House Rewiring in Ramsgate & Thanet
Full and partial rewires for houses and flats, planned with you from the start and certified when the work is done.
Full rewires starting from £3,499 + VAT
5.0from over 130 Google reviewsOld wiring rarely announces itself. It can keep working for years while the insulation breaks down, the earthing falls short of today's standards and extension leads multiply. A rewire puts all of that right in one go.
We rewire homes across Ramsgate, Margate, Broadstairs and the rest of Thanet. Past jobs include a five-bedroom, four-storey house fully rewired in five days, and another house brought up to a safe standard. Every house is different, so we plan yours with you before any floorboards come up.
Signs your house may need rewiring
Condition matters more than age. These are the signs to look out for.
- Rubber, fabric or lead-covered cables, often found in older properties.
- An old fuse box with fuse wire and no RCD protection.
- Round-pin sockets, or sockets fitted low down on the skirting boards.
- Light fittings and switches with no earth wire.
- Scorch marks, warm sockets or a burning smell.
- Lights that flicker or breakers that trip with no obvious cause.
- Too few sockets, with extension leads in every room.
Full or partial rewire?
A full rewire replaces the wiring throughout the property, along with sockets, switches and usually the consumer unit. It makes sense when the wiring is old all the way through, or when you're renovating anyway.
A partial rewire focuses on one part of the house, such as a kitchen, an extension or a single floor, where the rest of the installation is in good condition. If you're not sure which you need, an EICR will tell you, and we'll give you a straight recommendation.
What a rewire involves
A rewire usually happens in two stages. First fix is when floorboards come up, channels are cut in walls and new cables are run to every point. Walls and ceilings then need making good. Second fix is when sockets, switches, lights and the consumer unit go in, and everything is tested.
It's messy work, and it's easiest in an empty house or before you redecorate. It's also the right moment to plan ahead. Think about extra sockets, outside lighting, data cabling for WiFi and networking, CCTV or a future EV charger.
Certified and notified
A rewire is notifiable work under Part P of the Building Regulations. As a NICEIC Approved Contractor working to the 18th Edition wiring regulations, we self-certify the work. You get an Electrical Installation Certificate for the new installation and a Building Regulations compliance certificate once it's notified. Keep them safe for when you sell.
How it works
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Survey and free quote
We look round the property, check the existing installation and talk through how you use each room. You get a clear, free quote.
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Plan the layout
We agree where sockets, switches and lights will go, and how the work will run around you.
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First fix
New cables are run to every point, and the old wiring is removed or disconnected.
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Second fix and testing
Sockets, switches, lights and the consumer unit are fitted, then every circuit is inspected and tested before it goes live.
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Certificates
You get your Electrical Installation Certificate, and we notify the work so your Building Regulations compliance certificate is issued.
What customers say about us
Vickie S. Couldn't recommend Ty and his team any higher. Whole rewire of a 5 bedroom, 4 storey house in 5 days!!!! Was worried about the works that needed doing, but worried unnecessarily! Honestly blown away by how efficient, professional and friendly Ty and his team were. 5 stars all day every day. Thanks guys.
Thomas M. Ty has done a fantastic job helping get my house safe and sorted. It needed quite a bit of work to bring everything up to scratch, and he’s handled it all brilliantly. The team have been responsive, efficient, and everything’s been done to a really high standard. They’ve been easy to work with clear communication and totally dependable. I’ll definitely call on for any future electrical work and would absolutely recommend.
Common questions
How do I know if my house needs rewiring?
Common signs are old rubber or fabric-covered cable, a fuse box with fuse wire, round-pin sockets, light fittings with no earth, and scorch marks or warm sockets. If you're not sure, book an EICR. It tests the installation and tells you whether repairs will do the job or whether a rewire is the better option.
How long does a house rewire take?
It depends on the size of the property, how it's built and whether it's empty or lived in. As one example, we fully rewired a five-bedroom house over four storeys in five days. A smaller or simpler home may take less time, and an awkward one more. We'll talk you through the likely timescale when we quote.
Can I stay in my house during a rewire?
Often, yes, although it is disruptive. There will be dust, floorboards up and times when the power is off. Some people move out for the messiest stages, or have the work done before they move in. We'll explain how the work would run in your home so you can decide what suits you.
Will the walls need replastering after a rewire?
Usually some making good is needed. Cables have to be chased into walls or run behind them, which leaves channels and holes to fill. How much depends on the property and the routes the cables take. We'll explain what to expect when we survey, so you can plan any decorating for after the rewire.
How much does a house rewire cost?
It depends on the size of the property, how many sockets and lights you want, how easy it is to get under the floors and into the loft, and whether the consumer unit is being replaced. We give free quotes after seeing the property, and we'll explain what's included so you can compare quotes fairly.
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EICR & Electrical Safety Certificates
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) tells you whether the electrics in a property are safe. We carry them out for landlords, homeowners, buyers and businesses across Thanet and the wider Kent area.
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Consumer Unit (Fuse Box) Replacement
Swap an old fuse box for a modern consumer unit with proper RCD protection, fitted, tested and certified by a NICEIC Approved Contractor.
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Electrical Fault Finding & Repairs
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Call us or send a message and we'll talk it through. Quotes are free and there's no obligation.