Poor wiring practice, the image above shows water entry in junction box, electric cable not protected or fixed to wall , cable used as a clothes line.

Are there difficulties faced with rewiring a home

The ease or difficulty of rewiring your home will be partly dependent on the type of house (i.e. solid brick, timber) that you live in. In order to install and conceal new electrical cabling, access under floors and in roof space becomes important.  When rewiring power points in a solid brick home we sometimes have to take up the floorboards,  or use the outside part of the wall and install conduit, This may be acceptable if the home is under renovation.

Most homes whether timber or brick veneer  have cavity gaps between the walls, so the electric cables can be installed without any inconvenience. However, when rewiring two-storey houses, there’s no avoiding lifting up the floorboards on the second level or a popular choice is to cut plaster ceilings to gain access and create man traps in walk in robes.

Unfortunately many issues that come with rewiring cannot be detected until rewiring begins even if you site has been inspected.This should not be a deterrent as there can be solutions to overcome most issues. There are many rules and regulations our electricians need to comply with and safe work practices are always adopted.

Alternative home cable systems

When engaging in an electrical rewire the opportunity in installing additional power points, lighting points new light fittings, data home networking, phone points and TV outlets can be an advantage and cost effective way to modernise your home.

Do I need to be at home when rewiring my home

When it comes to the question of staying in the home versus taking yourself away while the rewiring job is being done, the best thing to do is converse with our electricians and they will explain the schedule for the day. Most of the time being home will not be difficult to live around as we communicate with our customers at all times and clean up after each day.

How long will electrical house rewire take to complete

The number of days an electrical house rewire will take depends on the number of power and lighting points to be installed this also includes, electric ovens, hot water system, air conditioning, TV points, exhaust fans, phone and data points. As a general rule of time frame between 5 to 10 days for a medium size house. If you choose to replace your light fittings then this will add addition time also.

If your rewire also includes consumer mains upgrade then a truck appointment is arranged with your electricity retailer. This includes faxing an electrical work request, waiting for a response / payment agreement and then booking your appointment.

Our rewiring technique is done in such a way that the family always has electric services running in the evening, when they are home.

Estimate –  Costs of rewiring a home

The cost of a rewire should be looked at as an investment as well as safety and will depend on the number of points, lighting, power points and main switch boards are installed, not only a safety benefit, a positive outcome will be the increased value added when completed.