Straight answers about rewiring a house.
Written by the team that does the work, for people who are about to make the decision.
Do 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 be out of the house while the work is done. It is simplest when the house is empty anyway, for example straight after you buy it.
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, called chases, into walls to bury the new cable. Ian plasters every chase afterwards. He doesn't paint, but he can refer you to a painter.
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 example one floor or an extension. Ian does both, and at the survey he looks at what is there and tells you which your house needs.
Bought an older house? Rewire it before you move in
If you have just bought an older house, the easiest time to rewire it is before you move in. The house is empty, floors and walls can be opened without moving furniture, and the work is finished and certified before your family arrives.
The Safe Electric certificate after a rewire
Safe Electric is an Irish register of qualified electrical contractors. Every job Ian does ends with a Safe Electric completion certificate, which you keep with your house papers. Ian Walsh T/A Renew Electrical is on the register, number A6945.
Signs your house needs rewiring
The usual signs an older house needs rewiring are original rubber or fabric-covered cable, an old fuse board, very few sockets, extension leads everywhere, and sockets or switches that are warm, scorched or crackle. Only a survey in the house can confirm it.
What decides the cost of a house rewire?
The cost of a house rewire depends on the size of the house, the state of the old wiring and fuse board, how easy the house is to work in, and anything you add while the walls are open. Ian prices it in the house and gives you an itemised quote.
How long does a house rewire take?
Most house rewires take 3 to 10 working days, depending on the size and layout of the house. Ian and his crew do the work while the house is empty, and Ian tells you what to expect for your house at the survey.
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