What affects the cost of a house rewire?
There's no single price for a rewire — it's shaped by the size of the property and number of circuits, whether it's a full or partial rewire, how easy the access is (empty vs occupied, liftable floors vs solid), the specification you choose (number of sockets, lighting, extras like EV or smart wiring) and whether plastering and making-good are included. The only accurate figure is a fixed-price quote after a quick look.
Size and number of circuits
The bigger the property and the more circuits it needs, the more cable, accessories and labour are involved. A small flat and a large four-bed house are very different jobs, even for the same quality of work.
Full vs partial, and access
A partial rewire (just the circuits that need it) costs less than a full one. Access is a big lever too: an empty property with easy floor access is quicker and tidier to wire than an occupied home with solid floors, finished walls and furniture to work around.
Specification
What you choose adds up: how many sockets and where, the lighting design, and extras like outdoor power, an EV charger, or smart-home wiring. A modern consumer unit with per-circuit protection is part of any rewire.
Making good
Whether the quote includes plastering and decoration making-good after chasing walls makes a real difference to the bottom line — and to how much hassle is left for you afterwards. We're clear about what's in and out of the quote.
Why won't you give a price over the phone?
Because an honest rewire price depends on seeing the property — its size, condition, access and the spec you want. We give a clear fixed-price written quote after a quick look, with no surprises later.
Is a fixed-price quote really fixed?
Yes — once we've quoted, that's the price for the agreed scope. The only thing that changes it is if you change the scope, or we genuinely uncover something hidden, which we'd discuss with you first.
Can I spread the work to manage cost?
Sometimes — a phased or partial approach can work if a full rewire isn't urgent everywhere. We'll tell you honestly whether that's safe and sensible for your property.