Full rewires

A full rewire replaces all the cables, accessories and the consumer unit in a property. It is usually needed when the wiring is decades old, has rubber or fabric-covered cable, has no earth on the lighting circuits, or when an EICR has found too many faults to repair one by one. It is also the right time to add sockets, move switches and plan lighting for how you use each room now. The job starts with a survey: we walk the property with you, agree where sockets, switches and lights go, and price it in writing. First fix is the messy stage, when floorboards are lifted, cables are run and walls are chased for new boxes. After plastering, second fix fits the sockets, switches and light fittings and connects a new consumer unit with RCD protection. Every circuit is then tested and you receive an Electrical Installation Certificate. A typical three-bedroom house takes around a week of electrical work, plus time for plastering, and is easiest when the property is empty. The price depends on the size of the property, the number of points, how the floors and walls are built, and extras such as downlights, outside sockets or a supply for a heat pump or hot tub. Send the number of bedrooms, the age of the property, whether it will be lived in during the work, and photos of the consumer unit.