--- title: "House rewiring in Wareham | 4.9 Star · NAPIT · TrustMark" description: "House rewiring in Wareham covering Northport and BH20 fits smoke alarms when required, then MX2 Electrical issues the Electrical Installation Certificate." canonical: "https://mx2-electrical-ltd.co.uk/electrician-wareham/house-rewiring" --- # House rewiring in Wareham > House rewiring in Wareham covering Northport and BH20 fits smoke alarms when required, then MX2 Electrical issues the Electrical Installation Certificate. House rewiring in Wareham includes smoke alarms where MX2 Electrical finds they are required, followed by testing and the Electrical Installation Certificate. ## House rewiring pricing factors Rewiring costs depend on the physical dimensions of the property, the total number of electrical points, and the accessibility of cable runs. - House rewiring: from £70 an hour; from £70 an hour - Labour covers the safe removal of redundant accessible wiring, fitting new cables, installing consumer units, and full testing. - The overall cost varies with the number of circuits, lighting positions, socket outlets, and the construction style of your walls and floors. - Specialist materials, decorative faceplates, and external fittings are confirmed before installation work begins. ## House rewiring across Wareham We serve Wareham from our base in Poole. - Wareham town centre - Northport - Sandford - BH20 ## What happens on the day Rewiring work is carried out systematically room by room, keeping disruption structured while existing circuits are decommissioned and replaced. ### Circuit isolation and preparation Power to old circuits is isolated safely before any wiring is removed. Floors are lifted and chasing channels are marked out where new cables need to run through walls and beneath floorboards. ### First fix cable installation New wiring is pulled through floor joists, stud partitions, and masonry chases. Back boxes for switches and sockets are secured in position ahead of plastering or building touch-ups. ### Second fix connections Once walls are prepared, all accessories are connected and fitted flush. Socket plates, light pendants, extract fans, and the main consumer unit are terminated and checked for solid mechanical connections. ### Testing and energisation Every completed circuit undergoes dead and live testing to confirm correct polarity, insulation resistance, and earth loop values before power is permanently restored across the building. ## Frequently asked questions about rewiring ### Do I need to leave my house while it is being rewired? Most homeowners choose to remain in the property while work takes place. We work room by room and reinstate essential power circuits at the end of each day, though there will inevitably be noise, lifted floorboards, and dust during working hours. ### How long does a typical house rewire take? A smaller flat or terraced home generally takes several working days, whereas larger detached houses with multiple circuits and complex layouts can take up to two weeks to complete all first and second fix tasks. ### What paperwork will I receive once the rewire is done? You receive a full Electrical Installation Certificate confirming all test values across the new circuits. As a NAPIT registered contractor, we also notify building control to ensure your property compliance records are properly filed. ### Can you rewire just an extension or a single floor? Yes. Partial rewires are common when extending a home, converting a loft, or updating a kitchen. New circuits are run back to an existing modern fuse board or connected through a new consumer unit if the current board lacks capacity. ### Does rewiring include plastering and painting? Electrical rewiring covers cutting chases, installing conduits, running cables, and fitting accessories. Making good, skimming plaster, and final redecoration are handled separately by your chosen building or decorating trades. ## Other services in Wareham - [Electrician in Wareham](https://mx2-electrical-ltd.co.uk/electrician-wareham): Domestic, commercial and specialist electrical repairs, testing and planned installations across Wareham, Northport, Sandford and BH20. - [House rewiring (all areas)](https://mx2-electrical-ltd.co.uk/services/house-rewiring): House rewiring in Poole and Dorset by MX2 Electrical. 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