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When your home’s electrical system becomes outdated, unsafe, or simply can’t handle modern demands, a full house rewire becomes essential. As Lancashire’s trusted electrical specialists, we provide comprehensive rewiring services that bring your property up to current safety standards whilst future-proofing your electrical infrastructure.
A full house rewire involves completely replacing your home’s electrical wiring system, from the consumer unit (fuse box) through to every socket, switch, and light fitting. This comprehensive electrical overhaul ensures your Lancashire home meets current British Standards (BS 7671) and provides safe, reliable power distribution throughout your property.
During a complete rewire, our qualified electricians will remove old, potentially dangerous wiring and install a modern electrical system using high-quality cables, updated consumer units with RCD protection, and sufficient circuits to meet contemporary electrical demands. This process typically includes upgrading your earthing system and ensuring proper bonding of gas and water supplies.
Many properties across Lancashire, particularly older Victorian and Edwardian homes, still operate on outdated electrical systems that pose significant safety risks. Key indicators that your home requires rewiring include:
Ready to discuss your electrical needs? Our qualified Lancashire electricians are here to help with all residential and commercial electrical services. From emergency call-outs to planned installations, we provide reliable, professional solutions across the region.
Our systematic approach ensures minimal disruption whilst delivering exceptional results. We begin with a comprehensive electrical condition report, assessing your current system and identifying specific requirements for your Lancashire property.
1) Planning and Design: We create detailed plans showing new circuit layouts, socket positions, and lighting arrangements. This phase includes consultation on your specific needs, from additional sockets for home offices to enhanced lighting solutions.
2) First Fix Stage: This involves installing new cables throughout the property, positioning the consumer unit, and running circuits to predetermined locations. We coordinate with any ongoing building work to ensure seamless integration.
3) Second Fix Stage: Once plastering and decorating are complete, we install all electrical accessories, including sockets, switches, and light fittings. We then conduct comprehensive testing to ensure everything meets stringent safety standards.
4) Certification and Compliance: Upon completion, we provide all necessary certification, including an Electrical Installation Certificate and Building Regulations compliance documentation.
Selecting local electrical contractors offers distinct advantages for Lancashire homeowners. Our team understands regional building characteristics, from Victorian terraces in Preston to modern developments in Blackpool, ensuring appropriate solutions for your specific property type.
We’re familiar with local authority requirements and maintain established relationships with building control departments across Lancashire councils. This knowledge streamlines the certification process and ensures compliance with all relevant regulations.
Local contractors also provide superior aftercare, remaining available for ongoing maintenance, repairs, and future electrical work. We’re invested in our community reputation and committed to delivering exceptional service to our Lancashire neighbours.
Typically, a complete rewire takes 5-10 days for an average three-bedroom house, depending on property size and complexity. We provide accurate timescales during initial consultation and work efficiently to minimise disruption to your daily routine.
While not always necessary, many homeowners choose temporary accommodation during rewiring to avoid dust and disruption. We can often maintain power to essential areas, allowing continued occupancy, though this may extend the project timeline slightly.
Some decoration disruption is inevitable, as we need access to walls and ceilings for cable installation. However, we minimise damage through careful planning and use dust sheets to protect furnishings. We can recommend trusted local decorators for reinstatement work.
Yes, full house rewires fall under Building Regulations Part P. We handle all notification requirements and provide necessary certificates for building control compliance, ensuring your rewire meets all legal requirements.
Generally, electrical systems should be rewired every 25-30 years, though this varies depending on usage, maintenance, and initial installation quality. We recommend periodic electrical condition reports to monitor your system’s condition and identify when rewiring becomes necessary.
