Here at Carmichael Electrical Services we carry out rewires on a weekly basis in Christchurch so we thought we would explain what happens if you need a rewire and why you may need one, along with the benefits of rewiring your house.
Rewiring my house in Christchurch - Carmichael Electrical Services
What is a Rewire?
A rewire is where the wiring in a building is replaced with brand new cables. This is often needed in older buildings where the wiring is old and or damaged or unsafe due to the outer insulation being deteriorated or in worst cases there has been a fire or a flood. In a rewire, electricians will also replace old sockets fronts, switches, and other components such as consumer units with new modern ones to make sure the new system is up to current regs on safety. We cannot stress enough that It is important to hire a qualified electrician to carry out your rewire to comply with regulations as all home rewires in Christchurch have to be notified to building control.
What reason are there to rewire in Christchurch?
1) Safety
As cable ages it deteriorates with a combination of old consumer units this is a recipe for disaster as 15% of all home fires are electrical with a new rewire and consumer unit you reduce this risk massively
2) Reliability
We find in Christchurch a lot of house over the years have been wired by DIYers which in very small cases have been really good but more often than not we find loose connections, junction boxes with cables hanging out and just outright dangerous wiring. Why not hire a professional for peace of mind and reliability.
3) Modernising
As we work a lot in Christchurch we find a lot of houses have only 2 sockets per room and people plugging in extensions leads everywhere. Especially with so much technology these days 2 sockets per room is just not enough and with extension leads plugged into extension leads it can be dangerous.
4) Compliance
Last of all is being compliant with current regulations. This is very crucial for landlords in Christchurch as when you have your 5 Year EICR they can be expensive if the wiring is old and needs updating. It is also crucial if you're selling your house in Christchurch as buyers will want the wiring to be up to date as no one wants the unexpected cost of a rewire if they're just buying a house.
What is the process to getting my house rewired in Christchurch?
Normally a rewire takes 1 to 3 weeks depending on the house size. It’s preferred if the house is emptied and it is unoccupied as the work is very disruptive. It will start with all old cables being pulled out and floor boards being lifted up. Once that has been done the chasing out of the walls will happen where we will dig out the walls to hide the back boxes and cables. Then we wire up everything once that is done we second fix test and certify the install
How much does a rewire Cost in Christchurch Dorset?
Rewires aren’t cheap, in Christchurch rewires can be between £3000 to £5500 obviously this is depending on the spec of the install luckily we have a Rewire Calculator which can give you a rough estimate based on your specifications. It's simple and easy to use. Alternatively, don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
