{"id":43037,"date":"2022-09-27T09:32:46","date_gmt":"2022-09-27T08:32:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/?p=43037"},"modified":"2025-06-17T10:23:46","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T09:23:46","slug":"rewiring-cost-for-average-home-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/rewiring-cost-for-average-home-uk","title":{"rendered":"How much does rewiring cost for an average home in the UK?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The costs in this guide are accurate as of 2025*<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It\u2019s important that you look after the wiring in your home because neglecting to maintain your electrics properly could lead to an electrical accident, like a shock or a fire. Damaged or old wiring is dangerous and should not be ignored. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rewiring is an opportunity to modernise the electrics in your home, especially if you live in an old house that hasn\u2019t been renovated in years. Keep in mind that this will need to be done in line with current safety regulations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide covers the average costs of rewiring a house, as well as how long it will take and other considerations you should make before getting the job done. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You could spend anywhere between \u00a33,000 <\/strong>and \u00a312,000 <\/strong>to have your entire home rewired, depending largely on how many rooms your property has. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expect to pay more for labour if you live in London and the Southeast, where costs can rise by up to 20%. The prices in this guide do not<\/strong> <\/em>include VAT. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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By rewiring your house, you will also be adding value to it, because modern electrical rewiring is often an essential for new homeowners looking to buy a property. Most of all, it will make sure you and your loved ones stay safe, avoiding electrical shocks or the potential outbreak of a fire. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because rewiring can sometimes get a bit messy, you might want to hire a post construction cleaning specialist<\/a> to clean your home after your electricians finish the job. <\/p>\n\n\n

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There are a few things you can watch out for when it comes to whether your home needs rewiring. These signs might be an indication that your wires need replacing, or that you need a new fuse box:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. If your sockets and\/or your switches are discoloured or scorched (brown marks), this might be a sign that loose connections are causing tiny fires inside your sockets.\u202f\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    1. If your fuses are blowing repeatedly and at random, this could be a sign that it\u2019s time to update your wiring (but first, make sure you rule out faulty appliances, as these also cause your fuses to blow).\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      1. If there is a burning smell in your home that won\u2019t go away, this is also a warning sign. You should turn off the power (at the circuit) and call an electrician immediately.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        1. If plugging things into a socket causes an electric shock (even a tiny one) then you need to have your sockets checked as soon as possible.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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          1. The same goes for a buzzing sound coming from your sockets. If you can hear one, then contact an electrician as soon as you can.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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            1. Regular flickering lights, in several rooms of your house, are also a sign that your wiring is damaged.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

              To find out whether your home needs rewiring or not, you will need to hire an electrician to conduct an EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report), in order to identify what parts of your electrical circuit no longer comply with regulations. Your electrician will then let you know what the next best steps are for your home. You can hire one here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              You should get an electrical assessment every ten years if you own a house, and every five if you rent one. If your house was already over thirty years old when you got it, and you aren\u2019t aware of it ever having been rewired, then it might be worth hiring an electrician to look at your electrics.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              The general recommendation is that you do a full rewire of your home every 25 years.\u00a0For more advice on rewiring, visit our complete guide to house rewiring.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tClose section \u2191<\/strong>
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              It will take anywhere between 3 and 20 days to rewire your house, depending on how many bedrooms your property has.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n