Glasgow Rewires

Thinking about rewiring your home in Scotland but don’t know where to start? You’re not alone. Every year, thousands of homeowners decide to rewire their homes. It’s a big job, but it can also be a great way to improve your home’s safety and comfort.

We know that cost is often a major factor in deciding whether to rewire your home. That’s why we’ve put together this guide – to help you understand the factors that affect price and give you some tips on how to get started. When it comes to home improvement projects, rewiring your house is one of the most important – and expensive – tasks you can undertake. But what factors go into determining the cost of a rewire? And how can you make sure you’re getting the best deal?

This guide will answer those questions and more, so you can feel confident about tackling this important project.

How to know my home needs a rewire?

One of the most important things to consider when it comes to the safety of your home is whether it needs a rewire. While many people may not think about it, rewiring your home is an important step in ensuring that you and your family are safe in the event of an electrical emergency.

The only way to be certain is to get an electrical installation condition report (EICR). This report will outline any potential problems with your home’s wiring and provide suggestions for how to address them. During this test, we check all electrical wiring so would need access to all electrical accessories, especially a consumer unit/fuse board inspection. A full rewire is not always needed.

There are a few warning signs that you can look out for yourself. If you notice that your fuse box looks out of date (with rewireable fuses), you have flickering lights, your socket outlets are hot to the touch or buzzing noise indicating faulty connections, or you have noticed old wiring around your home (electrical wires covered in black rubber, lead, or fabric), then it’s likely that your home needs a rewire. This list isn’t exhaustive, so if you have any concerns at all, it’s best to get in touch with your local electricians.

Old fuse box before rewire

“I was in the middle of watching a movie when I heard a loud pop. I turned to see sparks flying from the socket by the TV. It was time for a rewire. But with my busy schedule, I hadn’t booked one yet.

I tried to watch TV in other parts of the house, but every time I plugged something in, more sparks flew. Finally, I gave up and went to bed.

I woke up at 3am to another loud pop. This time, sparks were flying out from under my bed. Clearly, my house needed a rewire urgently. But with no booked appointment, what was I going to do?

As luck would have it, later that day an electrician called me to say that he had a cancellation and could come over. Crisis averted!”

The moral of the story? If you’re worried that your home may need a rewire, don’t wait. Get in touch with your local electrician today.

How to find qualified electricians?

A fully qualified electrician will be registered with one of the government-approved schemes, such as NICEIC. By being registered with a scheme, this means they are ‘Part P’ registered and about to notify your rewiring project. They will also have public liability insurance in place to cover any potential damages that may occur while they are working in your home. By being registered with a scheme you can be sure that your work will be done to the current regulations (currently 18th Edition). You can find us on the NICEIC website by typing in ‘HomeRewire Scotland’ or our postcode ‘G53 7HE’.

When choosing an electrician, it’s important to find someone you can trust. Ask around for recommendations or check online reviews to get an idea of the quality of their work.If you’re unsure about anything, don’t hesitate to ask the electrician for more information. They should be happy to answer any of your questions and talk you through the whole rewiring process.

The best way to ensure that your rewire goes smoothly is to plan and be prepared

Before you start rewiring your home, it’s important to know what you hope to achieve. Do you want to rewire your entire home or just part of it? Do you want wall lights, pendants, down-lighters? Are you wanting your existing light fittings going back up, or do you want new fittings? How many and what type of sockets and switches do you want?

Once you have an idea of what you want, it’s time to start planning. Work out where you want the sockets and switches to go. Bear in mind that we will probably need to drill holes through walls and floors.

Key factors affecting the cost of rewires?

There are a few things that can affect the cost of rewires and a few things that you can do to reduce the cost. The first is self-explanatory. The number of switches or power points you want in each room makes a huge difference. For example, having a room with one light fitting will cost less than a room with 8 down-lighters. We need access to your attic space. If this is full, try to move things around so we can work in the attic.

Whether the home is occupied or vacant during the rewire. If the house is vacant, it is an easier process. If the house is being lived in, this is more difficult. It also makes a difference whether you want the rewire done as soon as possible, or if it can wait a little while. The more urgent the rewire, the higher the overall cost.

However, there are also a few things that are out of your control that also determine the cost of a rewire. These include the type of property (house or flat), the fabric of the building (solid or plasterboard walls, etc.) the style of the building (if it has any decorative delicate features to negotiate), how many bedrooms are in the property and your location.

Price guide of what to anticipate based on our average cost to rewire a house

Unoccupied Homes
  • 1 bedroom flat rewire cost –  £2995+VAT
  • 2 bedroom flat rewire cost  – £3495+VAT
  • 3 bedroom flat rewire cost – £3995 +VAT
  • 4 bedroom flat rewire cost – £4495+VAT
  • 2 bedroom house rewire cost – £3995+VAT
  • 3 bedroom house rewire cost – £4495+VAT
  • 4 bedroom house rewire cost  – £4995+VAT
  • 5 bedroom house rewire cost – £5995+VAT

Occupied Homes

  • 1 bedroom flat rewire cost – £3495+VAT
  • 2 bedroom flat rewire cost – £3995+VAT
  • 3 bedroom flat rewire cost – £4495+VAT
  • 4 bedroom flat rewire cost – £4995+VAT
  • 2 bedroom house rewire cost – £4495+VAT
  • 3 bedroom house rewire cost – £4995+VAT
  • 4 bedroom house rewire cost – £5495+VAT
  • 5 bedroom house rewire cost –  £6995+VAT

These costs include both materials and labour costs, however, prices can vary depending on the circumstances and what options you choose. You can see more here on our rewiring cost estimates page.

Additional Jobs

When you are renewing all your home’s electrical installation, removing all existing wiring, this is the best time to add anything extra. If you have ever wanted an electric shower, now is the time to install it. If you have always wanted underfloor heating, new switches, or outdoor sockets these can be added at this point too. We can also upgrade your consumer unit to include RCBOs or Surge Protection which are additional protective devices. Speak to your electrician about the possibilities and he or she will be able to give you a quote for the work.

Testing

On completion of a full rewire project, all the wiring is tested fully. You will then get final installation certification, with a building control notification. A lot of this testing is done at your consumer unit including Earth tests, RCD testing, and continuity testing.

electrician fusebox

Warranty Policy

As NICEIC registered electricians, when we are rewiring a house, we offer a 6-year insurance-backed warranty (NICEIC Platinum Promise). Further explanation on this can be found on the NICEIC website.

Home Rewire Scotland

Home Rewire Scotland is a company that specialises in electrical installation, maintenance, and repair. Jamie (our head electrician) has been rewiring houses since he first became an apprentice.

The HomeRewire business model was to bring the same speed and efficiency developed in its early years to the commercial sector, adding greater quality and customer service. For example a three-bedroom house rewiring job takes Home Rewire Scotland roughly 1-2 days including plastering.

If you are looking for a suitable contractor to complete your rewire, always ensure that they are registered on the electrical competent person register, so they work to the current building regulations.

Get in touch

If you’re concerned about the safety of your home’s wiring, don’t hesitate to get in touch today. Our team of qualified electricians is more than happy to help, so please give us a call on 0141 212 6216. We are based in Glasgow and Edinburgh but cover all of Scotland! We’ll be more than happy to answer any of your questions and come and look at your property.