When your home’s electrics have seen better days, a full house rewire could be exactly what you need. A house rewire means replacing the entire electrical system, from the cables running through your walls to the consumer unit itself. It sounds like a big job because, honestly, it is. But it’s essential if your home’s electrics are unsafe, outdated, or simply not coping with modern demand.

When Your Home Needs Rewiring

Look out for these warning signs. Old rubber or lead cables deteriorating inside your walls? That’s a safety hazard waiting to happen. Fuses that blow constantly or RCD (safety switch) that trips without reason? Your system is struggling. If you catch a burning smell near your consumer unit or light switches feel warm, stop using them immediately and call us. Homes with no proper earthing protection or buildings over 30 years old that have never had electrical work done are almost certain candidates for rewiring.

Full Rewire vs Partial Rewire

A full rewire replaces every cable in your property and installs a new consumer unit. This is the most thorough solution and brings your home fully up to Part P standards. A partial rewire tackles specific circuits or problem areas, often less disruptive and more affordable if only certain parts of your home have outdated wiring. We’ll survey your property and advise which you actually need.

What We Include

Our rewiring service covers everything. A full electrical survey of your property comes first, then a detailed quote. We supply and fit all new cables throughout your home, install a modern RCD-protected consumer unit, test everything thoroughly, and provide full Part P certification. We notify the NAPIT scheme on your behalf, so you get the paperwork to prove the work’s been done properly. Nothing’s missed.

How Long Does It Take?

For a typical 3-bedroom house, expect the job to take 3 to 5 days. Larger properties or ones with complications might take longer. We’ll give you realistic timescales during the survey.

Areas We Cover

We rewire homes across Selby, York, Goole, Howden, Tadcaster and the surrounding villages. Same honest, straightforward approach regardless of where you are.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a full house rewire take?

A standard 3-bedroom house typically takes 3 to 5 days. Larger properties might take a week or more depending on the layout and any complications we find during the survey.

Do I need to move out during a rewire?

Not necessarily. We try to minimise disruption where possible. For a full rewire, you’ll be without electrics for periods during the work, so moving out for a few days makes sense. We’ll discuss the best plan with you during the site visit.

How much does a house rewire cost?

Every home is different. Factors like the size of your property, which circuits need replacing, and whether you need a new consumer unit all affect the price. We give a fixed quote after the survey, so no surprises.

Will you make good after the rewire?

Yes. We patch walls where cables run, replaster where needed, and reinstate skirting boards. The job’s not finished until it looks tidy.

Next Steps

If you think your home needs rewiring, call us on 01904 599109 for a free survey and quote. You can also visit our contact page to arrange an appointment. While you’re here, check out our guide to fuse board upgrades if that might be relevant, or read about electrical safety reports (EICRs).