Features House Re-wiring
Does my house need rewiring?
It’s often very difficult to spot electrical issues yourself. The best way to find out if your house needs rewiring is to hire a qualified electrician to carry
out an EICR. That said, there are a number of signs that could indicate there are problems with your home’s wiring.
These include: Your consumer unit trips out regularly, You hear a crackling or buzzing noise around any of your electrical sockets
or equipment Fuses or bulbs that keep blowing regularly.
Any electrical wires covered in black rubber, lead or fabric. Signs of discolouration or burning on or around any of your electrical fittings, Flickering
lights. Also, you may need to upgrade your electrical system if you have an out-of-date fuse box.
You can check this by looking at the date on the consumer unit – there’s usually a printed label on the inside of the consumer unit door
Do I need to rewire my house to sell it?
It’s not mandatory to rewire your house before selling, as long as all the electrical installations are safe and working. That said, it could add value to
the property if you do rewire – especially if the existing wiring looks noticeably old. It is worth noting that insurance providers may not provide
coverage for properties with outdated wiring as they pose an increased fire risk. Dodgy wiring can put off buyers so if you notice any of the warning
signs we mentioned above, you might want to consider rewiring to help sell your home faster. If in doubt, speak to a qualified electrician for their
professional advice.
How much does it cost to rewire a house?
Old and faulty wiring can be a major risk in a property, so if you have any wiring issues in your home you’ll need to organise rewiring.
Whether you’ve recently moved into an older property or you’re looking to upgrade
the wiring in your existing house, here we show you rewiring costs to help you plan your budget.
The cost of rewiring your home will depend on a number of factors, with size, age of property and location being the most important.
Size of property cost (+VAT)
1-bed flat £3,315
2-bed flat £4,080
3-bed flat £4,850
1-bed house £3,570
2-bed house £4080
3-bed house £5,225
4-bed house £6,550
5-bed house £8,500
These costs are based on recent work in and around London and the South East (Jan 23) Depending on the size and layout of the property, it should take 5-15 days
to carry out your re-wire.
What does rewiring a house cost include?
The re-wiring process usually takes place in two stages. Firstly, the old wiring is removed and replaced with new wiring.
Secondly, the new switches, sockets and other fittings are installed and the system is connected to the power and made live.
General, the price you’re quoted to re-cable your house will include: Removal of old fittings and wiring. Lifting floors and wall chases.
New wiring throughout the property. Standard white finish electrical accessories such as switches and socket outlets (we use click mode
white) but you can have whatever you want.
Installation of a new metal consumer unit (contactum). Undercoat plastering work to fill small holes and wall chases
Circuit testing and final installation certification to prove all work meets current regulations (never hire any one who can’t offer certified electrical work)
The price will not include any finish plastering work, decorating or carpet fitting, you’ll need to get separate quotes for these jobs or we can arrange them for you.
When you hire us we always produce a clear quotation with a full description of what is included on a take off sheet. That way there are no costly surprises later on.