http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/KNOB-TUBE-electrical/468334/ Zillow Advice | Zillow Real Estate http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/KNOB-TUBE-electrical/468334/ <p>Find a licensed electrician who can meet you at the property &amp; give an estimate for upgrade after a full inspection.<br/><br/>Try and negotiate this into the purchase deal. Either drop the price by that much, or have the seller cut a check to the electrician at closing.<br/><br/>I'd try for 2 estimates, choose the one you're most comfortable with and have the Title company hold the check until the work is completed.&nbsp; This is a pretty standard thing.&nbsp; I did it as well.<br/><br/>Didn't have K &amp; T, but needed several outlets grounded.<br/><br/>If you buy the house, or any old house, I highly suggest going to the forums on old house web.&nbsp; More information than you could possibly imagine!&nbsp; <a href="http://www.oldhouseweb.com/forums/index.php?sid=bfa6e53fef97e0b03b716479fe88af8f" rel="nofollow">http://www.oldhouseweb.com/forums/index.php?sid=bfa6e53fef97e0b03b716479fe88af8f</a><br/><br/>I shy away from "this old house", as they seem to like to rip out rather than restore.</p> Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:08:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/KNOB-TUBE-electrical/468334/ 2012-12-12T21:08:00Z