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6 Reasons to Re-wire Your Home

 

 

Are you thinking about whether it's time to re-wire your home? Perhaps you've bought a 'do-er upper'/Project home, maybe you've just bought your forever home. Electrical wiring can degrade over time and regulations change. If you're one of the people mentioned above, here are six reasons why you should consider re-wiring your home.

  1. Safety First:

Outdated wiring can pose significant safety risks, such as electrical fires and shocks. With safety equipment always being improved, re-wiring your home will provide you with a safer environment for you and your family.

  1.  Modern Living Requirements: 

As technology and appliances evolve, so does our energy usage and the amount of electronics we use. Re-wiring your home provides an opportunity to create a tailored set up that meets your needs. No more sockets hidden behind sofas or wardrobes! Design and install sockets and lights where you want them so you never have to fight some furniture again!

  1. Compliance with Regulations: 

The British wiring regulations are constantly changing to protect us. If your home's wiring is outdated, it may not comply with the latest standards. Rewiring ensures that your property meets current regulations, giving you peace of mind and potentially increasing the resale value of your home.

  1. Energy Efficiency:

Despite LED lights being around for quite a while now, I still see halogen lights all the time! By re-wiring your home, you can install energy-efficient lighting and even smart thermostats to help reduce your energy bills over time. 

  1. Improved Aesthetics:

Consider re-wiring your home as an opportunity to upgrade the way your home looks.  Decorative sockets can really bring a room together and with so many options to pick from there will definitely be a style and finish that finishes the décor in the room. 

  1. Peace of Mind:

Knowing that your home has been freshly re-wired and is up to date gives you peace of mind knowing you won’t have any electrical issues. Some electrical faults require lifting flooring and cutting open walls and ceilings, who wants that after they’ve just decorated their entire house?! Just know that using a registered electrician to re-wire your home means you get an insurance backed warranty; Should the worst happen, you’ll be covered. 

 

Re- wiring your home is an investment that ensures safety, compliance, and adaptability to modern living standards. Don't wait until issues arise – consider re-wiring your home today. 

 

Old socket and fused spur from the 1960's

If your sockets and switches look similar to the ones pictured above then you are using antiquated sockets from the 1960's and there's a high probability that the wiring connected to those sockets is the same age if not older. If this is your home then you should really consider a re-wire as your home electrics are incredibly outdated.

 

 

 

Home Re-wires

2 min ago By Haydon

Home Re-wires
By Haydon the Electrician | Watt & Co. Electrical Ltd.

Why re-wire your home?

If your home is more than 35 years old, or you're planning a renovation, it's worth checking if your electrical installation meets the latest regulations and if it doesn't, it's worth considering a full home re-wire. Outdated wiring can be inconvenient with too few sockets or in the wrong locations but it can also be dangerous. In this post, I’ll walk you through when a rewire might be needed, how the process works, what it costs, and how to know what’s right for your home.

First fix wiring on a partial home rewire in Bath

Can You Rewire a Home in Stages?

18 min ago By Haydon

Can You Rewire a Home in Stages?  

A full home rewire is quite a substantial job, and if you're living in the property at the same time then a home rewire can be quite intrusive. especially if you’re living in the property during the work. Because a house rewire is a big job it can also come with a big cost, many homeowners in Bath and West Wiltshire wonder if it’s possible to rewire a home in stages rather than all at once. The short answer is yes—it can be done, but there are important factors to consider.

Evidence your West Wiltshire home may need a re-wire

How to know if you're due a home re-wire

2 hours ago By Haydon

Old and faulty wiring can be a hidden issue in many homes, especially those built over 30 years ago or on those that have had poor DIY work carried out by 'someone who knows electrics'. Sometimes the best case solution is to re-wire your home. Old and wiring will not always require a home re-wire but it may have faults that are not visible, the signs of wear and tear can show up various ways, things like sockets that get warm to the touch. Sockets or lights that occasionally stop working or random tripping of your fuseboard.

Evidence that a home is likely due a rewire

When was the last time you thought about the wiring in your home?

2 weeks ago By Haydon

When was the last time you thought about the wiring in your home?

If your property is over 30 years old or you’ve noticed flickering lights, RCD's tripping at random or some really old sockets still in use, it might be time to consider a full re-wire of your home. Modern living puts greater demand on electrical systems, with everything from smart devices to home offices and EV chargers relying on reliable power.

First fix of a light switch on a rewire in corsham

Why you should consider re-wiring when you buy your forever home

1 month ago By Haydon

Buying your forever home is an exciting step but have you thought about the condition of its wiring? Many older properties were wired using different techniques to today. Older homes quite often have multiple joint boxes under the floors which are susceptible to loose connections and other faults. These joint boxes are often impossible to locate and fix without lifting up flooring - quite the time consuming task!

A professional home re-wire will remove those weak-links that could cause issues in he future as all connections will be accessible.

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