How much is a house rewire

🏠 How Much Does It Cost to Rewire a House in Nottingham?

Published by LC Fisher Electrical Services — Your Local NICEIC Registered Electrician

📋 Introduction

Thinking about having your house rewired? It's one of those jobs every homeowner knows is important, but not everyone knows what it should cost. At LC Fisher Electrical Services, we believe in being completely upfront — so here's our clear, no-nonsense guide to rewiring costs for Nottingham homeowners.

💰 Typical Rewiring Costs — Nottingham & East Midlands (2026)

Prices vary depending on property size, age, and accessibility. Here's what you can typically expect

As an estimated costing :-

Property Size Typical Cost Range Time on Site

1–2 bed flat £2,800 – £4,500 3–5 days

2 bed terrace £3,500 – £5,500 4–6 days

3 bed semi £4,500 – £6,500 5–7 days

4 bed detached £6,500 – £8,500 7–10 days

5 bed / larger £8,000 – £11,000+ 10–14 days

💡 Nottingham prices are generally slightly below the UK average — but older properties (Victorian/Edwardian terraces) can take longer and cost more due to solid walls and difficult cable routes.

🧩 What's Included — and What's Not

✅ Usually included in the price:

• All new cabling throughout the property

• New consumer unit with RCD protection

• New sockets, switches & light fittings

• Earthing & bonding upgrades

• Full testing & certification (EIC)

• Part P building control notification

⚠️ Often NOT included — ask before quoting:

• Plastering & making good chase lines in walls

• Redecorating after work is complete

• Lifting/replacing floor coverings

• Extra sockets or upgrades added mid-job

Pro tip: If you're already planning renovations, get the rewire done before plastering and decorating — it will save you money on making good afterwards!

📊 What Affects the Price?

1. Property Age & Construction

• Modern homes with accessible floorboards = easier, faster

• Older terraces with solid walls, lath-and-plaster ceilings = more time & labour

2. Occupied vs Empty

• If you're living there while work happens, it takes a little longer — but it's absolutely doable. We work room by room to keep disruption manageable.

3. Number of Sockets & Circuits

• More sockets = more cable. Think about how many USB points, smart switches, or outdoor sockets you want — adding these during the rewire is much cheaper than retrofitting later.

4. Partial vs Full Rewire

• Don't always need a full rewire? Partial rewires start from around £2,000 – £4,000 depending on the scope. Great for bringing one room or system up to standard without the full cost.

🔍 Signs Your Home Might Need Rewiring

Look out for these warning signs:

• ⚡ Flickering lights or fuses blowing regularly

• 🟤 Rubber-insulated wiring (common in pre-1960s homes)

• 🔧 Old-style fuse box with rewirable fuses

• 📉 No RCD protection on sockets

• 📋 Your EICR report shows C1 or C2 "urgent" recommendations

✅ Why Choose LC Fisher Electrical Services?

We're Nottingham's local NICEIC registered electrician, fully insured and experienced across all property types — from compact city centre flats to large detached homes.

• ✅ Fixed-price, no-obligation quotes — we survey first, quote second

• ✅ NICEIC registered — we handle Part P notification for you

• ✅ Clear breakdowns — you'll see exactly what you're paying for

• ✅ Fully certified — all work tested and certified to BS 7671 standards

📞 Ready to talk about your rewire? Message us or call 07891 993003 for your free, no-obligation quote. We'll come to you in Nottingham and the surrounding areas, assess your home, and give you a clear price — no hidden extras.