Are you planning a home extension or major refurbishments? Or do you simply want to modernising the rewiring system in your home? House rewiring can make the electrical features in your home much safer and in line with current industry standards. As your go to professional electricians in Bracknell, we've put together some useful information to help answer those House Rewiring FAQ's.
What does house rewiring involve?
Essentially, we would replace any existing wiring within your Bracknell home and replace this with a whole new electrical system. Alongside replacing the wires, we will also upgrade and install new plug sockets, switches and a fuse box or consumer unit.
How often does a house need rewiring?
It's recommended that you carry out a house rewire every 25 years unless you’re planning on refurbishing your Bracknell property or planning an extension. In this case you may need a qualified electrician to carry out a rewire sooner.
What happens during the house rewire process?
Thames Valley Electricians have built excellent relationships with our customers, we pride ourselves on how honest and open we are with our clients. As rewire specialists, we have developed an excellent routine to complete a house rewire in Bracknell swiftly, safely and with as little disruption as possible.
- The process starts with an initial inspection known as an EICR, from the report we can determine the quality of your existing electrical systems and start the planning process with you.
- A house rewire consists of a range of jobs depending on your home, we replace any old or faulty sockets and switches, rewire any telephone socket. As well as installing new wiring, we are well equipped when it comes to installing smart technology features such as security systems and smart lighting.
- We encourage our clients to communicate any changes they might want along the way, if you want additional sockets or extra switches, just let us know so we can plan accordingly.
- Although we try to complete jobs as quickly as possible without compromising on quality, we will need to have access underneath floorboards and behind walls. As experienced electricians, we are able to solve any hurdles or problems we come across along the way to keep disruption to your home minimum.
Who can carry out a house rewire?
A house rewire should only be conducted by qualified electricians such as Thames Valley Electricians. We always adhere to the guidance and regulations provided to ensure your safety is paramount.
The demand for more and more electrical appliances in the home is ever increasing and with this comes an increased risk associated with electrical fires and electric shocks. By having your existing wiring systems checked and ensuring timely rewiring work is carried out you will reduce the risk. Hiring an NICEIC registered electrician such as ourselves means we can actually certify any of the work we carry out and you can be assured the work is completed to the highest standards.
If you’re based in Bracknell and have any questions about a house rewired, Thames Valley Electricians are happy to help. Contact us today.
