Can you rewire your own house? You'd be surprised how many people ask this question. Have a read through our guide to rewiring to learn why that's not a good idea
How do I know if a rewire is needed?
First things first, do you know how to tell if your home in Bristol needs rewiring? Let's take a look at some of the tell tale signs which indicate a house review might be due:
- Scorched outlets.
- Tripping circuits.
- Burning smell.
- Exposed live components of wiring.
- Loose connections.
- Buzzing sound.
- Lights flickering.
As you can see, many of these issues aren't immediately obvious, or can have more than one root cause. You'll need a qualifed, experienced electrician to confirm whether these problems mean you need a rewire, or if they indicate another issue. Allied Electrical Services use visual checks and electrical testing equipment to establish the quality of wiring at your property. We only quote necessary work and if we do think a rewire is essential, we’re always happy to talk to you about the process.
Should I consider a rewire if wiring is outdated?
Our advice is to consider a rewire if the wiring hasn't been upgraded in the past 25 years. As with most components, material such as outer insulation around cables can deteriorate over time. Any exposed live parts can increase the risk of short circuits and fires.
Modern households have such an abundance of electrical gadgets and appliances, homes with older wiring fail to manage high power devices which lead to fuses tripping more frequently. A big giveaway that the outdated wiring at your Bristol home is struggling to cope.
Outdated wiring is usually coupled with outdated fuse boxes, both typically lack modern safety features such as MCBs or Mini Circuit Breakers. A visual check by our experienced electricians will confirm whether you do need a rewire of your house as well as additional upgrades.
Can you rewire your own house?
In the UK, a house rewire and the associated works falls under notifiable work. This means work must comply with Part P of Building Regulations. It’s an enormous safety risk to conduct rewiring yourself as you will still need the work to be inspected and signed by a qualified electrician. Many electricians in our profession are heavily reluctant to sign off on work they have not installed for obvious reasons. A rewire is the largest electrical job you can undertake in your home, and shoddy work won't just be a nuisance, it could kill you.
Your safest option to reduce the risk of hazards such as electrical fires and electrocutions is to work with a trusted and approved electrician such as Allied Electrical Services. WE have over 20 years experience working in the electrical industry. Our expert advice is to leave rewiring your house to the experts.
Professional electricians such as ourselves are NICEIC approved. We undergo regular assessments to keep up to date with industry regulations. Our team of electricians have years of training to ensure the electrical work we carry out, such as rewiring, meets all aspects of safety regulations.
Contact Allied Electrical Services
We offer a wide range of electrical services, working with homeowners and landlords in and around Bristol. Whether you need an EV charger installed or need to upgrade the consumer unit to better future proof of your home, we’re always happy to help.
Now that you know the anwer to; Can you rewire your own house? Why give yourself additional stress when you can work with Allied Electrical Services in Bristol. Give us a call to arrange an initial consultation.
