An old house, rewired with care before you move in.
Ian Walsh and his crew rewire older homes across Dublin, Meath, Kildare and north Wicklow. Most take 3 to 10 working days. Every channel cut in your walls is plastered over, and you get your Safe Electric certificate at the end.
Ian comes out to see the house himself.
The survey is free, and there is no obligation.
Tell us a little about the house. It takes about a minute.
Details about the house
No obligation. We'll reply on WhatsApp.
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5.0 on Google
Every review is there to read for yourself.
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Safe Electric registered
Ian Walsh T/A Renew Electrical, number A6945.
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Family-run since 2002
Based in Blanchardstown, Dublin 15.
You'll know who is in your house.
Ian Walsh started Renew Electrical in 2002 and it is still a family business. He comes out to look at the house himself, and the same small crew does the work from the first day to the certificate.
“We were concerned about not damaging original features such as ceilings and cornicing and Ian took great care to make sure of this.”
Yes, a rewire is dusty. Here is how it goes.
Mess is what people worry about most, so this is the plain version, start to finish. Nothing begins until you have seen the quote written out.
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Send the details
Tell us about the house and where it is. It takes about a minute, and you can add photos of your fuse board if you have them.
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Free survey
Ian looks at the house in person: the old cable, the fuse board, the layout.
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Itemised quote
You see every part of the job written down before a single wall is opened.
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Rewired in 3 to 10 working days
Ian and his crew do the work while you are out of the house. Most rewires take 3 to 10 working days, depending on the house.
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Plastered, tested, certified
Wall chases plastered and the house left as it was before, painting aside. You get your Safe Electric completion certificate to keep with the house papers.
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Why you are out of the house
The power is off, floorboards are up and the work is dusty, so Ian always asks customers to be out while it is done. It is simplest straight after buying, when the house is empty anyway.
What you get, written down.
You see every part of the job on the quote before a single wall is opened.
- A free survey in the house, with Ian
- An itemised quote before any work starts
- A full rewire or a partial one, whichever the house needs
- Every channel cut in the walls plastered over
- A Safe Electric completion certificate to keep with the house papers
The one thing left to you is painting. Ian doesn't paint, but he can refer you to a painter.
What people said after Ian rewired their house.
“Ian rewired an old house which we recently purchased and done an outstanding job. We were concerned about not damaging original features such as ceilings and cornicing and Ian took great care to make sure of this. We would highly recommend the company.”
“Ian carried out a full rewire of our property and was honest, thorough, and professional throughout the entire job. Everything was completed to a very high standard, and I really appreciated the clear communication and complete transparency around the pricing.”
“I highly recommend Renew Electrical and his team. Ian completed a full rewire of our home in Phibsborough, and we were very pleased with the work. Our house now feels safe and secure. Delighted with the result.”
Not sure the house needs it?
Old wiring gives very little warning. If a few of these sound like your house, it is worth having it looked at.
Only a survey in the house can say for certain, and Ian will tell you straight whether it needs a full rewire, a partial one, or neither.
Read the full checklist- The wiring is still the original rubber or fabric-covered cable
- The fuse board is old, with rewirable fuses or a handful of switches
- Two or three sockets a room, and extension leads everywhere
- Sockets or switches that are warm, scorched or crackle
- Lights that flicker, or a board that keeps tripping
- A survey, a renovation plan or an insurer has pointed at the wiring
Straight answers before you book.
All guidesDo I have to move out during a rewire?
Yes. During a house rewire the power is off, floorboards come up and walls are chased, so Ian always asks customers to…
Does a house rewire mean replastering?
Yes, the house will be replastered and left as it was before, except for painting. Rewiring means cutting channels, ca…
Full rewire or partial rewire?
A full rewire replaces the wiring throughout the house. A partial rewire replaces only the part that needs it, for exa…
Dublin, Meath, Kildare and north Wicklow.
In north Wicklow that means Bray, Greystones and the area around them, for house rewires. The rest of Wicklow is outside Ian's area.
What people ask before booking.
How long does a house rewire take?
Most rewires take 3 to 10 working days, depending on the size and layout of the house. Ian tells you what to expect for yours at the survey.
Do I have to move out while the house is rewired?
Yes. The power is off, floorboards come up and walls are chased, so Ian always asks customers to be out of the house while the work is done. It is simplest straight after buying, when the house is empty anyway.
Will the walls be plastered afterwards?
Yes. Every wall chase is plastered and the house is left as it was before, with one exception: painting. Ian doesn't paint, but he can refer you to a painter.
How much does a house rewire cost?
It depends on the house, so Ian prices it standing in it, not from a form. The size of the house, the state of the old wiring and fuse board, and anything you add while the walls are open all change the price. You get an itemised quote before any work starts, so you see where every part of the cost goes.
Can you rewire just part of the house?
Yes. Ian does partial rewires as well as full ones. At the survey he looks at what is there and tells you what needs doing.
Do I get a certificate when it's finished?
Yes. Every job gets a Safe Electric completion certificate. Ian Walsh T/A Renew Electrical is on the Safe Electric register (A6945).
Where do you work?
Dublin, Meath, Kildare and north Wicklow. In north Wicklow that means Bray, Greystones and the area around them, for house rewires. Renew Electrical is based in Blanchardstown, Dublin 15.
Is the survey really free?
Yes. The survey is free and there is no obligation to go ahead.
Tell Ian about the house.
Send the details and we'll message you on WhatsApp. The survey is free and there is no obligation to go ahead.
Or message Ian directly on WhatsApp.
Tell us a little about the house. It takes about a minute.
Details about the house
No obligation. We'll reply on WhatsApp.