Full House Rewiring
Complete electrical rewiring for older Manchester properties. If your home still has outdated wiring, rubber-insulated cables, or an old fuse box, a full rewire brings your property up to current BS 7671 standards and keeps your family safe.
Why Choose Us?
- NICEIC registered – fully certified work
- Experienced with Manchester period properties
- Minimal disruption to your daily routine
- Full Building Control notification included
- Written guarantee on all rewiring work
Signs You Need Rewiring
Don't ignore these warning signs — outdated wiring is the leading cause of electrical fires in UK homes
Old Rubber or Lead Cables
Pre-1960s wiring used rubber insulation that perishes over time, exposing live conductors. If you spot black rubber cables, your home urgently needs rewiring.
Burning Smell Near Sockets
A burning or hot plastic smell from sockets or switches is a serious warning sign of overheating connections or damaged wiring behind the walls.
Frequent Tripping or Blown Fuses
Regular tripping of the consumer unit or repeatedly blown fuses indicates your circuits are overloaded or the wiring insulation is breaking down.
Discoloured or Cracked Sockets
Scorch marks, brown discolouration, or cracks on sockets and switches suggest overheating – a sign of wiring issues behind the faceplate.
Property Over 25 Years Old
Electrical wiring has a typical lifespan of 25–30 years. If your Manchester home hasn’t been rewired in that time, an inspection is strongly recommended.
Old Fuse Box with Rewirable Fuses
If your property still has an old fuse box with rewirable wire fuses instead of a modern consumer unit with RCDs, it’s a clear sign the whole installation needs upgrading.
Full vs Partial Rewiring
Not sure which option is right for your property? Here's a quick comparison
Full Rewire
- Replaces all wiring throughout the property
- New consumer unit with full RCD protection
- All new sockets, switches, and light fittings
- Ideal for properties over 25 years old
- Brings entire installation to current standards
- New electrical certificate for the whole property
- Longer project timeline (1–3 weeks)
- Higher upfront investment, long-term peace of mind
Partial Rewire
- Only replaces wiring in specific areas
- May or may not include consumer unit upgrade
- Targets problem areas or single rooms
- Suitable when most wiring is in good condition
- Faster completion – typically 1–5 days
- Lower cost than a full rewire
- Does not address wiring in unaffected areas
- May need full rewire later if issues spread
Rewiring Pricing
Every property is different. These are guide prices for typical Manchester homes – we provide a detailed written quote after a free survey.
Frequently Asked Questions