House Rewire in Manchester
A house rewire replaces the old cables, sockets, switches and consumer unit throughout your home with new, safe wiring. We rewire houses across Manchester, with free quotes and every circuit tested and certified.
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House rewires in Manchester
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Signs your house needs rewiring
Rubber, lead or fabric-covered cables, round-pin sockets, sockets set into skirting boards and too few sockets for modern life are common signs. So are burning smells, scorch marks or a fuse box that trips often. An EICR will confirm the condition of the wiring.
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How long a rewire takes
Rewiring a typical three-bedroom house takes around a week to ten days, depending on the size of the property, how it's built and whether it's lived in during the work. Plastering and decorating follow afterwards, so it's worth planning the whole job before you start.
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Living at home during a rewire
Many families stay at home during a rewire. We work room by room, lifting floorboards and chasing cables into walls, and restore power to finished areas at the end of each day where we can. Empty homes are quicker to rewire, so it suits the gap before moving in.
What to expect from a house rewire
It starts with a survey of your home, where we discuss socket positions, lighting and any changes you'd like, such as extra kitchen circuits or outside power. We then give you a free, no-obligation quote and a plan for the order of work.
First fix involves running new cables and fitting back boxes before plastering. After the walls are made good, second fix adds the sockets, switches, fittings and a new consumer unit. Finally, every circuit is tested and you receive an Electrical Installation Certificate, with building control notified.
What's included
- A survey and layout plan
- New cables throughout the house
- New sockets, switches and fittings
- A new consumer unit
- Full testing and certification
- Building control notification
How it works
Get in touch
Call or send us a message about the job. We'll get back to you the same day to arrange a visit.
Free visit and quote
An electrician looks at the work and gives you a free, no-obligation quote before anything starts.
Tested and certified
We complete the job, test everything we've worked on and give you the certificate for your records.
House rewire questions
How much does a house rewire cost in Manchester?
It depends on the size of the house, the number of sockets and lights you want, and how easy it is to run cables under floors and through walls. After a survey, we give you a free, no-obligation quote that sets out exactly what's included in the work.
Will my walls need replastering after a rewire in Manchester?
Usually some patching is needed. Cables are run in channels cut into walls, and these are filled once the cables are in. Some electricians leave this to a plasterer, so ask what's included. We'll explain how the walls will be left so you can plan your decorating.
How often should a house in Manchester be rewired?
There's no fixed date, but wiring installed with modern PVC cable often lasts 25 years or more if it's in good condition. Older rubber or lead-covered cable is well past its working life. An EICR is the best way to check whether your home needs rewiring now.
Can you rewire one floor at a time in my Manchester home?
Yes. Splitting a rewire into stages, such as downstairs first and upstairs later, can make it easier to live in the house or spread the cost. Each stage is tested and certified as it's finished. If only one section needs doing, a partial rewire may be enough.
House rewires across Manchester and Greater Manchester
We carry out house rewires in Manchester and nearby towns. Choose your area below for more.
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Book a house rewire survey in Manchester
Call us to arrange a survey of your home, and we'll give you a free quote and a clear plan for the rewire.