--- title: "House rewiring in Swadlincote | 5.0 Star | Re-energize Electrical" description: "House rewiring across Swadlincote, Burton upon Trent and Derby by Re-energize Electrical, replacing aging circuits and consumer units. · Call 07450 316338" canonical: "https://www.re-energizeelectrical.co.uk/services/house-rewiring" --- # House rewiring in Swadlincote > House rewiring across Swadlincote, Burton upon Trent and Derby by Re-energize Electrical, replacing aging circuits and consumer units. · Call 07450 316338 House rewiring from Re-energize Electrical covers full and partial rewires completed to current UK regulations, providing safe modern circuits and clean, tidy workmanship. ## House rewiring price Our starting prices cover surveying existing circuits, installing new cabling and fitting standard white accessories. Overall cost varies based on property layout, occupied status and circuit count. - House rewiring: Price on request - Covers new twin and earth cabling, a modern consumer unit and standard white sockets and switches. - Includes circuit testing and certification with local authority building control notification. - Does not cover final plaster skim coats, painting or decorative repair work. - Specialist decorative light fittings or premium metal faceplates are quoted separately. ### Included when agreed - Removal or decommissioning of redundant electrical wiring - Chasing walls and drawing new cabling under floors and through lofts - Installation of a modern metal consumer unit with surge and RCD protection - Fitting back boxes, standard white sockets, switches and pendant lights - Dedicated supply cables for cookers, showers and electric heating - Full circuit testing and building control compliance documentation ### Not included automatically - Plaster skimming, re-plastering full walls and decorative repainting - Laying new floor coverings or repairing carpets lifted during work - Supply of decorative light fittings, chandeliers or smart switches ## Check whether a rewire is actually needed Older properties often struggle with modern electrical demand. A full or partial rewire replaces failing cables before they cause fire hazards or persistent tripping. - **Properties with aging wiring:** Victorian and Edwardian terraces in places like Horninglow in Burton upon Trent or Little Chester in Derby often retain rubber or lead sheathed cabling. When insulation degrades, cabling becomes brittle and cannot support modern household appliances safely. - **Renovation and extension projects:** Major building projects in Ashby-de-la-Zouch or modernisations in Stoke-on-Trent create an ideal window for rewiring. Running new cabling before plastering and decorating avoids having to disturb finished walls later. - **Frequent circuit breaker tripping:** If circuit breakers trip repeatedly or fuses blow under normal domestic usage, existing circuits may be overloaded. Splitting power demands across dedicated modern circuits resolves recurring electrical faults. ## What happens on the day Rewiring is major work that requires clear coordination. We plan installation paths carefully to complete the work smoothly while keeping domestic disruption manageable. - **First fix cable runs:** We lift floorboards, chase channels into masonry walls and drill joists to run new cabling to every switch, socket and light point. Temporary power remains available for essential use at the end of each day. - **Second fix accessory fitting:** Once walls are boarded or bonded, we fit socket faceplates, light switches, ceiling pendants and the new consumer unit. Every terminal is secured and prepared for live testing. - **Testing and handover:** We test every new circuit for earth continuity, insulation resistance and correct polarity. We then power up the installation, confirm everything operates as intended and clean up the work area. ## How booking works 1. **Tell us about the job:** Tap Book Now and describe the work in the chat. Photos help. 2. **Get your price:** You see your price in the chat. A set price is paid at checkout; any other job is quoted first. 3. **Choose your visit:** Give your address and when you are free, and the visit is arranged. ## House rewiring questions ### Do we need to move out during a rewire? It is simpler if the house is vacant, but we can work around you if you remain in the property. We ensure an electrical supply is restored each evening so you have essential power and lighting. The work produces dust during wall chasing, so clearing furniture and lifting floor coverings in advance is advised. ### How long does a typical house rewire take? A standard two or three bedroom house normally takes between three and five working days for first and second fix stages. Unfurnished properties progress faster than occupied homes where furniture must be moved and power maintained daily. ### Can you rewire only part of my home? Yes. Partial rewires are common during kitchen extensions, loft conversions, or when older wiring is confined to one section of the property. We assess the consumer unit and existing bonding to ensure the new circuits can integrate safely. ### What is the difference between first fix and second fix? First fix involves lifting floorboards, chasing walls and pulling all cables into position before plastering. Second fix happens once wet plaster dries, where we connect sockets, switches, luminaires and the consumer unit. ## Business facts - Service area: Swadlincote, Burton upon Trent, Derby, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Stoke-on-Trent, Wolverhampton, Birmingham - Hours: Calls answered 24/7 - Phone: +447450316338 - Email: rob@re-energizeelectrical.co.uk - Insurance: Public liability £2M, Employers' liability £10M, Professional indemnity £500K - Qualifications: Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671:2018, City and Guilds, 2022 ## Book or ask a question - [Book Now](https://www.re-energizeelectrical.co.uk/#chat) ## Related services - [Consumer unit replacement](https://www.re-energizeelectrical.co.uk/services/fuse-board-replacement) - [Lighting installation](https://www.re-energizeelectrical.co.uk/services/lighting-installation) - [EICR](https://www.re-energizeelectrical.co.uk/services/eicr) - [Electrical fault finding](https://www.re-energizeelectrical.co.uk/services/electrical-fault-finding)