Are you considering rewiring your home? Are the electrics in your Birkenshaw home beginning to show their age?
Wiring, like the rest of your home, will begin to show signs of wear and tear as it comes to the end of its lifespan. Once it begins to deteriorate, you will need to call in a qualified electrician to rewire your home. Rewiring your home can seem like a daunting prospect and you likely have many questions. Quality Electrician are your local, qualified electrician in Birkenshaw. We are here to explain what rewiring your home entails.
How do I know when to Rewire?
The most common reason to rewire your home is the age of your current electrical installation. On average, we would expect the wiring in a home to be in good order for around 25 years. However, poor installation and bodged modifications can mean your wiring needs earlier attention. As a homeowner it can be difficult to accurately assess the state of your wiring as most of it is hidden away from sight. You may notice some niggles with your electrics when they begin to deteriorate. Lights may flicker, sockets work intermittently, and your fuse board may trip. It is advisable to call in your local electrician if any of these apply to your home. The only way to accurately assess the age and condition of your wiring is to have a qualified electrician inspect it. This inspection is called an Electrical Installation Condition Report, or EICR for short. The EICR is a thorough inspection of your fixed electrical installation. After completing the EICR, your electrician will be able to advise you of the condition of your wiring and let you know if a rewire would be advised.
When should I Rewire my Home?
Ideally a rewire would be performed in a completely empty home before a new owner moves in. In practice this is rarely an option and most rewires take place after a homeowner has lived in the property for a few months. Rewiring a home can involve considerable disruption and mess and it is certainly easier for both you and your electrician if you can stay elsewhere whilst the rewiring process is underway. At Quality Electrician Birkenshaw we appreciate that this is not always possible and will undertake a rewire with you in occupation. During the rewire you will find areas off limits to you and the power will be off for lengthy periods. We will keep you informed each step of the way to make the process as stressless as possible.
A full rewire should also be considered if you are planning any major renovations to your home such as an extension or new kitchen. Nobody wants to discover that they need a rewire after having their new kitchen fitted! If you are planning any renovations, then it is best to consult an electrician before you begin to avoid any expensive surprises. Our experienced electricians at Quality Electrician will be happy to advise you and help you plan your project.
Rewiring Process
Rewiring your Birkenshaw home involves every room in your house, including the loft and cellar. Floorboards and carpets will be lifted, and we will need to chase out the walls in every room. To keep the dust created by the chasing out to a minimum, at Quality Electrician we use a dust extraction machine. We also use cable capping to protect your new wiring whilst it is being plastered. A plasterer will be needed once the initial installation is completed, usually before the final fixtures are installed.
Whilst rewiring your home, your electrician will remove all old wiring, sockets, switches, and light fittings. They will replace these with new fixtures that meet current safety standards and regulations. Your electrician will also replace your current fuse board with a new one. They will discuss your current electrical needs and any plans you may have to ensure your new fuse board is future proofed.
A full rewire of your home will take several days to complete and your electrician will give you an estimated timeframe before work commences. They will keep you informed of their progress throughout the process. The size of your home and the complexity of your new wiring will determine exactly how long it will take. They will keep you informed of their progress throughout the process and talk you through your new installation before they leave.
If you are considering rewiring your home in Birkenshaw, then Quality Electrician are here to help. Our friendly, professional, and reliable NICEIC registered electricians will be happy to discuss your project with you. Call us today.
