Rewires
House Rewires in Essex, London & Hertfordshire
Full and partial rewires for older homes, renovations and properties being extended. NAPIT registered, certified on completion.
A rewire includes
- Testing of your existing wiring
- New cable, circuits and accessories
- A new consumer unit where needed
- Certification on completion
- NAPIT registered
- City & Guilds qualified
- 10 years' experience
- 5.0 on Google (12 reviews)
The work
What a rewire involves
Inspection and testing
We test your existing wiring first, so the quote reflects what the property actually needs.
New cable and circuits
Old cabling is removed or abandoned and replaced with new cable run to new circuits for lighting, sockets and appliances.
New accessories
New sockets, switches and light fittings are connected, with a consumer unit that protects each circuit.
Testing and certification
The new installation is tested and you receive an electrical certificate on completion.
Process
How a rewire is carried out
Step 1: Survey and quote
We look at the property, discuss what you want from the electrics and agree the scope of work in a clear quote.
Step 2: First fix
Cables are run through floors, walls and ceilings and back boxes are fitted. This is where most of the disruption happens.
Step 3: Making good
Plastering and decorating usually follow first fix. We can work around your builders or decorators.
Step 4: Second fix and consumer unit
Sockets, switches and lights are fitted and the new consumer unit is connected.
Step 5: Testing and certification
The installation is tested, power is restored and your certificate is issued. The work is notified to Building Regulations through NAPIT.
Before you book
What to expect
Dust and disruption
Rewiring means lifting some floorboards and cutting channels in some walls. Expect dust and some mess, and we protect floors and furniture as far as we can.
Access
We need access to rooms, the loft and under floors. Clearing furniture beforehand helps, and we will tell you which rooms to prepare.
Getting power back
Power may be off for periods during the work. We agree when, and tell you which circuits are affected.
Certification
You receive the relevant electrical certificate on completion, and the work is notified to Building Regulations through NAPIT.
Who it suits
Who a rewire is for
- Older homes with original or very old wiring
- Properties being renovated, where walls and floors are already open
- Homes being extended or converted, ahead of the new work
- Properties with a failed EICR or repeated wiring faults
- Buyers who want to know the electrics are right before moving in
Local electrician
Rewires near you
Reviews
What customers say
Rated 5.0 from 12 Google reviews.
Joe was super friendly and gave a 5 star service rewiring our 3 bed house it was like he had never been once he left all floorboards and carpets put back and left our house super clean I would defiantly recommend and be using again
Joe done a lovely job replacing our old fuseboard he was presentable turnt up on time and left my home very tidy would highly recommend
Joe was great, he was recommended to us by a plumber we’d used previously. Really easy to deal with, quick communication, really reliable and did a great job fitting a few mains fire alarms and some extractor fans! Highly recommend!!
Joe recently completed some superb lighting to our garden. He coordinated with garden designers to install lighting into a new decking and then added wonderful floodlights to illuminate trees and plant areas in the garden. The result is fantastic. Joe was highly professional throughout, advised on what was or was not required, kept the work within our budget and finished everything off. We will definitely continue to use Joe on future projects - we can 100% recommend him for any electrical work, totally first class .
Excellent service, very professional and friendly. Updating very old electrical circuits, fuse box and adding new plugs. Would totally recommend.
Good guy. Explained everything Troubleshooting was quick and exhaustive. Will hire again
Joe recently done some re wiring for me in Buckhurst Hill. He was extremely reliable and reasonably priced and professional. I would highly reccomend
I have recently had all my sockets and lights changed in my house, joe is very reliable and done such a great job, very knowledgeable too, all at a reasonable price , already recommended him to my neighbours and friends, very polite young man Great work..
I had a problem in my flat, was an emergency and I called Joe and he came within the same evening and sorted the issue in an hour with cleanliness and professionalism, would recommend to friends and family.
Thanks so much for providing a great service! Friendly, trustworthy, reliable and a good price too. Would highly recommend Joe. Thanks again!
Great local electrician very tidy and professional defiantly recommended
Joe has done a lot of electrical work for me over the years, he always provides such a great service, he is trustworthy and reliable. Would highly recommend!!
FAQs
Rewiring questions
How do I know if I need a full or a partial rewire?
Testing shows the condition of each circuit. If problems are limited to certain areas, a partial rewire may be enough. If the wiring is old throughout, a full rewire is usually the more sensible choice. We explain the options before you decide.
How long does a rewire take?
It depends on the size of the property, how much access we have and whether other trades are involved. We can give you an idea when we hear about the job, and confirm it when we quote.
Can I stay in the house during a rewire?
Sometimes, particularly with a partial rewire done room by room. A full rewire can mean periods without power and a lot of disruption, so we talk through what to expect for your property first.
Will you make good the plaster and decoration?
We make good our own work to the extent agreed in the quote. Plastering and decorating are normally done by other trades afterwards, and we can work around yours.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. You receive an electrical certificate on completion and the work is notified to Building Regulations through NAPIT.
How do I get a quote?
Call 07449 088300 or send the quote form with your postcode and a few details about the property.
Free quote
Get a rewire quote
Tell us about the property and your postcode. For larger jobs we may need to see the property before giving a firm quote.
07449 088300- NAPIT registered electricians
- Certification on completion
- Clear quote before any work starts