What's involved
First fix (chasing walls, running new cables and back boxes) and second fix (fitting sockets, switches, lights and a new consumer unit), followed by full testing and a BS 7671 Electrical Installation Certificate plus Part P notification. Partial rewires tackle only the older or unsafe circuits.
- Warning signs a home needs rewiring: wiring installed before the 1980s, rubber or fabric-covered cables, an old fuse box with ceramic fuses, black round switches, or a recent Unsatisfactory EICR.
- Billericay has a lot of 1930s Queen's Park and Sunnymede semis and 1960s–80s private estates where original wiring is now beyond its service life.
- You receive an Electrical Installation Certificate and a Part P Building Regulations notification — documents you'll want when selling or remortgaging.
When you need house rewiring
Rubber, lead or fabric-insulated wiring, an old fuse box with rewireable fuses, frequent tripping, too few sockets, an extension or renovation, or a failed EICR.
House Rewiring — at a glance
| Typical price | £3,500–£7,500 (2–4 bed) typical full rewire |
|---|---|
| Typical timeframe | 5–10 working days |
| Building Regs (Part P) | Notifiable work — we certify and notify it |
| Certification | Completed to BS 7671 (18th Edition) with the correct certificate |
| Areas covered | Billericay, Basildon, Wickford, Brentwood, Ingatestone, Stock & nearby |
See our full price guide — every job is confirmed with a fixed written quote first.
Get a free house rewiring quote
We respond within one working day
- 1. Tell us the job — a quick description and your postcode, no obligation.
- 2. Free written quote — a clear, itemised price with no hidden call-out fees.
- 3. Certified work — completed to BS 7671 with your certificate and Part P notification.
- NICEIC Registered
- Part P Approved
- NAPIT
- Fully Insured
House Rewiring — FAQs
How long does a full rewire take?
A typical 3-bed Billericay home takes around 5–10 working days depending on size, access and whether it's occupied. We agree a schedule with you before starting.
Do I have to move out during a rewire?
Not always, but it is disruptive — floors come up and walls are chased, and power is off in stages. Many people stay put for a partial rewire but move out for a full one.
How do I know if my house needs rewiring?
Warning signs include wiring installed before the 1980s, rubber or fabric-covered cables, an old fuse box with ceramic fuses, black round switches, or a recent Unsatisfactory EICR.
Will you make good the walls afterwards?
We chase in and patch the plaster to a ready-to-decorate finish. We'll agree up front whether we make good or leave it for your decorator, so it's clear in the quote.
Do I get a certificate for a rewire?
Yes — you receive an Electrical Installation Certificate and a Building Regulations (Part P) compliance notification, which you'll want when selling the property.