Domestic electrical

House rewiring in Cambridge

Renovating your home, planning an extension or concerned about older wiring? We carry out full and partial rewires, helping you plan the sockets, lighting and circuits you need while assessing what can safely stay in place.

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First-fix cable routes and electrical back boxes during a home renovation

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Does your home need a full or partial rewire?

You may not need to replace every circuit in your home. We'll assess the wiring, look at any earlier reports and discuss your renovation plans before recommending a full or partial rewire. A building's age alone doesn't tell us when all its wiring was installed or what condition it's in.

Deteriorated wiring, repeated faults or report findings can prompt investigation. A partial rewire can address selected circuits where retained wiring is suitable. The interface between existing and new wiring, including protection and earthing, still needs checking.

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Plan rooms and equipment before cable routes

A rewire is a chance to put lighting, sockets and switches where you actually need them. We'll talk through each room with you, from a desk or bedside light to kitchen appliances and a home office, and agree the layout before cable routes are planned.

Discuss alarms, ventilation, smart controls and future loads early. Garden buildings and EV charging may need their own arrangements. Accessories should not be selected only for appearance: dimmers and controls must suit the equipment they operate.

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First fix, second fix and the building programme

If you're working with a builder, we'll discuss how the electrical work fits into the programme. First fix puts cables and boxes in place before final surfaces; second fix connects the fittings and equipment. Planning those stages around plastering and decoration helps everyone understand the sequence.

Late layout changes can affect access and making good. Agree decision deadlines and responsibility for reinstating surfaces. A quotation should distinguish electrical work from plastering, decorating and other building tasks so responsibilities are clear.

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Living in a home while work takes place

Wondering how a rewire will affect life at home? We'll discuss the access needed, power interruptions and which rooms may be affected. We'll consider dust, furniture, floors and wall surfaces, and agree which rooms can remain in use during the work.

We'll talk through shutdowns, any temporary supply arrangements and what needs to be ready at each stage. The time needed depends on access, construction and the other work taking place, so we'll assess the job before discussing the programme with you.

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Testing and records of what has been changed

After the installation work, we inspect and test it and provide the appropriate certification and circuit identification. We'll discuss any building-regulations notification needed for notifiable work in England before the job starts.

Keep the specification and completion documents together. Ask about protective controls, instructions and inspection recommendations. Where existing circuits are retained, the records should identify the new work accurately rather than imply the whole property has been rewired.

A common question

Does a new fuse box count as a rewire?

No. Replacing the consumer unit changes the protective equipment, not the wiring throughout your home. We'll make clear which parts of the installation your quotation and completion documents cover.

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