I agree with all of the above responses, with the exception of having a PE certify your wiring or the electrician having to be from the IBEW. Just make sure whoever you hire, they are licensed in your jurisdiction. You will need to find a reputable licensed electrical contractor, have them pull a permit, have them perform & document all of the tests recommended above, forward a copy of the aforementioned to your insurance company, along with your electrical contractors complete quotation, for approval by your insurance company, replace & repair what is necessary & have your residence inspected by the local authority having jurisdiction.
It's not that the electricians in your area don't want to take on the work, it's the insurance company they will have to deal with. Insurance companies primary function is to collect premiums & limit claims payout. Your insurance adjuster or whatever "expert" they send to you does not know the first thing about lightning strikes & the long term damages it can cause, let alone electricity itself. The red tape & the hurdles your chosen electrical contractor will have to go through with your insurance company is absolutely horrendous & a majority of the time, the time they spend going around in circles with your insurance company, will not even cover their overhead costs. Good luck. TNT8197
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