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. Find out the average costs you can expect to pay.
Whether you’ve recently moved into an older property or you’re looking to upgrade the wiring in your existing house, this guide shows you rewiring costs to help you plan your budget How much does it cost to rewire a house? The cost of rewiring your home will depend on a number of factors, with size, age of property and location being the most important.
Rewiring house cost calculator.
As with most home improvement projects, there are a number of factors that affect the overall price you’ll pay to rewire your house. These include:
Size and layout of the property
Quality of fixtures and fittings
Number of socket outlets
The complexity of the existing wiring system
Whether the home is occupied (electricians work a lot faster in empty properties)
Where you live
Does my house need rewiring?
It’s often very difficult to spot electrical issues yourself. 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Flickering lights Also, you may need to upgrade your electrical system if you have an out-of-date fuse box.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.
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