There always seems to be a lot of questions around the topic of rewiring a home, so let’s try and address the most common rewire questions for Wokingham homeowners and de-fuse the situation!
What is a rewire?
Rewiring involves a qualified and trusted professional(s) like ours at Thames Valley Electricians in Wokingham to remove all of the electrical wiring in every room of your home and replacing it with new wiring throughout making the installation safe.
How often does a rewire need to be carried out?
Guidelines suggest electrical wiring should be replaced every twenty-five years or if there are any obvious signs your electrics are outdated such as skirting board mounted sockets.
Is outdated and declining wiring really an issue?
YES! One of the most common causes of house fires is caused by faulty electrics and the old-style cables are renowned for catching fire.
I can’t tell if my wiring is old or not?
Simply give Thames Valley Electricians in Wokingham a call on 01344 970215 and we’ll be happy to talk you through it. We may even request you to send us an image(s) so we can decipher the installation for you.
Can I afford a rewire?
If your wiring is compromised we would say can you afford not to? We offer very competitive pricing and would be happy to fully discuss the same with you once we have all the details for the work to be carried out.
How long will the rewire take?
I don’t want to be left without power! As a rule of thumb most (but not all) rewiring installations take around 1-2 days. We will endeavour not to leave you with the power switched off overnight however, if this is unavoidable we can install temporary supplies which can be discussed.
I’m selling my house in Wokingham, is it worth forking out to have a rewire done, will it increase the value?
The housing market is always challenging. Obviously we cannot say for certain, but we believe if it does not add value albeit there is potential for it to, it will certainly increase the saleability.
I know my way around DIY cables, sockets and switches… can I rewire myself?
The short answer is no - you are not qualified to sign off the works carried out. With the greatest respect big jobs like a rewire can easily go wrong therefore we would always suggest giving Thames Valley Electricians a call on Wokingham 01344 970215 and we can ensure to avoid any blown fuses, flickering lights or annoying buzzing sounds!
How much of a disruption will it be?
A home rewire is not a small task therefore for as short a time as possible there will be disruption. We will advise what furniture will need to be moved out the way, if attics are to be cleared, suggest it be safer for pets such as dogs to not be in the home etc. It can also be a messy job with a lot of dust however we will endeavour to keep this to a minimum at all times. We can also, once the works are completed take away any rubbish at an agreed cost but will of course do a thorough clean up after ourselves.
I work from home; can I stay there whilst you are working?
We do not recommend anyone being inside the property aside from our Thames Valley Electricians during the rewire. It will technically be a building site and therefore a dangerous environment where health and safety come into play. if you do need to be in your Wokingham home during the rewire, it is possible - but you will be subjected to considerable noise and upheaval during the process.
If we have not answered you question amongst our Common Rewire Questions, please call Thames Valley Electricians on 01344 970215 or request a callback via our contact page on our website.
