If you’re considering a house rewire or have been advised that your property requires rewiring, you may be wondering what’s involved in the process.
At Precision Electrical Services Ltd, we are your local electrician in Walton-on-Thames, specialising in full and partial rewires for homes of all sizes. As a Registered Electrician with the NIC EIC, we ensure all our work is carried out safely, efficiently, and in compliance with UK regulations. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the full home rewire process and explain what you can expect when working with us.
Step 1: The Initial Quote & Planning Stage
The first step in any house rewire is an initial consultation and quote. One of our experienced electricians will visit your property to assess your current electrical system and discuss your specific needs. We’ll provide a detailed breakdown of the work required and a clear quotation. Once you’ve accepted the quote, we’ll schedule your rewire in our diary at a time that works best for you.
If your property is furnished, we recommend relocating your furniture to a designated room to protect it from dust and debris. We also take measures to safeguard flooring, surfaces, and other fixtures to minimise disruption.
Step 2: The First Fix – Installing the Wiring
A full home rewire involves replacing all electrical wiring, sockets, switches, and lighting circuits. As the wiring is buried within the walls, our team will need to chase into the walls and chisel out new back boxes to accommodate updated electrical points. This is an essential part of the rewire, ensuring your property meets modern electrical safety standards.
Additionally, we will need access to floor voids and ceiling spaces to route new cabling throughout your home. In some cases, this may involve cutting small access holes in ceilings and lifting floorboards to install the necessary wiring for new circuits.
At this stage, we focus solely on installing the new cables and wiring infrastructure. This is known as the first fix stage, as no sockets, switches, or fittings are connected yet.
Step 3: The Second Fix – Connecting Everything Up
Once the cabling has been installed and tested, we move on to the second fix stage. This is where we install and connect all your electrical accessories, including:
- New sockets and switches
- Ceiling and wall lights
- Extractor fans
- Smoke alarms
- A new consumer unit (fuse board upgrade)
The consumer unit (fuse board) is a critical component of your home's electrical system. We install modern units with RCD and surge protection, ensuring maximum safety and compliance with electrical regulations.
Step 4: Testing & Certification
After completing the rewiring work, we thoroughly test the entire electrical system to ensure everything functions correctly and safely. As a NIC EIC Registered Electrician, we provide a full Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) upon completion, confirming that your home meets UK safety regulations. In addition to this we with notify the local building Authority of the rewire works carried out and issue a building control notification.
Why Choose Precision Electrical Services Ltd for Your House Rewire?
At Precision Electrical Services Ltd, we are specialists in domestic rewires, ensuring that every project is completed to the highest standard. Whether you need a full house rewire, kitchen rewire, partial rewire, or fuse board upgrade, we are your local electrician dedicated to providing safe, high-quality electrical solutions.
If you’re considering rewiring your house, don’t hesitate to contact us. We’ll guide you through every step of the process and ensure your home’s electrical system is future-proofed for years to come.
📞 Call us today to book a consultation with Walton-on-Thames' trusted rewiring electricians!
