Full & partial rewires
Plan the electrics around the finished property — not the old layout.
Carefully planned rewiring for older homes, renovations, extensions and defined areas that need electrical renewal.
Choose the right scope
Full rewire or partial rewire?
Renew the electrical installation throughout the property.
Appropriate where the wiring is unsuitable, the property is being comprehensively renovated or the planned layout requires widespread changes.
- New circuits and wiring
- Planned socket and lighting positions
- Consumer unit and protection as required
- Inspection, testing and certification
Focus on a defined area or selected circuits.
Suitable where part of the installation can remain and the proposed changes can be safely integrated with it.
- Kitchen or extension wiring
- Selected circuit replacement
- Room renovation electrical work
- Testing of affected work
Project planning
Decisions to make before walls are finished.
Furniture and room use
Where beds, televisions, desks and seating will sit.
Kitchen and appliances
Exact appliance positions and supply requirements.
Lighting and controls
General, task, feature and external lighting arrangements.
Data and future use
Home working, entertainment, security and potential future equipment.
Typical project stages
From survey to final handover.
- 01
Survey and design
Assess the property, agree the layout and define the work.
- 02
First fix
Install cables and boxes before plastering and final surfaces.
- 03
Second fix
Fit accessories, lighting and equipment after finishes are ready.
- 04
Inspection and testing
Verify the completed installation and provide appropriate certification.
Prepare for disruption
Rewiring affects access, power and decoration.
The exact impact depends on the property, whether it is occupied and how much of the installation is being replaced. Discuss furniture, floor access, working hours, other trades and making good before the programme is agreed.
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Rewiring FAQs.
What is the difference between a full and partial rewire?
A full rewire replaces the electrical wiring throughout the property. A partial rewire focuses on a defined area or circuit where the remaining installation is suitable to stay in service.
Can a property remain occupied during a rewire?
It depends on the scale and layout of the work. Rewiring is disruptive, so access, power availability, furniture and decoration should be discussed during planning.
When should electrical planning happen during a renovation?
As early as possible. Agreeing socket, lighting, appliance and data positions before plastering and final finishes reduces changes and disruption later.
Will the new installation be tested?
Yes. New and altered electrical work is inspected, tested and certified as appropriate when completed.
Planning a renovation?
