Wiring doesn't last forever. Old rubber or lead-sheathed cables, lighting circuits with no earth, a patchwork of extensions and an outdated fuse box are common in older homes and are frequent reasons for an Unsatisfactory EICR.
A rewire replaces the cables, accessories and usually the consumer unit, bringing the installation up to current standards. We'll inspect first, explain whether a full or partial rewire is needed, and plan the work to keep disruption, chasing and making good to a minimum.
When to call us
- An EICR has recommended a rewire
- You have rubber, lead-sheathed or very old PVC cabling
- Lighting circuits have no earth conductor
- You're renovating, extending or buying an older property
- Frequent faults, scorch marks or not enough circuits for modern use
What's involved
- 1Inspection and testing to confirm what needs replacing
- 2Full or partial rewire plan, room by room
- 3First fix (cables) and second fix (accessories, consumer unit)
- 4New consumer unit with RCD/RCBO protection where needed
- 5Smoke, heat and CO alarm wiring as required
- 6Testing, Electrical Installation Certificate and Building Regulations notification
Good to know
Full or partial?
If most of the installation is sound, a partial rewire of the problem circuits can be enough. Testing is the only reliable way to decide, so we never recommend a full rewire without it.
Living in during a rewire
Many rewires can be done with the property occupied by working room by room, but some disruption is unavoidable. Empty properties are quicker. We'll discuss both options.
How much does a rewire cost?
Every job is different, so we price it once we understand what's needed. The main factors are:
- Size of the property and number of circuits
- Full or partial rewire
- Occupied or empty property
- Floor and wall construction (access for cables)
- Number of sockets, lights and new features you want
- Making good and decoration (often by others)
We explain charges before we attend and agree the price of any work with you before it starts. Sending photos in advance helps us quote more accurately.
Rewiring (Full & Partial): FAQs
How long does a rewire take?
It depends on the size of the property and whether it's occupied. A typical house can take several days to a couple of weeks. We'll give you a realistic timeline after the survey.
Will there be a lot of mess?
Some chasing and lifting of floorboards is usually needed. We protect floors and furniture, work room by room where possible, and agree making good in advance.
Is a rewire notifiable?
Yes. New circuits and a full rewire are notifiable under Part P of the Building Regulations in England, and you'll receive certification on completion.
Rewiring (Full & Partial) — areas covered
Available across Surrey, Reigate, Crawley & Mid Sussex, South West London, Richmond, Twickenham & Staines, Sutton & Morden, South East London, Bromley, Croydon & North Surrey, Berkshire, West Kent, Sussex.
- Brighton
- Hove
- Portslade
- Shoreham-by-Sea
- Worthing
- Lewes
- Kingston upon Thames
- Surbiton
- Epsom
- Leatherhead
- Esher
- Walton-on-Thames
- Weybridge
- Guildford
- Woking
- Farnham
- Camberley
- Godalming
- Wimbledon
- Putney
- Wandsworth
- Clapham
- Dulwich
- Crystal Palace
- Lewisham
- Greenwich
- Croydon
- Purley
- Coulsdon
- Reading
- Bracknell
- Tunbridge Wells
- Tonbridge
- Sevenoaks
- Redhill
- Reigate
- Horley
- Crawley
- Horsham
- Dorking
- East Grinstead
- Haywards Heath
- Burgess Hill
- Richmond
- Twickenham
- Teddington
- Hounslow
- Feltham
- Staines-upon-Thames
- Sunbury-on-Thames
- Egham
- Sutton
- Carshalton
- Wallington
- Morden
- Bromley
- Beckenham
- Orpington
- Chislehurst
- Eastbourne
- Hastings
- Bexhill-on-Sea
