House Rewiring in Tunbridge Wells
Professional house rewiring across Tunbridge Wells and Kent. Full and partial rewires carried out to BS 7671 with a full Electrical Installation Certificate on completion.
Full & Partial House Rewiring in Tunbridge Wells & Kent
Whether your property has ageing rubber-insulated wiring, a consumer unit full of ceramic fuses, or simply lacks the sockets and circuits a modern household needs, Select Mechanical and Electrical Contractors carries out full and partial house rewires across Tunbridge Wells and the wider Kent area. Every rewire is completed by our qualified team and tested to the current edition of BS 7671, the UK wiring regulations. You receive a full Electrical Installation Certificate on completion, which satisfies your insurer, protects your property's value and gives you a clear record for any future sale.
A full house rewire involves replacing all of the existing wiring from the consumer unit outward, including the lighting circuits, power circuits, and any dedicated circuits for appliances such as electric showers or cookers. We also replace the consumer unit itself with a modern unit fitted with RCBOs or AFDDs where required, which offer far greater protection than older fuse boards. New sockets, switches and light fittings are positioned to suit the way you use each room, and we can add USB charging outlets, additional double sockets, or outdoor weatherproof sockets at the same time.
Partial rewires are the right solution when only part of a property needs attention, for example a kitchen extension, a loft conversion, or a section of the house where the existing wiring has been identified as unsafe by an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR). We will scope the work precisely so you only pay for what is needed, without disrupting circuits that are in good condition. If you are unsure whether you need a full or partial rewire, our electrician will assess the property during the free survey and give you an honest recommendation.
The cost of a house rewire in Tunbridge Wells varies with the size of the property. As a general guide, a two-bedroom flat starts from around £3,000, a three-bedroom semi-detached house typically falls between £4,000 and £6,000, and a four-bedroom detached home can fall in excess of £6,500 dependant on specification. All of our quotes are fixed-price, agreed before work starts, and include all testing & certification. There are no hidden charges and no surprises on the final invoice. To get an accurate figure for your property, contact us for a free site visit.
Older properties across Tunbridge Wells and the surrounding villages, including Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Crowborough and Uckfield, often have wiring that dates back to the 1960s or 1970s. Rubber-insulated cables deteriorate over time and can become brittle and unsafe. If your property still has a fuse board with rewirable fuses, sockets without earth terminals, or light switches mounted on the skirting board rather than the wall, these are strong indicators that a rewire is overdue. We can also advise on whether an EICR is the better first step if you are not yet certain of the extent of any issues. Electrical Safety First also publishes useful independent guidance on when a rewire is needed.
Based in Tunbridge Wells, we cover the whole of Kent and East Sussex for house rewiring work, including TN1, TN2, TN3, TN4, Maidstone, East Grinstead and beyond. If you are not sure whether we cover your postcode, get in touch by phone or WhatsApp and we will come back to you quickly.
Recent Project
Full House Rewire,
TN2
A homeowner in TN2 was carrying out extensive renovations and discovered during the survey that the wiring was original rubber-insulated cable throughout, with a rewirable fuse board and no RCD protection. The property needed a full rewire before as part of the project.
Our team completed the full rewire in accordance with the main contractors schedule of works. Installing new circuits for lighting, power, the kitchen, the electric shower, as well as audio visual and data cabling. A new consumer unit with RCBO protection was fitted in the hallway and all work was tested and certified to BS 7671.
"Really pleased with the work. Felix was transparent about everything from the start, the quote was exactly what we paid and the job was done on time. We now have a proper, safe electrical installation."
James T., Tunbridge Wells
Frequently Asked
Questions
Everything you need to know about house rewiring — if you have a question we have not answered, just get in touch with the team.
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The cost of a full house rewire in Tunbridge Wells depends on the size of the property and its current wiring condition. As a general guide, a two-bedroom flat starts from around £3,000, a three-bedroom semi detached house typically falls between £4,000 and £6,000, and a four-bedroom property can fall in excess of £6,500. These figures include first-fix and second-fix wiring, a new consumer unit, all testing and certification, and the full Electrical Installation Certificate. We provide a fixed-price quote after a free site visit, so you will know the exact cost before any work begins.
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On a smaller property, a full rewire is typically done within a week. A larger four- or five-bedroom property may take a week or more. The timeline depends on the number of circuits, the accessibility of floor and ceiling voids. We will give you an accurate time estimate at the free quote stage and keep disruption to a minimum throughout.
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In most cases you can remain in the property during a rewire, though you will be without power to parts of the house as work progresses through each room. We work methodically room by room to keep the disruption manageable and restore power to completed areas as quickly as possible. If the scale of the job means a full power-down for an extended period, we will discuss this with you in advance so you can make suitable arrangements.
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Common warning signs include frequent tripping of the consumer unit, discoloured or warm sockets and switches, a persistent burning smell near outlets, flickering lights that are not related to the bulb, old rubber-insulated or cloth-covered wiring (often found in pre-1970s properties), or a consumer unit with ceramic fuses rather than modern circuit breakers. If your property has not had an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) in the last ten years, booking one is the best starting point — it will identify any faults or ageing wiring that need attention.
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Some replastering is usually required after a rewire because cable runs are typically chased into the walls to keep them concealed and safe. If you are planning cosmetic renovation work, we can plan the rewrire in stages to work around other tradespeople.
What Our Customers Say
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"Very professional and efficient whilst working in my home. Felix was polite, helpful, left everywhere tidy and done a great job at a reasonable price. Would definitely recommend and use again."
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"Had several jobs that needed doing around the house over the years. Felix has always been professional, prompt and thorough. Highly recommended."
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"Felix has done a number of jobs at my home. Always professional, always on time, always explains everything clearly. Great work at a fair price."
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"I have been using Felix for a while now for all my electrical needs in my commercial property. He is always reliable, professional and his work is to a very high standard."
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"Efficient and friendly service — very happy with our outside lights. Would recommend Felix to anyone looking for a reliable and skilled electrician in the area."
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