You’d be amazed at the sheer number of electrical cables hidden all over your home and it’s no surprise rewiring a house isn’t a quick and easy job. A full home rewire needs to be done carefully and expertly to avoid the risk of fires or electrocution. In fact, rewiring a house involves:
- Replacing back boxes on switches and sockets
- Running new electrical cables throughout the house
- Upgrading size of cables for electric shower, hob and oven
- Relocating and adding additional socket outlets
- Plaster repairs
- Installing new consumer unit
- Testing
- Issuing relevant certificates
What’s more, there’s a range of different advantages to a home rewire. These include reduced chance of fires and shocks, adding value to your home and increasing your home’s energy efficiency.