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Re-wiring
Does my house
need rewiring?
It’s often very difficult to spot electrical issues your
self. 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if you have an out-of-date fuse box.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provide coverage for properties with outdated wiring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 £40803-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 25) Depending on the size and layout
of the property, it should take 5-15 days to complete
your re-wire.
What does rewiring a house include?
The re-wiring process usually takes place in two
stages.
First, the old wiring is removed and replaced with
new wiring.
Secondly, 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-wire
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
Installation of a new metal consumer unit
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
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 room by room description of
what is included on a take off sheet.
That way there are no costly surprises later on.