As a homeowner in Bracknell, have you spotted signs you need a rewire? Take a look at the guide Thames Valley Electricians have put together on rewiring your Bracknell home.
Signs you need a rewire!
Typically a house should require a full rewire every 25 years or so, this is to ensure the electrical circuits and wiring can cope with the demands of modern electrical appliances and to keep up with every evolving industry regulations.
However, there are a range of signs you might notice that suggest you need a house rewire, we recommend customers look out for the following signs:
● Old fashioned style fuse box.
● A variety of mismatched switches and plug sockets.
● Electrical hum or buzzing sound.
● Flickering lights.
● Tripping fuses.
● Fuses that blow out regularly.
● Scorch or burn marks on plug sockets or switches.
● Green Goo leaking from your electrics (as seen in our photo above)
● Electric shocks when turning appliances on.
When does a house need rewiring?
If you’ve taken a look at the list of signs you need a rewire and think, Yes, I do!
Then, you can rest assured, help is at hand. Thames Valley Electricians are NICEIC approved electricians which means we follow all industry regulations when installing new cables and circuits.
If you have noticed any of the signs mentioned above, we strongly suggest you leave the investigations to us, as experienced electricians we know how to be safe and keep you home safe while conducting our initial checks.
What happens during a house rewire?
Electrical wires are well concealed beneath flooring and with walls, that's why rewiring your home can cause some disruption. Electricians need access to existing wiring and this involves pulling back carpets, flooring and opening up walls.
Thames Valley Electricians try to adhere to the time frame we give our customers, a typical house rewire includes the following stages:
- Remove faulty or degraded wiring.
- Lay new cabling throughout your home.
- Install new wiring on power circuits and lighting circuits.
- We also provide customers with the option of installing new circuits associated with features such as smart lighting.
We find some homeowners take the opportunity to install or upgrade electrical components such as installing a modern consumer unit or modern plug sockets and switches.
The time taken to rewire a home actually depends on a number of factors such as the size of our home, the number of rooms and whether you might have more complex electrical systems to consider such as solar panel installations.
Thames Valley Electricians are honest and open with our clients, we strive to deliver excellent workmanship and precision during rewiring projects, always making safety the number one priority. As locals to Bracknell, we are very familiar with the variety of homes in the area, we take into consideration whether your home is a new build or has had an extension, these factors help us during the initial planning stages when conducting a house rewire.
Concerned with any signs you need a rewire at your Bracknell home? Our friendly team is on hand to book you an appointment with our experienced electricians.
