Rewiring a house

suzialwaysbroke

Hi, we have had quotes for around £7,000 to retire our old cob house. 3 bed, kitchen, 2 reception rooms, 1 bath, 1 shower. Does this sound reasonable?
Many thanks

phill99

What does the rewire include?


Number of sockets per room? Lights? Inset spotlights? Coaxial sockets? Electric showers?


Need more info.


But you need to get other quotes

suzialwaysbroke

Hi Phil99
Thank you for your reply.
We are having the following:
11 pendant lights
27 double switched sockets
1 LED security light
5 fluorescent lights (3 reused)
1 cooker supply
Spur for pump
4 wall lights
2 wall lights (reusing originals)
2 wall lights in bathroom
1 45amp shower supply with isolator
1 bathroom light
1 immersion supply
1 heating supply
1 new 15 way consumer dual red consumer unit & mcb's
Main earth bonding to water & oil services
3 smoke detectors
1 heat detector
All cables and boxes to be chased in and filled

£5700 +VAT

Cheers,
Sue

phill99

Get more quotes!!!!

anto164

I would say get more too - But Cob is not a normal construction and may put a few installers off!

suzialwaysbroke

Yes, we have had 3 so far.
First one as above from apparently reputable electrician with all the right credentials
Second wouldn't be pinned down as he wasn't sure how much work would be needed.
Third was cheaper with no VAT, but no apparent qualifications or accreditation
Sigh........