Rewiring a 3 bed

morhen

Just having a quick google and there is a company called mjf electrical that covers Cheltenham. They have a list of prices that should give you an idea of prices in your area:

The cost of a rewire depends on a number of factors from property type and size to the age and construction of the build.

Please note the prices below are for guidance only, a personalised quote will be produced based on your specific property and requirements.

1 bedroom flat – from £2500+VAT                                  2 bedroom house – from £3200+VAT                               

2 bedroom flat – from £3000+VAT                                  3 bedroom house – from £3700+VAT

3 bedroom flat – from £3500+VAT                                  4 bedroom house – from £4200+VAT

2 bedroom bungalow – from £3200+VAT                      5 bedroom house – from £5000+VAT

No idea what they are like, but at least you have an idea of a rough price.  Deffinitely get more quotes!

Risteard

CasaCroft8 said:

I've got quote anxiety. Our electrics badly need doing. They're around 60 plus years old. I'm in a 3 bed terrace and our first and only quote we've had was for 10k. I'm not asking for that much really. Hopefully some other quotes will come in cheaper. But man i thought it would be about 7k. 3 sockets per room. Spots in the kitchen, dining room and bathroom. Pendants In the 3 bedrooms and lounge. An outside socket and porch light and a light on the top landing. Anyway good cheap thoughts my way. But does 10k sound what you'd expect? We're in Gloucestershire 

I've obviously not seen the property in question, but £10k is certainly very possible.

Costs have massively increased over the past number of years. Also Regulations constantly evolving means there are always new requirements, which will always affect the cost.

Downlights (spotlights) will very quickly massively increase the cost - if, say, you're substituting one centre light with a dozen downlights, then you're going to be paying a dozen times as much for that.

The last newbuild house I did (admittedly to the Irish National Rules for Electrical Installations, which differ from the IET (IEE) Wiring Regulations) was €10k +VAT. (It would cost substantially more today.) (Obviously a rewire would have been substantially dearer.) Recent remedial works with partial rewiring of a 3 bed installation to BS7671 was just shy of £5k. And this is in what is traditionally an economically deprived area.

I don't think it's realistic to think you will have a complete rewire of a 3 bed house in Gloucestershire (and with a significant number of downlights) for £5k. Not realistic at all...

CasaCroft8

Yikes. Maybe I need to rethink the spotlights then. I don't even really like spots but the dining room is so dark I thought they'd be a good idea and then carry them on to the bathroom and kitchen which are attached

CasaCroft8

I've re thought my plans. Sticking to 6 spots in dining room. I'm going to have one central light fitting in the bathroom and a light up cabinet so I can choose lifting I'd I wanted to. During light hours bathroom has a big window so not an issue. Kitchen I'm going to have one of those central fittings that has like 4 bulbs on it. Let's hope that brings the price down. 

morhen

CasaCroft8 said:

I've re thought my plans. Sticking to 6 spots in dining room. I'm going to have one central light fitting in the bathroom and a light up cabinet so I can choose lifting I'd I wanted to. During light hours bathroom has a big window so not an issue. Kitchen I'm going to have one of those central fittings that has like 4 bulbs on it. Let's hope that brings the price down. 

Just so you know, I had 8 downlights in my rewire, all in the kitchen.  They are actually quite cheap when purchased in bulk.  Not to mention people in the trade can get them even cheaper (pack of 10 for £50 etc).  There will always be people who charge above the average for work, as people will sometimes pay it.  10k is having a laugh for a rewire and I am sure you will find a quote around the 5k mark if you search long enough.

ka7e

Ikea TIGID or BAROMETER with 5 spots or a multi-branch chandelier will operate from a single light fitting, so save on installation costs. A rise and fall fitting over the dining area gives versatility. Central LED bathroom lights are flush-fitting and surprising bright. A plug socket near the front door is often useful if you have a front garden (for mower/garden tools) or car parking (hoover etc).

Ectophile

Buying downlighters is cheap.  It's paying someone to fit them that will cost the money.

Risteard

morhen said:

CasaCroft8 said:

I've re thought my plans. Sticking to 6 spots in dining room. I'm going to have one central light fitting in the bathroom and a light up cabinet so I can choose lifting I'd I wanted to. During light hours bathroom has a big window so not an issue. Kitchen I'm going to have one of those central fittings that has like 4 bulbs on it. Let's hope that brings the price down. 

Just so you know, I had 8 downlights in my rewire, all in the kitchen.  They are actually quite cheap when purchased in bulk.  Not to mention people in the trade can get them even cheaper (pack of 10 for £50 etc).  There will always be people who charge above the average for work, as people will sometimes pay it.  10k is having a laugh for a rewire and I am sure you will find a quote around the 5k mark if you search long enough.

Good downlights are far dearer than £50 for 10. The general ones I use (integrated; fire rated; dimmable and insulation coverable) are just under £17 each to the customer. "Pro" versions are obviously much dearer again.

will-he-payitoff

OP have they provided you with an itemised quote or just a figure of 10K?