Full and Partial House Rewiring in Surrey
House rewiring involves replacing outdated or unsafe electrical wiring to ensure your property meets current safety standards. Surrey Handyman carries out full and partial house rewires across Surrey, upgrading circuits, consumer units and electrical installations in line with current regulations. Whether you are renovating, extending or addressing ageing wiring, our qualified electricians provide careful planning, organised installation and clear communication from start to finish.
Book an Electrician for House Rewiring
Booking an electrician for house rewiring is straightforward with Surrey Handyman. We begin with an initial assessment of your property to understand the scope of work, whether a full rewire is required or a partial upgrade will be sufficient. Our qualified electricians will explain the process clearly, outline what needs to be done and provide practical guidance before any work begins. From planning through to completion, we keep communication clear so you know exactly what to expect at each stage.
How Long Does House Rewiring Take?
The time required for house rewiring depends entirely on the size of the property and the scope of work involved. A full rewire will take longer than a partial upgrade, and factors such as access, wall construction and whether the property is occupied can all affect the timescale.
Rewiring involves installing new cabling, upgrading circuits and replacing sockets, switches and fittings, so the work is planned carefully to ensure it is completed safely and methodically. After assessing your property, we will provide a clear outline of the expected duration before work begins.
How much does it cost to Rewire a House?
House Rewire
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Monday to Saturday: 8am – 6pm
£75 first hour, minimum charge of 1 hour
£18.75 per ¼ hour thereafter
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Note: There is no VAT in addition to the rates above
What to Expect During House Rewiring
House rewiring is a structured process that involves replacing existing electrical wiring and upgrading the installation to meet current safety standards. When your electrician attends, they will confirm the agreed scope of work, identify the circuits involved and explain how the installation will be carried out. The aim is to complete the work safely, methodically and with as little disruption as possible.
Initial assessment and planning
We begin by reviewing the existing electrical system, confirming circuit layouts and agreeing socket, switch and lighting positions. Clear planning helps ensure the installation meets your needs and current regulations.
Installation of new cabling
New cables are installed to replace outdated or damaged wiring. This may involve lifting floorboards, accessing ceiling spaces or carefully chasing walls where necessary.
Upgrading sockets, switches and fittings
Existing outlets and fittings are replaced with new components that meet current standards. Positions are confirmed before installation to ensure they suit how you use the space.
Consumer unit upgrade where required
If part of the rewire, the consumer unit may be upgraded to provide appropriate circuit protection in line with current regulations.
Testing and certification
Once the installation is complete, the system is fully tested to confirm safety and compliance. You will receive the relevant electrical certification for your records.
Clear guidance before completion
Before finishing, we walk you through the work completed and explain any changes made to the layout or system, ensuring you are confident in the updated installation.
Other Electrical Installation and Upgrade Services
Alongside full and partial house rewiring, we provide a range of electrical installation and upgrade services for homeowners across Surrey. Whether you are modernising a property, improving safety or adding new features, our electricians can carry out the work in line with current regulations.
We also provide:
- Consumer unit upgrades
- Additional socket installation
- Lighting upgrades and new lighting circuits
- Electrical safety inspections and EICR certificates
- EV charger installation
- Electrical fault finding
- Outdoor electrical installations
If your rewire forms part of a renovation or extension project, we can often coordinate related electrical improvements at the same time, helping you complete the work efficiently and to a consistent standard.
Customer Testimonals
Great job and fair price!
I used Surrey Handyman today for the first time. A small job but I needed someone trustworthy and reliable and Mike was just that. Communication was also great. The price was fair and the finished job perfect. Thanks Mike.
Guildford, Surrey
Top Class Handymen
I’ve been using Surrey Handyman for nearly 4 years now and they’ve never let me down. As soon as they arrive they get on with the job and don’t play for time. Mike came yesterday and magically sorted out my door in record time! They also know exactly what they’re doing and do it well. Highly recommend.
Surrey
2 Mirrors hung and a new ceiling light fitting attached
Mike was very professional and did a fantastic job, I’m very pleased with the results One mirror was particularly heavy and I was worried about the plasterboard but Mike had the perfect tools to do the job and the wall is still in one piece! I would definitely book Mike again and certainly recommend him.
Guildford, Surrey
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House Rewiring FAQs
There is no fixed rule, but many properties require rewiring after 25 to 30 years, particularly if the installation no longer meets current safety standards. An EICR can help determine whether a rewire is recommended.
This depends on the size of the property and the extent of the work. Rewiring can be disruptive, especially where walls or floors need to be accessed. We can advise on the practical considerations after assessing the property.
Rewiring can involve lifting floorboards and accessing wall cavities. We plan the work carefully and aim to keep disruption to a minimum, but some making good may be required afterwards.
In many cases, a consumer unit upgrade forms part of a full rewire to ensure the installation meets current regulations. We will confirm this during the initial assessment.
Yes. Once the installation is complete and fully tested, you will receive the appropriate electrical certification confirming compliance with current regulations.
Yes. In some properties, only certain circuits or areas require upgrading. After inspection, we can advise whether a partial rewire is suitable or whether a full rewire is recommended.
Find your Local Electrician
If you need a reliable electrician to rewire your house, we work all across Surrey. You can book help in your area quickly and easily, with local handymen available in the main Surrey towns and nearby villages.
