--- title: "House rewiring cost in Poole — MX2 Electrical" description: "House rewiring prices in Poole — what the job involves, what moves the price, and what it costs town by town." canonical: "https://mx2-electrical-ltd.co.uk/costs/house-rewiring" last_updated: "2026-08-25T12:53:09.068Z" --- # House rewiring cost in Poole — MX2 Electrical > House rewiring prices in Poole — what the job involves, what moves the price, and what it costs town by town. ## What MX2 Electrical charges £70 per hour — published up front and fixed once the property has been seen. ## What the price covers - Removal or decommissioning of redundant electrical cables - Installation of new low smoke zero halogen twin and earth cabling - Fitting new standard white socket outlets, light switches, and light points - Installation of a modern metal consumer unit with RCD protection - Bonding to main gas and water service pipes - Full testing and inspection of all newly installed circuits ### Priced separately - Plaster skimming and decorative repainting of chased walls - Carpentry repairs or carpet replacement following floorboard access - Specialist architectural light fittings and smart home control systems unless specified ## Check whether a rewire is actually needed Rewiring is not always necessary for every property, but older buildings across Poole and Dorset often retain outdated or degraded electrical systems. - **Ageing wiring and obsolete cables:** Properties in areas like Westbourne, Ashley Cross, and central Wimborne often contain lead, rubber, or early PVC insulated wiring that has reached the end of its safe operational life. - **Renovation and extension projects:** Major building projects or kitchen upgrades in Christchurch, Ferndown, and Broadstone often require new dedicated circuits and updated cabling to support modern electrical loads. - **Persistent circuit faults or damage:** Recurring fuse trips, burnt outlets, or failed insulation resistance tests during inspection show that cables are failing and partial or full replacement is required. ## How a rewire runs A house rewire involves lifting floorboards and chasing walls to run new cables safely through the property. - **First fix cable routing:** We lift floorboards, chase into walls, and route new cabling through the fabric of the building to every planned switch, socket, and lighting point. - **Second fix accessories and consumer unit:** Once building surfaces are prepared, we fit faceplates, connect light fixtures, and install the new consumer unit ready for power connection. - **Testing and commissioning:** Every new circuit is tested using calibrated instruments to verify continuity, insulation resistance, and correct operation under load. ## What you receive On completion of rewiring work, you receive documentation confirming your home meets safety regulations. - **Replaced wiring and accessories:** All specified circuits are fitted with new compliant cabling, modern back boxes, and properly terminated sockets, switches, and fittings. - **New consumer unit:** A metal enclosed consumer unit fitted with modern residual current devices and miniature circuit breakers to protect all domestic circuits. - **Certificate and notification:** An Electrical Installation Certificate and Building Regulations compliance notification handled through our NAPIT registration. - **A clear making-good position:** Chases are backfilled with bonding plaster or left ready for your plasterer, with clear guidance on what finishing work remains. ## House rewiring price questions ### How much does house rewiring cost in Poole? MX2 Electrical charges £70 per hour — the rate we quote from, confirmed on survey, not a lead-generation estimate. ### How much to rewire a 2 bed house UK? Our rate for this work is £70 per hour. The price moves with access, the age and condition of the existing installation, and how much making good the job leaves behind — all of which we confirm before work starts. ### How much to rewire a 4 bedroom house UK? Our rate for this work is £70 per hour. The price moves with access, the age and condition of the existing installation, and how much making good the job leaves behind — all of which we confirm before work starts. ### Can I live in the house while it is being rewired? Rewiring creates substantial dust and requires floorboards to be lifted throughout the home. I always recommend vacating the property during a full rewire if possible, but we can maintain a temporary power supply overnight if you need to stay. ### How do I know if my house needs a full or partial rewire? I look at the age of the cabling and previous alterations. If your property in Poole or Bournemouth has modern PVC cabling in good condition, we may only need to rewire an extended kitchen or damaged circuit rather than the entire home. ### Are rewires notified to local building control? Yes. Full rewires and new circuit installations are notifiable under Part P of the Building Regulations. As NAPIT registered electricians, MX2 Electrical notifies the local authority directly. ### Will rewiring damage walls and ceilings? Installing new cables requires chasing channels into plaster walls and lifting floor coverings. We cut chases neatly and route cables through existing voids wherever building construction allows. ### Why do prices differ between towns round here? Local housing stock is the main reason. Victorian and Edwardian houses and conversions Older or harder-to-access properties take longer, and that time is what a quote is mostly made of. - [When Building Regulations approval is needed](https://www.gov.uk/building-regulations-approval/when-you-need-approval): Government guidance on notifiable electrical installation work in domestic properties under Part P. - [Electrical safety questions answered](https://www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/safety-advice/your-questions-answered/): Advice from Electrical Safety First on maintaining domestic wiring and consumer unit safety.