What is rewiring exactly?
In our homes, there are electrical cables buried in walls, under floors, in the loft space and near every socket, light switch and other electrical point. These cables carry the electrical supply to and from all the light fittings, plug sockets and other electrical equipment in our homes.
Unfortunately, these cables have a finite life span which will result in the need for their eventual replacement. Where the electrical system is particularly old it can make sense to have it rewired before expensive repairs are needed that involve mess and disruption.
Should I buy a house that needs rewiring? Yes, if you can allow for this in your budget.
There are many advantages in purchasing a property that needs rewiring:
Cheaper purchase price
Properties that need rewiring can often be purchased at a slight discount to allow for the fact that works need to be carried out. When rewiring, its also a good chance to make any other changes with plumbing and light placement.
Peace of mind
A new wiring system will give trouble free use for many decades if maintained correctly. You are then free to carry out all the aesthetic changes that make your home your own without the worry of having to lift flooring, cut walls open and damage the new décor to replace an aging wiring system.
Compliance and safety
A new wiring system and consumer unit will mean that the system is right up to date with modern electrical safety wiring regulations offering the best in electric shock protection, protection against cable damage and electrical fire.
Your needs
Rewiring is the best time to have as many spotlights, sockets and other electrical needs installed. Data points are also common on rewires for installing CCTV and hardwired lightning-fast internet in every room.
Save Costs
Having all the changes carried out at once in an empty property will always be cheaper than having works done piece by piece over time with furniture, floor coverings and personal belongings in the way.
Will an older house need rewiring?
Whenever you purchase an older home, there is a risk that certain parts of the property will need updating, replacing or repair works carrying out. Fortunately, when it comes to the electrical system, you are in good hands. As your local electrician in Weybridge, we can take the stress out of rewiring your older home for you.
Does my home need rewiring?
Visually looking at an electrical system often tells us very little about the condition of the wiring. Where the electrical system is clearly very old its easier to state that a rewire is needed. The best way to determine if an electrical installation needs replacing and rewiring is to have an Electrical Safety Check carried out.
A Periodic Electrical Inspection or Electrical Safety Check is a thorough process that involves several hours testing, inspecting, and checking the condition of cables, electrical accessories, and the fuse box to determine the condition of the installation.
Following the electrical check, an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is produced which will determine if any repair works need to be carried out or if anything needs altering to bring the installation up to modern safety standards.
What are the costs for a rewire?
The costs for a rewire can vary greatly between properties and depend upon the following factors:
• Size of the property
• Number of sockets, switches and electrical points
• The access
• The equipment that you want installed
Precision Electrical Services - Your Local Rewire Electrician in Weybridge
Get in touch with us today and we will happily provide a quote for electrical rewiring of your new property and take care of any electrical worries that you might have.
