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Davesnave

A small house rewire might be £3.5k - £5k depending on area, but an electrician won't be able to test it properly on a viewing.



It would maybe be best to get the survey done (showing good intent) and an electrical report seperately before negotiating further. Ask the surveyor to include a valuation, which you don't need to show to anyone,

klew356

Thanks for the advice!
So would they do an electrical report at the time of the survey or would I have to arrange a separate electrical report by someone else? How much approx. do they cost?

Davesnave

klew356 wrote: »

Thanks for the advice!
So would they do an electrical report at the time of the survey or would I have to arrange a separate electrical report by someone else? How much approx. do they cost?

Surveyors dont do electrical condition reports, which is why I said 'seperately.' I don't know the exact cost, but it should be under £200.


I'm assuming you have seen something alerting you to potentially dud electrics, but remember older installations may not be dangerous. You'd not have a case for reducing the price just because there are fewer sockets than you'd like or an older fuse box, for example.

klew356

Thanks you! It needs a new consumer unit but they cant tell me any information about the wiring, im just not keen to not find out about the wiring, it may not need done but I would rather know now

s_glover

As Davesnave suggested get an electrical survey completed. This shouldn't be too expensive and will highlight any areas which need improvement and give you a good idea what you would be needing to do in terms of work.

If you have a look on the NICEIC website they have a list of registered electricians which you can search for in your area.

klew356

hi all,

i think i will email the EA tomorrow - im going to sleep on it tonight and see how i feel in the morning, had a good chat with a friend last night - im scared of these adult decisions i think :rotfl:

klew356

**update**

myself and electrician going to the house after the bank holiday to get an idea of what needs done

s_glover

klew356 wrote: »

**update**

myself and electrician going to the house after the bank holiday to get an idea of what needs done

Good decision.I hope it goes well and you don't find too much work is needed.
Either way taking this approach you will know what is needed.

klew356

hi all,

**update** the electrician has been and it definitely needs a new consumer unit (which I already knew) the main thing is it does not need rewired. He told me a few other bits and pieces but all in he said the work would be no more than 450.00 then if I wanted extra sockets etc added but no nothing major, so I have reviewed my offer and resubmitted this morning, I have now decided that if this offer is not excepted I shall reply and say thanks for the reply but this is my final offer which will remain on the table until the such and such date – does that sound good? :money:

letitbe90

klew356 wrote: »

hi all,

**update** the electrician has been and it definitely needs a new consumer unit (which I already knew) the main thing is it does not need rewired. He told me a few other bits and pieces but all in he said the work would be no more than 450.00 then if I wanted extra sockets etc added but no nothing major, so I have reviewed my offer and resubmitted this morning, I have now decided that if this offer is not excepted I shall reply and say thanks for the reply but this is my final offer which will remain on the table until the such and such date – does that sound good? :money:

I personally wouldn't ruffle the feathers over such a small amount, I could understandably as a seller become annoyed and maybe fear further gazundering and call it quits.