When a property may need rewiring
Older wiring is not automatically unsafe, but a rewire may be appropriate when cables, accessories or protective devices are deteriorated, when repeated alterations have left the installation difficult to maintain, or when the existing number of circuits and outlets no longer suits the household.
Before recommending a full rewire, we inspect the installation and consider whether testing, repairs or a partial upgrade could provide a better-value solution.
What a typical rewire includes
- A new consumer unit with appropriate modern protection
- New lighting, socket and fixed-appliance circuits
- Positions agreed around furniture, kitchens and future use
- Smoke and heat alarm supplies where included in the specification
- Testing, certification and clear labelling
- Coordination with builders, plasterers and other trades
Guide price
A basic rewire for a typical three-bedroom house starts from £4,500. The final price depends on occupancy, access, construction, number of points, finish and whether making good is included.
For the most accurate quotation, we carry out a property visit and agree the outlet schedule and finish before work begins.