Faulty wiring causes thousands of house fires every year, so it’s important you take the electrical safety of your home seriously. However, as our need for more advanced technology expands, our properties must keep up with the increased power requirements. This can lead to some households requiring rewiring services, which is a good idea if you feel your circuits have become unsafe or your electrical system isn’t working as it should.
If you want to know more about why you should rewire your property, here are some factors to consider.
Why update your property’s wiring?
If you live in an older property, your current electrics may not be able to keep up with the growing power demands of your household. Electrical systems in need of an update can start to have issues and put your safety at risk.
Common electrical problems in the home include the power tripping when multiple appliances are plugged in. Or perhaps you’ve noticed the lights in your home are flickering. You may even have had unsafe electrics flagged during an EICR service, letting you know that certain elements are no longer compliant with the latest British Standards for electrical safety. This means you may face problems in the future or need to rectify the concerns before you sell your home.
You may also consider a rewire if your home is undergoing renovation work, such as a house extension or loft conversion. The extra power required to run a larger home will put more pressure on your circuits, so updating your wiring is often a smart thing to do.
Signs you need a property rewire
There are lots of reasons electrical contractors recommend rewiring a property. Signs you may need a property rewire include having breakers that repeatedly trip, lights that need changing frequently, broken or out-of-date plug sockets and old cable colours.
Your consumer unit may also be an old-style fuse box with a wooden backing, no safety labelling and a black electricity cable. This type of outdated fuse board no longer complies with UK safety regulations.
What does rewiring a property involve?
Property rewiring services can be ‘part’ or ‘complete’, depending on the job requirements. A full rewire will involve replacing all the home’s electrical cables and installing a new consumer unit with modern safety features that automatically shut down the power if needed to keep you safe.
The rewiring process will require both first-fix and second-fix electrics, putting the hidden foundations of the new wiring in place before new plug sockets and light switches are fitted. The new cabling will be installed beneath floors and behind walls, giving you access to power sockets where best positioned in your property.
Need a house rewire? Get in touch with DTEEC
Are you considering a property rewire? Request a quote from our team. At DTEEC, we offer reliable electrical services across London and Surrey locations, including Wandsworth and Wimbledon.
If you’d like a free, no-obligation quote, please contact our team today.
