--- title: "Full and partial house rewiring — MX2 Electrical" description: "Full and partial house rewiring by NAPIT registered electricians at MX2 Electrical, serving Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, and surrounding Dorset areas." canonical: "https://mx2-electrical-ltd.co.uk/services/house-rewiring" last_updated: "2026-08-25T12:53:09.068Z" --- # Full and partial house rewiring — MX2 Electrical > Full and partial house rewiring by NAPIT registered electricians at MX2 Electrical, serving Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, and surrounding Dorset areas. Updating outdated wiring protects your property from electrical faults and keeps power running safely. MX2 Electrical completes full and partial house rewiring across Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch, replacing aged cables and fitting modern consumer units. Our NAPIT registered electricians install and test each circuit to ensure modern standards. ## House rewiring price Rewiring work varies depending on property size, construction type, and circuit layout. The hourly rate below represents the core labour charge before materials and project scope are agreed. - House rewiring: £70/hr - Covers on-site labour by a NAPIT registered electrician for installation, cable routing, and testing. - Cables, sockets, switches, consumer units, and containment are priced based on the agreed specification. - Structural alterations, specialist access equipment, and decorative plaster finishing are not included in the standard labour rate. ## 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needed Rewiring is not always necessary for every property, but older buildings across Poole and Dorset often retain outdated or degraded electrical systems.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. ## What a rewire covers We carry out comprehensive domestic rewires to meet current UK electrical safety standards. ### Included when agreed - 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 ### Not included automatically - 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 ## How a rewire runs A house rewire involves lifting floorboards and chasing walls to run new cables safely through the property. 1. **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. 2. **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. 3. **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 questions Common questions about full and partial rewiring for homeowners and landlords. ### 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. ## Official rewiring guidance Official resources explaining statutory requirements and safety advice for domestic electrical work. - [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. ## Business facts - Based: Aldhelms Road, Poole, BH12 1AE - Service area: Poole, Bournemouth, Broadstone, Wimborne Minster, Wareham, Parkstone, Ferndown, Christchurch, Canford Heath, Westbourne - Hours: Every day 00:00–23:59 - Phone: +447397844504 - Email: info@mx2-electrical-ltd.co.uk - Insurance: Public liability £2,000,000 - Qualifications: Nvq level 3, City&Guilds; Gold Card Electrician - Pricing rules: Current labour rate: £70 per hour.; Materials, specialist equipment and larger project work are confirmed separately before they go ahead. ## Request a quote - [Start a request](https://mx2-electrical-ltd.co.uk/#chat): Send the job details and postcode to MX2 Electrical. ## Related pages - [EICR](https://mx2-electrical-ltd.co.uk/services/eicr): EICR testing and electrical safety reports. - [Fuse board replacement](https://mx2-electrical-ltd.co.uk/services/fuse-board-replacement): Consumer unit and fuse board replacement. - [Electrical Fault Finding & Repair](https://mx2-electrical-ltd.co.uk/services/electrical-fault-finding): Find and repair electrical faults. - [Lighting Installation](https://mx2-electrical-ltd.co.uk/services/lighting-installation): Lighting installation and design. - [EV charger installation](https://mx2-electrical-ltd.co.uk/services/ev-charger-installation): Home and workplace EV charger installation. - [Full sitemap](https://mx2-electrical-ltd.co.uk/sitemap.md): Complete machine-readable page directory.