If you think your house needs a rewire give us a call now on 01279 939 102, we are your local electricians based in Harlow, Essex.
If you've bought an older property or certainly a property that's 30 years or older, it's highly recommended that firstly, you have the electrical installation tested, which is called an electrical installation condition report.
Often, off the back of the electrical installation condition report, it will be recommended that you have a new consumer unit installed in place of what's already there.
However, bear in mind that if this is going to be your forever home, it might be worth rewiring the house now, before you move in and decorate.
Once you've moved all of your furniture, your clothes, your beds and wardrobes and sofas and tables into the home and decorated the house to your liking, You will not want the upheaval of having your house rewired.
Fastfoward 5 years and now your planning an extension, at this point the electrical installation in your home is 40 years old. It will be highly recommended by any electrician carrying out work on the existing installation that the house is rewired, and that the electrical wiring may be dangerous.
At your home rewired we would always recommend someone to have their home rewired when they first move in, regardless of the age of the installation. That's because the property will be empty at this time, meaning the rewire can be completed much quicker, easier and cheaper than if the house is occupied and is full of furniture.
Your home may not need a rewire. However, the upheaval of having a rewire done at a later date may not be cost effective and if your planning further building or electrical works down the line, it may be a better option to have the works completed sooner rather than later.
However, if you're not in a position to have your home rewired, it may be worth having an electrical installation condition report carried out a new consumer unit installed and any defects or observations picked up during the Electrical Installation Condition Report rectified. This will prolong the life of your installation and ensure that you are safe for years to come.
