How Much Does a House Rewire Cost?
- Typical price ranges for different house sizes and scenarios
- What affects the cost of a rewire (and how to reduce it)
- What to expect in a proper quote
- How to pay for it
- And the easiest way to get a free, no-obligation estimate from a qualified rewire specialist
Let’s get into it…
What Affects the Price of a House Rewire?
There’s no one-size-fits-all cost for a rewire. Here are the key factors that influence your quote:
- Size of property: More rooms = more circuits, sockets, switches, and cable runs.
- Is the house occupied? It’s quicker and easier to rewire an empty home.
- Access & layout: Lofts, basements, and tight spaces take more time.
- Wall types: Plasterboard is easier to chase into than brick or concrete.
- Age of the house: Older properties often have more outdated systems or surprises.
- Decorative elements: Period features and newly decorated rooms take more care.
- Electrical spec: Are you going for the basics, or adding stylish lighting, USB sockets, or an EV charger?
- Urgency: Emergency rewires or tight project timelines may increase cost due to team mobilisation.
Top Tip: You don’t always need a full rewire, we’ll advise honestly if a partial upgrade is more suitable.
Typical House Rewire Costs (UK)
Here’s a rough guide to what a full rewire might cost depending on your home:
| Property Type | Occupied? | Estimated Cost (Inc. VAT) |
| 2-bed terraced (unoccupied) | No | £3,000 – £4,000 |
| 3-bed semi-detached | Yes | £4,000 – £5,500 |
| 4-bed detached (occupied) | Yes | £5,500 – £7,000+ |
| Flat / apartment | Varies | £2,500 – £4,500 |
These are averages. A personalised quote based on your layout and needs is the best way to get an accurate figure.
Use our Instant House Rewire Quote Tool to get an estimate tailored to your property in under 2 minutes.
Where Does Your Money Go? (Labour vs Materials)
Most of the cost of a house rewire comes from labour, it’s skilled, detailed, and time-intensive work. A typical breakdown might look like:
- Labour: 65–75%
- Materials: 20–30%
- Certification & testing: 5–10%
Materials include:
- Cabling and wiring
- Sockets, switches, and lighting points
- A new consumer unit (fuse box)
- Trunking, accessories, and fixings
Don’t forget, you’re also paying for qualified, NICEIC-registered electricians who work safely and efficiently in your home.
What’s Included in a Full House Rewire Quote?
Not all quotes are created equal. Here’s what you should expect in a full, transparent quote:
- Clear list of what’s being installed in each room
- Installation of a new consumer unit (fuse board)
- Final inspection, testing, and NICEIC certification
- A full home tidy-up
- Timescales and payment terms
What to ask before agreeing to a home rewire quote:
- “Is this the total price, or could there be extras?”
- “Does it include making good or do I need a decorator after?”
- “How will the work be phased or scheduled?”
At Ready to Rewire, we pride ourselves on quotes that are clear, fair, and with no hidden costs.
What Does a House Rewire Cost in the Midlands (vs UK Average)?
As a Worcestershire-based company, most of our pricing examples reflect Midlands labour rates, typically lower than London or the South East.
So if you’re comparing quotes:
- Expect London quotes to be 15–30% higher
- Rural areas may vary based on contractor availability
- Always check whether VAT is included
How to Pay for a House Rewire
We understand this is a big investment, but it’s also one of the most important for your home’s safety and value.
Here’s how many of our customers approach it:
- Deposit & staged payments: Most rewires are paid in phases (e.g. 10% up front, 90% on completion).
- Finance or credit: Some clients spread the cost using interest-free credit or home improvement loans.
- Planning ahead: Book in advance and reserve your slot while you prepare funds.
Our team can talk through the options and give clear payment terms before any work begins.
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Cost of a House Rewire FAQs
How much does a full house rewire typically cost?
As a guide, here’s what our customers usually pay:
- 1-bed flat: £2,500–£3,500
- 3-bed semi: £3,000–£5,000
- 4-bed detached: £4,500–£6,500+
These prices include labour, materials, certification, and making good to a safe standard. The final cost is shaped by your property’s size, access, and specific requirements.
We’ll never quote blindly. We always carry out a home visit or video assessment before providing a fixed, transparent quote.
What affects the price of a rewire?
- Size and layout of your home
- Whether the house is occupied or vacant
- Access to floors and walls (solid floors can take longer)
- Whether your consumer unit (fuse board) also needs replacing
- The number of sockets, switches, and lighting points
- Any extras, like garden lighting or EV charger prep
We’ll talk you through these during your quote so there are no surprises.
Can I reduce the cost of my rewire?
- Vacant property? You’ll save on labour time and protection measures.
- Combine trades. Doing plastering, decorating or other renovations? Timing things together can reduce costs.
- Phased work. For larger jobs, we can break things into manageable chunks if you need to spread the budget.
We’re flexible and will always find a solution that works for you.
How disruptive is a rewire and how long will it take?
We typically allow:
- 3–5 days for smaller properties
- 5–7+ days for larger or more complex layouts
Yes, we’ll need to lift floors and chase some walls—but we use dust sheets, clean as we go, and always treat your home with respect. We’ll work around your schedule and explain every step in advance.
If you’re living in the property during the work, we’ll plan carefully to keep at least one room usable at all times.
What’s included in your quote and are there any hidden costs?
- Labour and materials
- Full testing and NICEIC certification
- Removal of old cabling and consumer unit
- Making good to a safe, plaster-ready standard
No extras unless we agree it together first. If we discover anything unexpected during the job, we’ll show you and talk through the options.
Do I have to pay everything upfront?
- Deposit to secure your booking and materials
- Milestone payment halfway through (e.g. first-fix complete)
- Final balance after full testing, sign-off, and your approval
We’ll confirm the payment schedule before we begin—no surprises.
Do I really need a full rewire or can parts be upgraded?
We only recommend a full rewire if it’s truly necessary—based on age, safety, and compliance.
Why choose Ready to Rewire even if someone else is cheaper?
Here’s what makes us different:
- NICEIC Approved for full peace of mind
- Plenty of 5-star testimonials from real local homeowners
- Transparent pricing no hidden extras, ever
- Experienced, respectful electricians who treat your home like their own
- Certificates and warranties provided as standard
You’re not just buying wires you’re buying trust, safety, and a smooth experience from start to finish.
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