full house rewiring?

sundries

Where would I look to get the best quotes for this? What sort of things do I need to bear in mind?

Any recommendations?

diable

Speak to friends and find a sparks that comes recommended for a start.

timbim_2

Get a decent sparks. Big job, and potential to make a huge mess, so one who's careful and tidy, not forgetting competent, will make life much easier for you.

iamcornholio

sundries wrote: »

What sort of things do I need to bear in mind?

Bare in mind that the cable may not actually need replacing if it is relatively modern (70's onwards), and that you may just need to change fittings

KillerWatt

sundries wrote: »

Where would I look to get the best quotes for this? What sort of things do I need to bear in mind?

Any recommendations?

First things first, why do you think you need a full rewire?

sundries

Hiya,

Thanks for your replies.

killer, the wiring is from before the 1960s so I am just assuming that it will need to be replaced. We are getting a new boiler put in and the wiring needs to meet current specifications, or something (according to boiler quote).

cybergibbons

It's a hugely disruptive job to rewire a house. You need someone considerate, competent, and with their head screwed on. There's nothing worse than getting everything covered in dust, or ending up with sockets and switches in weird places because they are lazy. It's also worth planning for the future, have a couple of extra ways in the board for example.

We had our house rewired several years ago. The house had concrete floors which made things awkward. We weren't paying, but we had 3 electricians come in who were more used to working in schools, and they did a first class job.

KillerWatt

sundries wrote: »

killer, the wiring is from before the 1960s so I am just assuming that it will need to be replaced.

A fair & reasonable assumption if you are having a full rewire, but you don't need a full rewire if you are simply having a boiler added (although a rewire would probably be prudent in the long run if the wiring is that old).

MidlandsGas

sundries wrote: »

Hiya,

Thanks for your replies.

killer, the wiring is from before the 1960s so I am just assuming that it will need to be replaced. We are getting a new boiler put in and the wiring needs to meet current specifications, or something (according to boiler quote).

Wiring to the boiler should meet new regs - you dont need to rewire the full house (is my understanding of the regs)

Full rewire - from 2k as a rough number

KillerWatt

MidlandsGas wrote: »

you dont need to rewire the full house (is my understanding of the regs)

There are too many other multiples to consider before making such a brash statement.

MidlandsGas wrote: »

Full rewire - from 2k as a rough number

If you can full rewire to 17th for £2K, ditch your current job and I'll guarantee you £40K per annum as an absolute MINIMUM!

savingwannabe

Hi my reply may be too basic. I dont know much about this sort of thing but I had mine done in January.

I live in a 1930s bungalow and everything needs doing. Mum and dad hired a firm they know and trusted on my behalf as i am pretty thick at this sort of thing. It was disruptive to a certain extent. We had to move furniture, there was a lot of dust, and they ripped off wallpaper etc. They also did all my double glazing at the same time. In 5 days and worked from 8-7 everyday. It can be done very effectively. I wish you well.

Your local library will have Trading Standards Approved companies. They are the one's to go for. Also pay on your credit card as you have comeback if the goods are rubbish. Never pay in advance. Trading standards approved companies will not ask for anything unethical i dont think. I was lucky it was a late christmas present from my parents I dont know how much it cost. Sorry.

Goodluck. SW.