Design and cable routes
Ask for this stage to be described in the written scope, including the materials, workmanship standard, access arrangements and what a finished result looks like.
Electrician service guide
House rewiring electricians
Compare qualified electricians for a planned rewire that improves safety while coordinating access, testing, consumer-unit work and making good.
Free for homeownersUp to three quotesLocal trade matchingNo obligation to hire
Typical project budget
£4,000–£12,000
Use this as a planning range only. Your property, region, specification and access determine the final quotation.
What the work can include
New sockets, switches and lighting points
Ask for this stage to be described in the written scope, including the materials, workmanship standard, access arrangements and what a finished result looks like.
Consumer unit and bonding checks
The inspection identifies access constraints, hidden defects and the information a tradesperson needs to price the work without avoidable provisional allowances.
Inspection, testing and certification
Testing is documented at handover so you know what was checked, what standards apply and which certificates or maintenance notes you should retain.
How to compare quotations
House size and occupancy
Ask the tradesperson to define this allowance, its exclusions and the evidence they will provide at handover so every quote can be compared fairly.
Number and position of points
Ask the tradesperson to define this allowance, its exclusions and the evidence they will provide at handover so every quote can be compared fairly.
Walls, floors and loft access
Confirm who pays for access equipment, parking restrictions, protection and any return visit caused by difficult or limited access.
Decorating and temporary power
Ask the tradesperson to define this allowance, its exclusions and the evidence they will provide at handover so every quote can be compared fairly.
Questions homeowners ask
Does rewiring mean removing all plaster?
Not necessarily; electricians can use loft, floor and chase routes, but the access and making-good approach must be agreed.
How long does a rewire take?
A typical occupied house may take several days to a couple of weeks depending on size and access.
What certificate should I receive?
Request the appropriate Electrical Installation Certificate and test results for the completed installation.