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It was a good decision to select Glenfield Electrical to undertake a rewire of our family home. I was pressed for time and I picked them at random from the local Glenfield magazine. Phil came to the house to see me. He was thorough in his evaluation of what was needed and gave me good advice on how to avoid unnecessary costs. His quote arrived very quickly. His team were brilliant, on time, efficient, hard-working. They treated the house as if it were their own. They all made a conscientious effort to reduce the amount of repair work necessary after a rewire. Superb job, very professional and friendly.
Our team of domestic electricians are seasoned pros at wiring designs and installations
All electrical installations suffer wear and tear over time because they’re a working mechanism made up of various components and working systems. So for wiring systems more than 25 years old, our advice is to get them checked on a regular basis.
This will help identify any faults or defects that need fixing, and give you a good idea of costs for an upgrade.
Glenfield Electrical has more than 20 years’ experience in wiring and rewires for people’s homes and our team of NICEIC-registered domestic electricians are experts at rewires, wiring inspections and installations. From entire house rewires to solar panel wiring and Tesla Powerwall wiring, we’ve got it covered.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our customers usually have plenty of questions when making the decision to rewire or install wiring in a new-build. So here we try to answer some of the most frequently asked.
A full rewire usually takes place when
- major building work such as an extension or conversion is being carried out – prior to any plastering or decoration
- your home has suffered flood or fire damage
- electrical installations have become unsafe
- you want to install several new circuits
- you’re investing in an upgrade of your property
Whatever the reason, having a full rewire bring the electrical installations in your home up-to-date with the latest wiring regulations.
It also gives you the chance to modernise your home with a new consumer unit, additional sockets to suit your needs (including USB sockets for your phone or laptop) and the more reliable wiring available.
Before ordering a full rewire it might be worth having a full inspection of your electrics beforehand. You can ask us to carry out an electrical inspection (sometimes known as a periodic inspection) of your home.
Much like an MOT, this is an inspection of the current condition of an electrical installation in your property. On completion, you’ll receive an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR), which gives the lowdown on any damage, deterioration, defects and dangerous conditions.
Rewires do require a large amount of disruption to the main fabric of your property. It’s likely, for example, that all your switches, fittings, sockets and the consumer unit will be replaced and require new wiring.
A total rewire will involve two stages of working
1 First fix
This is all that work that takes place before plastering and often at the same time as any central heating and plumbing work. To ensure all cabling is hidden, the installation will involve lifting floor coverings and floorboards and possibly skirting boards too.
During ‘first fix’ you can also do the following
- fit new back boxes for sockets and switches
- rewire for modern central heating controls, alarms, smoke detectors and doorbells
- add outdoor lighting and sockets
- rewire telephone and television aerial sockets
- add a separate circuit with separate switching for table and standard lamps
- add automated lighting, home network cabling, speaker cabling and other modern technology
2 Second fix
Once the first fix stage has been completed, the property can be re-plastered or the walls and ceilings filled and made good, and the flooring replaced.
During this phase, our electricians will fit sockets and switch plates, light fittings, the consumer unit, any electric fans, cookers, extractor hoods, electric showers and the immersion heater if there is a hot water storage cylinder.
A full rewire can take, on average, between five and 10 days, depending on the size of the property. The time taken depends on the number of contractors working and the exact scope of work involved.
Every job is different depending on the size of property, whether it’s occupied or not, and the number and finishes of accessories to be installed. An approximate cost for a three-bedroom semi-detached house would be between £3,000 and £4,000.
Choosing an NICEIC or ELECSA-registered contractor is a householder’s best way to ensure a safe job.
Our domestic electricians are registered with NICEIC (National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting). This means they’re assessed on a regular basis to ensure high standards and their work is checked against the IET Wiring Regulations as well as other standards.
Yes, all rubbish and any debris created will be placed into rubble sacks and removed from your home.
Yes, anyone who says no is telling fibs! However we do try to keep this to a minimum by constantly cleaning as we go along, with the use of dust sheets and vacuum cleaners.
No, all of our electrical engineers and apprentices are employed directly by Glenfield Electrical. We only use sub-contractors for plastering works. We wouldn’t expect you to pay us for our plastering because we’re not very good at it!
Any more questions? Then please do give us a call on 0116 473 7113. We understand that these can feel like big decisions, so we’ll answer whatever questions you have to make sure that you’re fully informed.
Our guarantee
When it comes to rewires and wiring installations for your home, you’ll want complete confidence in the domestic electricians you choose.
We offer a comprehensive, five-year guarantee on all our home rewires and wiring. And this is backed by membership of the NICEIC, the industry-recognised qualification, to give you confidence.
With our friendly, highly trained electricians, you’ll find a team you can rely on. We turn up on time, we deliver as promised, and we always leave our work areas clean and tidy.
And then there’s the simple ‘Phil’s promise’ guarantee from our boss – if you’re unhappy with any aspect of our work, let us know and we’ll put it right ASAP.
So call us today. Our team of experienced, NICEIC-qualified electricians will keep you safe and warm, and save you money. Give us a ring on 0116 478 3679.
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