Cardiff has some of the finest Victorian and Edwardian terraces in Wales, and streets across Cathays, Roath and Grangetown are full of them, but many still carry wiring that is decades past its intended life. I carry out full and partial rewires across these areas, replacing old rubber or fabric-insulated cables, undersized lighting circuits and outdated consumer units with a modern, safe installation that meets current regulations. Solid-wall properties like these are prone to damp finding its way into old cable runs behind plaster, which is one of the most common reasons an EICR comes back with serious faults. I plan the work to suit how the property is used, whether it is owner-occupied, a family home or a rental, and I am used to working around period features that need protecting rather than ripping out.
A rewire is disruptive by nature, so I plan each job carefully to keep the mess and the time you are without power to a minimum, working room by room where that suits the household better than one long shutdown. Every rewire I carry out is notified to Building Control and signed off with your certificate at the end, so you have proper proof of the work for a mortgage, insurance or a future sale. I am happy to talk through options for period homes, such as keeping original switches and sockets where they can be safely reused, or matching new fittings to the style of the house. Whatever the scope, I test everything thoroughly before I leave and talk you through what has been done in plain English, not jargon.
Full and Partial Rewires
Whether the whole property needs new wiring or just certain circuits are outdated, I assess the installation properly and recommend the right scope rather than always pushing a full rewire.
Notified and Certified
Every rewire is notified to Building Control and signed off with your certificate at the end, giving you proper documented proof of the work for a mortgage, insurance or a future sale.
Care with Period Features
I work carefully around original coving, skirting and period switch plates in Cathays, Roath and Grangetown terraces, keeping what can be kept and matching new fittings sensitively.
Your questions, answered
How much does a rewire cost in Cardiff?
A typical three-bed broadly falls between £3,500 and £6,500 depending on size and access, but every property differs. I always give you one fixed written price before any work starts.
How long does a house rewire take?
A typical three-bed home usually takes one to two weeks depending on size and access, and I plan the work to keep you without power for as little time as possible.
Will I need to move out during the rewire?
Most people stay in the property while I work room by room, though some prefer to be away for the noisiest days. I talk through what suits your household before I start.
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