Domestic rewire specialists
D Durnan Electrical Ltd offer part to full house rewires in Highbridge, Burnham-on- Sea and the surrounding areas. NAPIT registered, Trustmark endorsed and a registered competent person.
Has your property been rewired in the last 20-30 years? If not, you may need a full or partial rewire. This will bring you up to the latest safety standards. With the chance to bring the
electrical system to the way you like in terms of the amount and locations of sockets, lighting and appliances.
We offer a full range of service when it comes to rewires, included, but not limited to:
- House rewires.
- Bungalow rewires.
- Flat rewires.
- Garage rewires & more.
All work will be signed off to the relevant local authorities.
House rewiring tips
Hire a registered Electrician.
There are many kinds of Electricians. But are they qualified to do your work? Rewires are notifiable work that needs to be signed off by a registered electrician. They will need to test, inspect, and certify any work that is carried out in your home to the local authorities.
Registered Electricians keep themselves up to date with the electrical wiring regulations and install to Part P Building Regulations. This is important as it’s the highest standard for electrical safety in your home.
Do I need a house rewire?
Have you had suspicions about the safety of electrical wiring in your home? Is your house old and doesn’t seem as if it’s had any electrical alterations in years? Sometimes a simple visual inspection can give a great indication of the state of the wiring.
Houses that are 20-30 years old often may need some attention. The cables deteriorate over time and the ever growing improvement of safety standards leaves older properties behind.
You may have old consumer unit or fuse box with re-wireable fuses, this is an indication of age and will often need further investigation.
Rewire preparation
House rewires are a very intensive job and planning is key. You have the option to design the wiring layout the way you want it. Planning this needs to be taken into consideration.
- How many sockets and where.
- Lighting and accessories.
- Future proofing for possible additions later in life.
- Painting and decorating after works completed.
The rewire process
If possible, staying out of the property while the house rewire is carried out is always recommended. With the need to chase walls, lift floorboards, cut power and disconnect services, there can be a lot of disruption. Although it’s possible to carry out the work while still occupied, staying away from the property temporarily is best advised to limit disruption.
Choosing an electrician and quotes
When choosing an electrician to rewire you home, it is important to check that they are registered with the necessary governing bodies. If you are unsure of this, we cannot stress enough the importance of your electrician being registered, insured and qualified to carry out your work.
We recommend getting 3 quotes, not all electricians charge the same and as the saying goes you get what you pay for, so cheap doesn’t necessarily mean good.
Final touches
Please be aware, unless confirmed beforehand, the plastering and decorating will be the responsibility of the customer to have arranged by the necessary professionals.
How much does a house rewire cost?
This is the question most asked about a house rewire. There are many factors to take into account that determines the cost of a house rewire. The size of the house, the amount and type of accessories and the redecorating once completed. Here is an average guide to the cost of a house rewire, please note though this can vary dramatically.
| Size of house | Average cost (+VAT) | Time |
| Cost to rewire a 1 bed house | £3500 - £4200 | 4 days |
| Cost to rewire a 2 bed house | £4000 - £4800 | 4 - 5 days |
| Cost to rewire a 3 bed house | £4500 - £6000 | 5 - 6 days |
| Cost to rewire a 4 bed house | £5500 - £7300 | 6 - 7 days |
| Cost to rewire a 5 bed house | £7500 - £12000 | 8 - 10 days |
| Cost to rewire a 6 bed house | £9000 - £15000 | 10 - 12 days |
Bungalow rewires are generally the same in terms of the rooms as the overall floor area remains the same.
There’s sure to be many questions you want answered so put a list together before you’re first visit so you don’t forget to ask anything. For more information regarding full and partrial domestic rewires, contact D Durnan Electrical today.
