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House Rewiring
Bristol & South Gloucestershire

Old rubber wiring, round-pin sockets, no earth — or an EICR report that says the installation is beyond repair. We carry out full and partial rewires to modern BS 7671 standard, with full certification on completion.

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Scope of Work

Full Rewire or Partial Rewire?

We'll assess which is appropriate after a site visit. Here's the difference.

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Full Rewire

Complete replacement of all wiring

Every circuit in the property is replaced from scratch — all cables, all accessories, all connections, and the consumer unit. The right choice when the installation is old, unsafe throughout, or when carrying out a complete renovation.

Typically required when:

  • arrow_rightRubber, fabric or lead-sheathed wiring is present
  • arrow_rightThe installation has no earth (TT or TNS without earth)
  • arrow_rightMultiple EICR C1/C2 codes across all circuits
  • arrow_rightProperty is pre-1970s and has never been rewired
  • arrow_rightMajor renovation or extension is planned
  • arrow_rightSelling a property with a failing installation
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Partial Rewire

Targeted replacement of specific circuits

Only the circuits or areas that are unsafe or being extended are replaced. More cost-effective when the majority of the installation is in good condition and only specific sections need attention.

Typically required when:

  • arrow_rightOne or two circuits have specific EICR faults
  • arrow_rightAdding new circuits for an extension or conversion
  • arrow_rightUpgrading kitchen or bathroom wiring only
  • arrow_rightReplacing an old ring main in one area
  • arrow_rightRemedial work following an EICR report
  • arrow_rightAdding circuits for EV charger or hot tub
Warning Signs

Signs Your Home May Need Rewiring

Don't ignore these. An EICR inspection will confirm the picture.

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Rubber or fabric-covered cables

Visible in loft, under floors or at the consumer unit. These insulation types harden and crack over time, exposing live conductors. A serious fire risk.

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Round-pin sockets

Pre-BS 1363 sockets indicate an installation from the 1940s–1960s. These have no earth sleeve protection on the pin apertures.

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Round bakelite switches

Circular or brown/cream metal switches with a round profile are from pre-1960s installations — frequently found in period Bristol terraces.

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No earth wire visible

Two-wire systems (live and neutral only, no earth) cannot be made safe without rewiring. This is especially common in properties with older wiring or additions made in the 1950s–70s.

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Burning smell or discolouration

Scorch marks around sockets, switches or light fittings, or a persistent burning smell, can indicate arcing from deteriorating insulation.

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Breakers trip regularly

Frequent tripping can indicate overloaded ageing cables that can't handle modern loads — or underlying faults in deteriorating insulation.

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Damp or flood history

Water ingress into electrical installations can cause long-term insulation damage that isn't always visible. An EICR will identify this.

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EICR identified C1 or C2 codes

A professionally conducted EICR will definitively identify any unsafe conditions. C1 codes require immediate action. C2 codes require urgent remediation.

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Pre-1970s property, never rewired

If your property was built before 1970 and has no record of a rewire, the chances are the installation is due for replacement regardless of how it appears visually.

Not sure if your installation needs attention? An EICR will give you a definitive answer.

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The Process

What Happens During a Rewire

A rewire is a significant undertaking. Here's what to expect from start to finish.

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Site survey & quote

Step 1

We visit the property to assess the existing installation, count circuits, check the consumer unit location and discuss the scope. You receive a fixed written quote — no day-rate surprises.

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Preparation

Step 2

Before we start: furniture is moved or protected, floors are covered, and access routes are established. If you are living in the property, we discuss a room-by-room sequence to minimise disruption.

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First fix — cabling

Step 3

We install all new cables through the property — running through voids, lofts and floor spaces where possible, and chasing into walls where necessary. The consumer unit is replaced at this stage.

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Ready for your plasterer

Step 4

Once first fix cabling is complete, the property is handed back to you to arrange plastering and making good of any chases. Making good is not part of our service — this stage gives you time to get your plasterer in before we return for second fix.

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Second fix — accessories

Step 5

We fit all new sockets, switches, light fittings, smoke detectors and other accessories. The installation starts to look finished at this stage.

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Testing & certification

Step 6

Every circuit is tested in full against BS 7671. We issue a full Electrical Installation Certificate and submit the Part P Building Regulations notification.

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Part P Notified

A rewire is notifiable under Part P. We submit the notification as a registered competent person — you receive a Building Regulations completion certificate.

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BS 7671 Certified

Every rewire is completed and tested to BS 7671:2018+A4:2026. The EIC documents all test results and the scope of work.

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Electrical Installation Certificate

Issued on completion. Keep it with your property documents — it's required for home insurance, mortgage applications, and sale.

Greg Piskozub — NAPIT registered electrician, Live Line Electrical

Greg Piskozub — Founder & Lead Electrician

Why Us

A Rewire Is a Big Job — Choose Carefully

A rewire involves significant disruption to your home and a substantial investment. The quality of the work directly affects the safety of everyone who lives there for the next 25–40 years. Greg Piskozub has carried out rewires in period Bristol terraces, 1960s semis, new-build extensions and everything in between.

As a property developer as well as an electrician, Greg understands how electrical work fits into the broader picture of renovation projects — timescales, other trades, planning for redecoration. You get honest advice, a fixed price, and a single point of contact throughout.

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FAQ

Common Questions

A typical 3-bed semi takes 5–7 working days. Larger properties take longer. We give you a time estimate as part of the quote so you can plan accommodation if needed.

Yes — cables need to be chased into walls and ceilings in most cases. We protect floors and furniture throughout, but please note that making good the chases (plastering, filling) is not part of our service. You will need to arrange a plasterer separately after the first fix cabling is done. This is why many customers time a rewire alongside a planned refurbishment so all the decoration work happens at once.

For a full rewire, yes — practically speaking. The power is off for most of each working day and the disruption makes the property very difficult to live in. For a partial rewire, it depends on which rooms are affected.

A full rewire replaces every circuit, cable and accessory throughout the property. A partial rewire only replaces the circuits that need attention. We recommend the appropriate scope after the site survey.

Every property is different — size, number of circuits, condition and access all affect the price. We don't publish guide prices as they can be misleading. We offer free site surveys and provide a fixed written quote. Call us to arrange a visit.

An Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) confirming the full installation complies with BS 7671. We also submit the Part P Building Regulations notification — you receive a completion certificate from the registered body.

Often yes — especially if you're unsure of the extent of the problem. An EICR will give you a clear picture of which circuits are unsafe, which helps us scope the work accurately and avoid quoting for more than is needed.

Get a Quote

Request a Free Site Survey

We'll come out to assess the installation in person and provide a fixed written quote. No obligation, no pressure.

Useful to have ready:

  • infoAge of property and when it was last rewired (if known)
  • infoAny EICR reports you already have
  • infoDetails of any planned renovation or extension work
  • infoAccess to loft, underfloor spaces and consumer unit
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