If your home electrics have not been updated in many years or you have noticed signs of wear and tear, then don’t delay in contacting an electrician. It may be time to rewire your home. Thames Valley Electricians are a team of reliable and trustworthy electricians who can safely install and improve electrics in your Wokingham home.
How to Know if my Wokingham Home Needs Rewiring?
There are typical signs to identify if your home needs a rewire. If you are in any doubt, a qualified electrician will be able to assess your electrics and recommend if you should consider rewiring your home in Wokingham. Below is a list of common faults which would require a rewire:
- Old fashioned fuse box.
- Regularly tripping consumer unit.
- Crackling or buzzing sounds from electrical sockets.
- Electrical wiring, which is covered in black rubber or lead.
- The smell of burning or noticeable discolouration around plugs and sockets.
- Very hot plugs.
- Flickering lights.
- Older electrics – damage or signs of wear and tear.
These are just a few examples of problems that you may be experiencing in your home. If you notice any of the above or have other electrical issues, then contact a local electrician immediately to find the cause. Untreated electrics can be hazardous and has a potential to cause fires.
What Does Rewiring Your Home in Wokingham Involve?
A rewire is a large project which involves chasing walls and lifting floorboards. Old electrical wiring, sockets, circuits and electrical systems will be removed and replaced with new and improved electrical systems. Rewiring your home will not only reduce hazards but will also benefit you with up-to-date regulated safety features. This could simply be the installation of an RCD (Residual Current Device) which offers personal electrical protection from faulty appliances which your home may not currently have.
There are two types of rewires:
Full Rewires – A full rewire is where all parts of your electrical system are replaced. This is likely if your homes electrics have not been updated in 25-30 years.
Partial Rewires – A partial rewire is where only parts of your electrical system are upgraded or replaced. This could be renewing a certain circuit or part of that circuit. It is common for a partial rewire in homes which have recently had an extension and the old electrics need updating to match the newer systems or where damage has occurred causing electrical issues and safety problems in one area.
If you are unsure on what type of rewire your home requires, then speak with an electrician who can check the condition of your current electrics.
Who Can Rewire a House?
Rewiring is a complex job and needs to be carried out by a trained professional. If it’s not completed correctly, your home may have an increased risk of dangers. A qualified electrician has the knowledge and skills to carry out a rewire safely to a regulated standard. On completion of a rewire, a certificate will be issued ensuring the work has installed correctly. Thames Valley Electricians have been rewiring homes in Wokingham for many years. We are NICEIC approved, proving we can safely work on the electrics of domestic properties. Contact us today to discuss your house rewire.
