When to rewire your home

Are You Buying Your Forever Home

Buying your forever home is a big achievement, but before settling in and making it a 'home', you should consider having a full electrical re-wire if the house and wiring is over 30 years old and here's why.

If your new home's wiring is over 30 years old, then you should first have an electrical installation condition report. This will highlight any signs that a rewire may be needed include old-fashioned fuse boxes, a lack of sockets in key rooms, no earth on lighting circuits, poor or DIY work and more! Just because they electrics work and 'look fine', outdated wiring and joint boxes can cause issues in the future which might mean having to cut holes in your newly decorated walls and ceilings or lifting newly tiled floors etc. Investing in a rewire early can prevent costly issues down the line and give you complete peace of mind.

Your forever home should be a place of comfort, re-wiring the property also gives you an opportunity to place sockets, lights and switches exactly where you want them - no more reaching behind sofas to plug in your phone charger! If you're unsure about the condition of the wiring, an electrical inspection can help you decide whether a rewire is needed—ensuring your home is safe for years to come.