How to minimize wall tearing when installing new wiring?
Like Aloysius Defenestrate said most wall outlets will involve little or no damage. Redoing the lights &amp; back to their switches will be the still quite minimal anyway damage.

Additionally, if you're also considering re-siding the house or replacing floors this can greatly assist the electrician, plumber, HVAC Firm or Insulation Company in causing almost no damage or patchwork inside. If you can re-assess your overall plans for the place you may find better results with proper phase planning &amp; execution.