Are you renovating your house or moving into a property that is over 25 years old? You may be in danger of having worn-out or faulty electrics! The effects of poor wiring can be potentially life threatening – faulty wires can lead to hazards such as fires and electrocution, so it is important that you look into getting your home re-wired.
In this article, we are going to explore everything you need to know about electrical rewiring, including what it is, how to know if your property needs rewiring, how long it takes and how disruptive it is!
What is electrical rewiring?
Rewiring the electrics in your property is an important way of ensuring the safety and functionality of your electrical system. Over time, the electrics in your property can become outdated or damaged, and so no longer meets modern requirements. In order to improve the electrical infrastructure of your property, electrical rewiring involves the expertise of a professional electrician to replace old or faulty wiring and upgradeany electrical components to comply with safety regulations.
How do I know if my home needs rewiring?
It can be tricky to know whether or not your property needs rewiring. Luckily, however, there are a few tell-tale signs that will help you to find out whether or not your property needs rewiring:
Your property is over 25 years old. If your home is over 25 years old and still has its original wiring, it is probably time to get it rewired to ensure the safety and functionality of your electrics. It is also recommended to get an electrical inspection every 10 years for a home you live in, and every 5 years for a rental property.
The consumer unit trips out regularly. If you’re noticing that fuses or bulbs blow on a regular basis and your consumer unit is tripping out frequently, it’s a sign that you should book in an electrical inspection or rewire.
You can hear a crackling or buzzing noise. Crackling and buzzing noises coming from your electrical sockets are a sign of old or faulty wiring.
Lights are flickering. If your lights are constantly flickering and you need to change your bulbs frequently, this probably means that your wiring is old and cannot handle the electrical requirements of new bulbs.
Plugs get extremely hot. Plugs that get very hot when plugged in can be dangerous and are a real fire hazard. If you notice plugs are getting really hot really quickly, book in for an inspection by a professional electrician.
Ensuring that your electrics are in top condition can potentially save you and your house from dangerous and life-threatening hazards, such as fires and electrocution!
How long does it take to rewire a house?
If you’re thinking about getting your property rewired, you might be wondering how long it takes. The answer is: it depends. It is a complicated job that includes removing and replacing old wiring, rewiring the electric circuits in your home, installing new sockets, and more!
The time it takes to rewire your property will depend on a number of factors, including:
- The size of the property: The bigger the house, the longer it will take and the more money it will cost.
- The layout of the property: Like with the size, the more complicated the layout of your home, the longer it is likely to take.
- Your requirements: If you want to add a lot of new sockets or install smart technology, this will take longer than a simple rewire.
- How old the wiring is: The worse condition the wiring is in, the more time it could take to remove it all.
- Whether the property is empty or occupied: It is much easier for electricians to work in an empty house, so if your home is occupied, it is likely to take longer.
How long will it take to rewire a three bedroom house?
Three bedroom properties are the most common in the UK, so we get asked a lot about how long it will take to rewire a three bed house specifically. How long it takes doesn’t just depend on the number of bedrooms a house has, there are a range of factors that change the length of time. However, on average, it takes between six and ten days to rewire a three bedroom house.
How long will it take to rewire a two bedroom house?
Most of the time, two bedroom properties are smaller than three bedroom properties. This means that, usually, it will take less time to rewire a two bedroom house than a three bedroom house. On average, it takes four to five days to rewire a two bedroom property. However, larger two bed houses, or ones with a more complicated layout or requirements can take up to eight days.
How disruptive is rewiring a house?
Unfortunately, rewiring a house is a very messy and disruptive job, so the best time to consider a rewire is during renovations. A house rewire will often require any carpet and flooring to be removed, floorboards to be lifted and walls to be cut into – as well as repair work such as filling and plastering. Cutting wires into walls can create a lot of dust and debris, and adding in ground floor lights often means upstairs floorboards need to be taken up, so any carpets, flooring and furniture need to be out of the way.
How can J Clail help?
J Clail are an NICEIC approved company that have 13 years of experience in providing electrical services to properties and businesses in the Bath and Bristol area. We offer a reliable, professional service that allows our customers to build trust with us.
Whether you are a homeowner who wants to upgrade their electrics in their renovation project, a landlord that needs to get the electrics tested or replaced in their rental property, or you have an electrical emergency, we are able to help!
Get in touch with us today to discover how we can help you.
