What is a rewire?
A rewire replaces the cables, sockets, switches and usually the consumer unit in a property. A full rewire covers the whole building. A partial rewire replaces specific circuits or rooms, for example during an extension or kitchen refit.
Signs your home may need a rewire
If any of these sound familiar, we can help.
- Rubber or fabric-insulated cables
- Frequent tripping or scorch marks
- A failed or unsatisfactory EICR
- Old fusebox with rewireable/cartridge fuses
- Not enough lighting or power provision for modern living
- Major renovation planned
What is included
Every job is carried out to BS 7671 and certified by a NAPIT-registered electrician.
- Survey and room-by-room plan
- First fix: new cables and back boxes
- Second fix: sockets, switches and lights
- New consumer unit with RCBO and surge protection
- Smoke and heat alarms
- Testing, certification and Part P notification
Ready for the next 25 years
A rewire is an investment in the continued safety and integrity of your electrical installation. We work with you to keep disruption to a practical minimum, and plan for the circuits and additions your home will need in the years ahead.
Get a free quoteFull and partial house rewires: your questions
Straight answers to the things people ask us most. Anything else, just call.
Get a free quoteHow long does a house rewire take?
A full rewire of a typical three-bedroom house usually takes around five to ten working days, depending on size and access.
Can I live in my house during a rewire?
We advise temporary relocation where possible to minimise increased timescale
How do I know if I need a rewire?
An EICR will tell you. Old cable types, rewireable fuses and repeated faults are common signs.
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