House Rewiring in South Croydon
House rewiring in South Croydon replaces old, worn wiring with new cables, sockets and a modern consumer unit. We plan the work to keep disruption low and give you a free quote after a survey.
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House rewiring in South Croydon
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Signs your home needs rewiring
Rubber or fabric-covered cables, round-pin sockets, light switches mounted on skirting boards and no earth wires in the lighting circuits all point to wiring that is past its best. Frequent trips, warm sockets or too few sockets for modern living are also good reasons to get it checked.
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Full or partial rewire
A full rewire replaces every circuit in the home. A partial rewire replaces only the circuits that need it, which can make sense if part of the house was rewired more recently. An EICR shows which circuits are in good order, so you only pay for what's needed.
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Living at home during a rewire
Many people stay at home during a rewire. We work room by room, keep power on in parts of the house each evening where possible and cover floors and furniture. Rooms will need plastering and decorating afterwards, so it's best done before any redecoration.
What to expect from house rewiring
We start with a survey to check the existing wiring, agree where you'd like sockets, switches and lights, and plan the cable routes. First fix comes next: lifting floorboards, chasing walls and running new cables before any plastering. This stage is the messiest, so it's done in sections where we can.
After plastering, we return for second fix, fitting the sockets, switches, light fittings and a new consumer unit. The whole installation is tested, and you get an Electrical Installation Certificate. The rewire is notified to building control under Part P, so you'll have the paperwork when you sell.
What's included
- Survey and layout planning
- New cables to every circuit
- Sockets, switches and fittings
- A new consumer unit
- Full testing on completion
- Electrical Installation Certificate
How it works
Get in touch
Call or send a message about the job. For urgent faults we aim to respond the same day, with no call-out charge.
Visit and free quote
An electrician comes out, checks the job and talks you through the options, then you get a free, no-obligation quote.
Tested and certified
When the work is finished, we test everything we've worked on and hand over the right certificate for the job.
House rewiring questions
How long does a house rewire take in South Croydon?
A typical three-bedroom house takes around a week to ten days for the electrical work, not counting plastering and decorating. Smaller homes and flats are quicker, and larger or older properties take longer. We'll give you a timescale with your quote after the survey.
How much does a full rewire cost in Croydon?
It depends on the size of the property, how many sockets and lights you want, how easy the cable routes are to reach and whether you're already renovating. We survey the house first and give you a free, detailed quote, so you know the cost before deciding.
Can I stay in my South Croydon home during a rewire?
Yes, most people do, though it helps to clear each room before we start on it. There will be dust and some time without power, and floors and walls will need making good. If you're planning to renovate anyway, rewiring at the same time saves doing the work twice.
How do I know if my wiring is too old?
Wiring from the 1960s or earlier, especially rubber or fabric-insulated cable, is likely to need replacing. PVC wiring from later decades can last much longer if it's in good condition. An EICR is the reliable way to find out, as it tests the condition of every circuit.
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Book a house rewiring survey in South Croydon
Tell us the size of your home and roughly how old the wiring is, and we'll arrange a survey.