 240-volt, 50-amp circuit from your electrical panel — and in older homes, a panel upgrade to handle the additional load. Our licensed electricians handle the complete installation: panel assessment, circuit addition, charger mounting, and final inspection. We install all major EV charger brands including ChargePoint, Tesla Wall Connector, JuiceBox, and Grizzl-E.
We install and service panels from Square D, Eaton/Cutler-Hammer, Siemens, and GE. For generators, we're authorized Generac installers — headquartered right here in Waukesha, WI.
Our Shorewood home has knob-and-tube wiring. Can you repair it or do we need to replace it all?
Not all knob-and-tube wiring requires immediate full replacement. We'll assess its condition, identify any compromised sections, and give you honest options for repair, partial replacement, or full modernization.
We're adding a home addition to our Shorewood bungalow. Can you extend our existing electrical?
Yes. We handle circuit extensions, new circuit additions, and sub-panel installations for renovations and additions in Shorewood homes, coordinating permits and inspections throughout.
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