House Rewiring Done Properly

Full Rewires

A full rewire replaces the whole installation: every circuit, all accessories and usually the consumer unit too. It is normally considered where an installation is very old, where testing has shown widespread problems, or during a major renovation when the property is being taken back anyway. It is disruptive work, but it leaves you with an installation designed around your household rather than a previous owner’s.

Partial Rewires

Not every property needs everything replacing. Where testing shows that part of an installation is sound, a partial rewire concentrates on the circuits or areas that need attention — perhaps the lighting circuits, an old kitchen, an extension or a particular floor of the house. It can be a sensible, proportionate option, and we will always tell you honestly when it is the better route.

When Rewiring May Be Considered

There is no single age at which a property automatically needs rewiring. What matters is the condition of the installation and how well it suits the way the home is used now. Common prompts include repeated faults, a dated fuse box, very old accessories, a shortage of sockets, or the purchase of an older property. Inspection and testing is what turns a suspicion into a clear answer.

Rewiring During Renovations

If you are already replastering, replacing floors, extending or fitting a new kitchen, the electrical work becomes far less disruptive and the finish is neater. Getting an electrician involved early in a renovation means cable routes, socket positions and lighting can be designed alongside the rest of the project rather than squeezed in afterwards.

Sockets, Switches and Extra Power

Upgrading sockets and switches changes the feel of a room as much as decoration does. White moulded, screwless flat plate, brushed steel, black nickel, USB and smart accessories are all options. Adding sockets where you actually need them — beside beds, behind the TV, along worktops, at the desk — removes the daily annoyance of extension leads trailing across the floor.

Lighting Circuits

A rewire is the moment to rethink lighting: layered lighting in living spaces, task lighting in kitchens, dimming where you want atmosphere, two-way switching at the top and bottom of stairs, and sensible outdoor lighting. We will talk through switch positions and controls before any cables are run.

Kitchen Electrical Requirements

Kitchens carry more electrical load than any other room. Ovens and hobs, integrated appliances, extractors, under-cabinet lighting and enough worktop sockets all need planning against the kitchen layout. Where a new kitchen is being fitted, we coordinate with the kitchen installer so the electrics are ready at the right point.

Electrical Testing

Testing runs through the whole job — before, during and after. Inspection and testing at the start tells us the condition of what is already there; testing at the end confirms the new installation performs as it should. You are given the appropriate certification for the work carried out when the job is complete.

What To Expect During a Rewire

Expect dust, noise and some disruption in the rooms being worked on — chasing walls and lifting floors is unavoidable. We work room by room where possible, keep power and lighting available where we can, protect floors and furnishings, and clear up as we go. Before we start, we agree exactly what making-good is included so there are no surprises at the end.

Getting a Quotation

Every property is different, so rewiring is quoted after we have seen it. We will look at the existing installation, discuss the specification with you room by room and put a clear written quotation together. Call 07833 918205 or send us your details through the contact form.