Full House Rewiring In Steyning

There are several red flags to look out for. If your fuse box has a wooden back, uses rewireable "cardboard" fuses, or if you have black rubber-coated cables, it is time for an upgrade. Other signs include flickering lights, sockets that feel hot to the touch, or a persistent smell of burning plastic. If your home hasn't been rewired in the last 25 to 30 years, it likely won't meet current safety regulations.

For a standard three-bedroom house, a full rewire usually takes between 5 and 10 working days. This depends on whether the property is empty or occupied. If you are living in the house while we work, we aim to keep at least one circuit live so you have power in the evenings. We break the work down into "first fix" (running the cables) and "second fix" (fitting the sockets and testing).

Rewiring is a disruptive job because cables are hidden inside walls and under floors. However, we take every precaution to be as neat as possible. We use dust extraction when cutting into plaster and we plan our cable routes to minimise the number of "chases" (channels) we need to make. In older Steyning properties with historic features, we often use clever routing through voids to protect the building's fabric.

Yes, a new consumer unit is the heart of a full rewire. We replace old fuse boards with modern RCBO distribution boards. These offer much better protection because each circuit is protected individually. If one circuit trips due to a faulty toaster, the rest of your lights and sockets stay on. We also include Surge Protection Devices (SPDs) as standard to protect your computers and smart TVs.

Absolutely. Once the job is complete and we have carried out all the necessary instrument tests, we issue an Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC). We also manage the Part P notification to your local authority (Horsham District Council), which confirms the work meets all current UK building regulations. You should keep these documents safe as you will need them if you ever decide to sell your property.

Yes, if the rest of your home's wiring is in good condition, we can perform a partial rewire. This is common during kitchen refits or when building a garden office. We will check your existing consumer unit to see if it can handle the additional load. If it is an older board, we may need to upgrade it or add a dedicated sub-board to make sure the new circuits are safe and compliant.