If you’re wondering how messy a rewire is, the honest answer is that there will be some dust, chasing into walls and lifting of floorboards but it doesn’t have to mean your whole house is turned upside down. At Eru Electrics, we work room by room and keep disruption to a minimum wherever we can. For a typical 3 bedroom home, a full rewire might cost around £4000-£6000, depending on the property, the condition of the existing wiring and what needs to be installed.
One property we recently rewired is on Vaughn Drive, a three-bedroom link detached house dating back to the early 1990s. The original wiring is still in place and, with the owners planning to upgrade both their kitchen and bathroom, they've decided that now is the right time to bring the electrics up to date too.
Can you stay at home during a Rewire in Sittingbourne?
Yes, absolutely. Plenty of our customers choose to stay at home while the work is carried out. The owners on Vaughn Drive are planning to do exactly that. They're both out at work during the day, which makes things a little easier, and they've already moved as much as possible out of the house and stored it at their parents' home.
That sort of preparation can make a big difference. Having rooms cleared before we start means we can get to the areas we need more easily and spend less time moving your belongings around. We'll also talk through the work with you beforehand so you know which areas we're likely to be working in and when.
What happens during a Rewire in Sittingbourne?
A full rewire involves replacing the old electrical cables throughout the property and installing new sockets, switches and other electrical points as required.
Depending on the home, some walls will need to be chased to accommodate the new cables. Floorboards may also need to be lifted, particularly upstairs. It's worth remembering that we're not going to leave your house looking like a building site any longer than necessary. We'll work through the property systematically and keep things as tidy as we can along the way.
For homeowners planning other renovations, a rewire can actually be a really sensible time to do the work. In the case of Vaughn Drive, the kitchen and bathroom upgrades provide a great opportunity to sort the electrics at the same time rather than decorating everything first and then having to disturb it later.
Planning a Rewire in Sittingbourne?
If our home still has its original wiring and you're thinking about a kitchen, bathroom or wider renovation, it could be worth having the electrics checked before you get started.
At Eru Electrics, we'll explain what needs doing, what you can expect during the work and how we can make the process as straightforward as possible. If you're considering a Rewire in Sittingbourne, contact us today by phone on 01634 917122 or via our contact form and we'll be happy to arrange a chat and provide a quote.
