If you're planning a full rewire, choosing the right electrician is just as important as choosing the right materials.
At Electrician Beverley, a typical house rewire costs around £4,000–£7,000, depending on the size and age of the property, how accessible the wiring is and what needs replacing. A rewire is a big job, particularly if you're still living in the house, so you want an electrician you can trust, who will explain what's happening and keep disruption to a minimum.
What should you look for in a rewire electrician near me?
Searching for a rewire electrician near me is a good starting point, but don't simply pick the first name that appears. A full rewire involves replacing wiring throughout your home, so you'll want someone who has plenty of experience with this type of work and is happy to explain the process before getting started.
It's also worth asking how they'll approach a lived-in rewire. If you're staying in the property while the work is carried out, the electrician needs to understand that you're still trying to cook dinner, get the children to bed and generally carry on with normal life! A good electrician will talk through the likely disruption and help you plan around it.
We recently spoke to a family at a semi-detached early 20th-century house on Maple Grove. They'd lived there for around 15 years and were finally tackling a kitchen renovation. Once they started looking at the existing electrics, it became clear that the wiring was in pretty poor condition and a full rewire was needed.
Rather than treating the kitchen and rewire as two completely separate jobs, the family decided to have the electrical work carried out at the same time. It made sense while the kitchen was already being removed and gave us a much better opportunity to bring the rest of the electrical installation up to scratch too.
The family will be staying in the property while the rewire takes place, so we've already discussed the fact that the work will take a little longer than it would in an empty house. That's not necessarily a problem, but it's important to be realistic about it from the start.
What should you ask your electrician?
When you're looking for a rewire electrician near me, don't be afraid to ask questions. How long do they expect the work to take? Will you be able to stay in the property? Which rooms will be affected and when? Will they discuss the position of new sockets and switches with you before the walls are closed back up?
These are all things worth knowing before you agree to anything. A rewire is also a great opportunity to think about how you actually use your home. If you're always reaching for extension leads or wishing you had a socket in a particular corner, now is the time to mention it.
Making a lived-in rewire easier
There's no pretending that living through a rewire is completely hassle-free, but good communication makes a huge difference. As your rewire electrician near me, we'll keep you informed about what we're doing, explain any decisions that need to be made and work with you to keep the disruption manageable.
At Electrician Beverley, we want you to feel comfortable with the electrician working in your home. We'll assess the existing installation, explain what needs doing and give you an honest idea of the work involved before we begin.
If you're looking for a rewire electrician near me and need advice about rewiring your home in Hull, contact Electrician Beverley today by phone on 01482 530011 or via our contact form.
