Rewiring Query FTB

Newuser0

Thanks Dimbo!

Your info on where to put the sockets is very helpful!

£3000 sounds like a very good price to get all of that work done! May I ask the size of your house and where in the U.K. you are?

Slithery

Newuser0 wrote: »

Our survey didn’t show it up as the vendors themselves were unsure.

That's not how it works I'm afraid.

Your surveyor would have said that as they were not a qualified electrician then they would recommend you to employ an electrician to check it over before purchasing. Now it's your house it's your responsibility no matter how old and dodgy the electrics are.

Newuser0

Newuser0 wrote: »

Yes it was worded similar to that lol I didn’t want to moan about the electrics at that point because I was already getting a good deal.

ka7e

I've just had a rewire similar to Dimbo's (minus security system) but extras such as moving consumer unit, hard-wiring for oven, hob, showers, extractor fans and 4 double plugs in garage/utility. Total £4200, SW England.


It's also difficult to live in a house while re-wiring is done. You cannot underestimate the amount of fine brick and plaster dust produced and it settles for days. Electrical appliances, soft furnishings, clothes and kitchenware need to be protected. Having plasterers in afterwards produces more of the same!

AnotherJoe

AdrianC wrote: »

Built 1935? Then, yes, it's been rewired... Probably about 40-50 years ago. 1930s would have been minimal amounts of cotton- or lead-covered wiring running in iron or steel conduits.

Yes my daughters house built early 80's has wiring into fuse box just like that and had the old fashioned type of fusebox as well which we got replaced with a modern one this past summer.

Newuser0

I've just had a rewire similar to Dimbo's (minus security system) but extras such as moving consumer unit, hard-wiring for oven, hob, showers, extractor fans and 4 double plugs in garage/utility. Total £4200, SW England.


It's also difficult to live in a house while re-wiring is done. You cannot underestimate the amount of fine brick and plaster dust produced and it settles for days. Electrical appliances, soft furnishings, clothes and kitchenware need to be protected. Having plasterers in afterwards produces more of the same!

Thanks Ka7e, thank you for the price, it gives me a sort of idea of what to expect when I get an electrician in.

I’ve no intention of moving in until all the work is done. I lived in a house that had plastering down previously and there’s no escaping the dust!!

Newuser0

Yes my daughters house built early 80's has wiring into fuse box just like that and had the old fashioned type of fusebox as well which we got replaced with a modern one this past summer.

I take it you didn’t get the re wiring done? If so, can I ask why? Thanks

FreeBear

Newuser0 wrote: »

Don’t get me wrong, I was hoping to read a lot of ‘it doesn’t need re wiring/wires look new’ comments ! Haha

Well.... The earth wires look fairly modern, so they probably don't need replacing just yet. But that fuse board (consumer unit) is well past its best.

dimbo61

I had the job done in Manchester. On a two bed house.
I had low energy down lights in bathroom and kitchen which must be done to stop condensation getting into the fittings.
Gas hob but electric oven. Extractor hood, extractor fan in bathroom, mains wired interlinked smoke alarms, Alarm system with shock sensors on doors and windows downstairs.
Outside light.
Don't have a garage but that would be another rcb box and sockets/LED tubes cable etc

GaleSF63

dimbo61 wrote: »

So if you plan on staying and want a safe home for yourself and family then now is a good time to completely rewire the whole house.
Three or Four double sockets in every bedroom. Consider where the bed will go ! Maybe a socket behind the bedside cabinet.
Maybe another higher up the wall for a TV and Sky box.
One next to the mirror wardrobe for the hairdryer.
Four/Five in the lounge and dining room.
10 in the kitchen
Security lighting and alarm system.
New RCB fuse box
I have just spent £3,000 on a house doing just that for the rewire and alarm, smoke alarms

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