When you flip a light switch, plug in your phone charger, or turn on the kettle, you probably don’t think twice about the electrical wiring hidden behind your walls. But if your London home or property was built decades ago, there’s a strong chance your electrical system is struggling to keep up with today’s modern appliances and power demands.
40 years of local experience across East, South, and North London, we see firsthand how old wiring puts properties and families at risk. Outdated or deteriorating wiring is one of the leading causes of household electrical fires and unexpected power failures—issues that often stem from systems left unchecked for years.
A full house rewire involves replacing all electrical cabling, sockets, switches, and the central consumer unit (fuse box) across your property. Think of it as giving your home’s electrical system a complete safety reset. The process removes dangerous, old, or deteriorating wiring and installs modern, energy-efficient cabling compliant with current 18th Edition UK Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) and Part P Building Regulations.
At Electrician Fix, our NICEIC-approved local electricians replace everything from the main service supply tails and consumer unit right through to every plug socket and light switch in your property. Older installationsespecially pre-1990s rubber, fabric, or lead cabling were simply never designed for modern electrical loads.
If you notice frequent circuit breaker trips, flickering lights, discoloured power sockets, or buzzing sounds coming from your walls, these are urgent warning signs that your electrical wiring requires immediate inspection. Delaying necessary repairs or operating an outdated system not only increases energy bills but also poses serious safety and fire risks. At Electrician Fix, led by Terry George with over 40 years of industry experience , we provide reliable electrical fault finding near me, EICR testing, and full or partial house rewiring tailored to your property. Contact our local London team today for a free, no-obligation quote and protect your home with certified, compliant electrical solutions.
Electrician Fix, we know time is valuable and you want your home back to normal as quickly as possible. Whether you are planning a full house rewire, upgrading an old fuse box to a modern consumer unit, or adding new circuits, understanding the timescale helps you plan ahead with minimal disruption.
1 to 2-Bedroom Homes / Apartments: Typically takes 3 to 5 working days.
3-Bedroom House Rewire: Generally requires 7 to 10 working days for a full installation.
4+ Bedroom or Larger Properties: May take 2 to 3 weeks, depending on layout complexity and accessibility.
Partial Rewires & Circuit Additions: Replacing wiring in a few rooms usually takes 2 to 3 days, while adding dedicated circuits for home extensions or EV charger installations can often be completed in a single day.
First Fix (3–5 Days): Our NICEIC-approved electricians channel walls, lift floorboards, and lay all new cabling, back boxes, and main supply tails.
Plastering & Drying (3–5 Days): Wall chase repairs and plastering occur between stages.