House Rewires in Chippenham, Swindon & Wiltshire
Full and partial rewires for homes across Wiltshire, Swindon, Bath and Bristol
Older wiring was never designed for the way homes are used now. Modern kitchens, electric showers, EV chargers and heat pumps all ask more of an installation than it was built to give.
We rewire homes room by room and plan the work around you. You are left with new cabling, sockets and switches, a modern consumer unit, and a tested, certified installation that is notified to Building Control.
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What does a house rewire involve?
A rewire replaces the cabling, sockets, switches and usually the consumer unit, bringing the whole installation up to the current BS 7671 standard. We work room by room to keep disruption down, then test, certify and hand over an Electrical Installation Certificate with Building Regulations notification, so the work is properly signed off.
What a Rewire Involves
A rewire means replacing some or all of the fixed wiring, sockets, switches and the consumer unit, bringing the installation up to the current BS 7671 standard and giving it the capacity for what your home needs now and in the years ahead.
In most homes that means lifting floorboards and chasing walls to run new cable, fitting a modern consumer unit with RCD or RCBO protection, and installing new sockets, switches and lighting points throughout. It is disruptive, there is no way around that, but we work efficiently and protect your home as we go.
Full or partial rewire?
A full rewire replaces everything. A partial rewire targets the circuits that need it, such as the kitchen, the upstairs lighting or a shower supply, and makes sense when the rest of the installation is sound. An EICR is the reliable way to tell which you need, and our guide to the signs your house needs a rewire covers what to look out for.
Rewiring a shop, office or industrial unit? See our commercial electrical services.
How to Tell If You Need a Rewire
Some signs are obvious. Others only come out during an inspection. Any of the following is worth a conversation with a qualified electrician.
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Frequent tripping or blown fuses
Common signCircuits that cut out under everyday load usually point to overloaded cabling or ageing protection.
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Flickering or dimming lights
Common signLights that dip when the kettle, oven, or shower runs suggest the circuit cannot cope with the demand.
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Warm, discoloured, or buzzing sockets
UrgentHeat, staining, or a buzz at an accessory is a live warning sign. Stop using it and get it checked.
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Shocks or tingles from fittings
Rewire likelyAny sensation from a plug or fitting means the earthing or insulation has failed somewhere. Not normal.
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Rubber, lead, or fabric-insulated cables
Worth checkingVisible old-style cable in a loft or under the floor points to an installation that predates modern standards.
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Original wiring in an older home
Worth checkingAge alone does not decide it. If the wiring has never been updated, or a renovation or high-load install is planned, an EICR shows whether a rewire is the practical answer.
What to expect from a rewire
A rewire is disruptive by nature, so we plan it around you and keep the site tidy. From the first survey to the certificate at the end, here is how the work runs and what you are left with.
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| Survey | We walk the job with you and check the existing wiring. Larger jobs get a free, no-obligation survey. |
| Estimate | A written estimate with a clear scope and programme of works, options priced separately. |
| First fix | New cabling run to sockets, switches, lighting and the consumer unit. Floors up, walls chased, cable dressed. |
| Second fix | Sockets, switches, fittings and the new consumer unit installed, terminated, labelled and made good. |
| Certification | Fully tested to BS 7671, with an Electrical Installation Certificate on completion and the work notified to Building Control. |
Where We Carry Out Rewires
For house rewires we cover Chippenham, Corsham, Calne, Melksham, Devizes, Trowbridge, Bradford-on-Avon, Warminster, Westbury, Malmesbury, Salisbury and the surrounding Wiltshire villages, as well as Swindon, Bath and Bristol.
Not sure your home needs a full rewire? Start with an EICR, which shows the condition of every circuit.
Rewiring FAQs
Will I get certification after a rewire?
Yes. When the work is finished we test the whole installation and issue an Electrical Installation Certificate confirming it meets BS 7671. Because a rewire is notifiable building work, we also notify Building Control through our NICEIC registration, and you receive a Building Regulations compliance certificate. Keep both with the house, as buyers, insurers and future electricians will ask for them.
How much does a rewire cost?
Costs depend on property size, layout, number of circuits, and complexity. A one-bed flat sits at the lower end, a four or five-bed house at the higher end. We give a written, itemised estimate after a site visit so you know exactly what is included.
Do I need a full rewire or a partial one?
It depends on the condition of what is already there. If the cabling is old rubber or fabric-insulated, or problems run through the whole house, a full rewire is usually the answer. If most circuits are sound and one area is the issue, a partial rewire of just those circuits can be enough. An EICR tells you which, before you commit.
Does a rewire need Building Control approval?
A rewire is notifiable work under Part P of the Building Regulations, because it involves new circuits and usually a new consumer unit. As an NICEIC approved contractor we self-certify the work and notify Building Control for you, so you do not need to apply separately. Your compliance certificate follows once the notification has been processed.
Should I get an EICR before a rewire?
Often, yes. An EICR tests every circuit and shows which parts of the installation are still sound, so you can see whether you need a full rewire, a partial one or just some remedial work. It also gives you a written record of the condition of the wiring, which helps if you are buying, selling or planning a renovation.
How disruptive is a rewire?
It is one of the more disruptive jobs in a property. Floorboards come up, walls get chased, and there will be dust. We work efficiently, protect surfaces and furnishings, and keep the disruption as contained as we can, but it is important to go in with realistic expectations.
Can I stay in my house during a rewire?
It is possible, but it will not be comfortable. Power will be off for periods, there will be significant mess in working areas, and some rooms will be out of action. A lot of our domestic rewire clients choose to stay elsewhere during the main phase of the work if they can.
Can you rewire a period or listed home?
Yes. Period homes in Bath, Corsham and the Wiltshire villages often need cable routes planned around original features, and listed buildings may need Listed Building Consent before walls are chased or protected floors are lifted. We survey the property first and plan the routes with that in mind, so if your home is listed, speak to your local planning authority early.
Do you rewire homes in Swindon, Bath and Bristol?
Yes. As well as Chippenham and the Wiltshire towns, we carry out full and partial rewires in Swindon, Bath and Bristol. Every job starts with a survey and a free written estimate, and finishes with a tested, certified installation notified to Building Control.
Talk to Us About Your Rewire
Tell us about your home and we will arrange a survey, explain what a rewire involves and give you a free written estimate.
- Free estimate, no obligation
- NICEIC and ECA approved
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