Full House & Flat
Rewire in Bournemouth
Future-proof your property. We replace degraded, unsafe wiring with strictly compliant, modern electrical infrastructure, providing total safety and capacity for 2026 living standards.
When do you need a rewire?
Age of Wiring
Pre-1970s black rubber or lead-sheathed cables are highly dangerous. Even pre-1990 PVC wiring degrades and poses serious fire risks.
Warning Signs
Flickering lights, constantly tripping breakers, brown scorch marks around sockets, or a fishy/burning smell from switches.
Buying a Property
If the property you are purchasing has no recent Electrical Installation Certificate (EICR), it may require a complete overhaul.
Major Extensions
Adding a modern kitchen or bathroom extension often overloads old consumer units, requiring a full system upgrade.
Is your home ready for a rewire?
Self-Assessment Checklist
Assessment Result
No immediate signs detected, but if your wiring is old, an EICR is recommended.
Property Type Expertise
Victorian & Edwardian Terraces
Very common in Bournemouth and Southbourne. These properties often feature lath and plaster walls, shallow floor voids, and solid brick walls. We use specialist chasing equipment with M-Class dust extraction to minimise disruption to heritage features and ensure clean cable routes.
- Careful floorboard lifting
- Dust-extracted wall chasing
- Sympathetic routing
1960s–80s Properties
Many homes from this era still rely on early PVC wiring which has now degraded, losing its plasticizer and becoming brittle (often leaking a green goo). They also typically lack sufficient sockets for modern living and require complete consumer unit upgrades to meet current RCD/SPD regulations.
- Complete PVC replacement
- Socket capacity expansion
- Modern consumer unit install
HMO & Multi-Let Properties
Landlords in Charminster and Winton face strict compliance laws. We design HMO electrical systems with emergency lighting and robust communal distribution boards, ensuring you pass local authority licensing requirements first time.
- Emergency Lighting
- Landlord EICR Certification
Full House Rewires
Typical Scope of Works
A complete strip-out of redundant cabling. We install a new RCBO/SPD consumer unit, run entirely new circuits, and fit new sockets, switches, and energy-efficient lighting. This includes routing power to difficult areas like loft spaces, garages, or outdoor security lighting.
Timeframe
Typically 2–5 days depending heavily on the size of the house, access under floorboards, and whether the property is occupied or vacant.
Certification
You receive your digital NAPIT Installation Certificate immediately upon completion, and we handle the mandatory Building Regulations notification.
Actual size paper template
The Printout Placement System
We eliminate guesswork and post-installation regrets. Before we start chasing walls or lifting floorboards, we provide physical, actual-size paper printouts of all your sockets, switches, and data points.
You tape them to the walls exactly where you want them. Walk around your home, visualize your furniture placement, and ensure your new layout is perfect for your lifestyle before we cut a single brick.
Rewiring Flats & Apartments
Rewiring a flat carries unique logistical and regulatory challenges compared to a detached house. We are highly experienced in navigating multi-occupancy buildings across Bournemouth and Poole.
Leaseholder & Management Liaison
We assist with the leaseholder permission process, providing the necessary RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) to your managing agent or freeholder.
Occupied Buildings
We strictly manage noise levels, communal area cleanliness, and power isolation to minimise disruption to neighbouring flats.
Fire-Rated Cabling Compliance
Working in flats often means navigating communal fire compartments. We utilize correct fire-rated fixings and intumescent sealants to ensure the building's fire integrity is never compromised.
Our 4-Step Process
Free Site Visit
We survey the property and provide a fixed written quote with clear inclusions and exclusions.
Printout Layout
You tape our socket/switch templates to the wall to finalize your perfect electrical layout.
Installation
We execute the First Fix (chasing/wiring) and Second Fix (fitting faceplates/consumer unit).
Same-Day Cert
Rigorous testing completed. Your NAPIT safety certificate is delivered by email as a PDF the same day.
Typical 3-Bed Rewire Timeline
We work efficiently to minimise disruption. Here is a realistic day-by-day breakdown of an unoccupied property rewire.
Isolation & Strip Out
Safe isolation of the existing supply. Complete removal of old wiring, sockets, and redundant accessories. Floorboards lifted where necessary.
First Fix (Chasing & Wiring)
Wall chasing using dust-extraction tools. Installing new back boxes. Routing all new cabling for power, lighting, and data throughout the property.
Making Good & Boarding Up
Floorboards securely relaid. Walls prepared (if plastering is included/arranged). Ensuring the site is safe and tidy for the final stage.
Second Fix, Test & Certify
Fitting all new faceplates, switches, and light fittings. Installing the new Consumer Unit. Rigorous dead and live testing. Handover and NAPIT certification issued.
SC Electric vs Typical Contractor
Pricing & Inclusions
Every property requires a unique approach based on occupancy and layout. Below are approximate benchmark costs for standard white-plastic finishes in Bournemouth for 2026.
What's actually included in the price?
We don't do hidden extras. Here is exactly what our quotes cover.
The SC Electric Guarantee
"The final price always matches the written quote — we cover any of our own estimation mistakes."
Recent Rewire & Extension Projects
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Do I need to move out?
While it's possible to stay, it is highly disruptive. Power will be off during the day, and wall chasing creates significant dust. We strongly recommend vacating the property for the 3-5 days of the core work if possible.
Q. Will it affect my neighbours?
In detached houses, no. In flats or terraced houses, there will be noise from wall chasing. We strictly manage working hours and can communicate with neighbours beforehand to minimize friction.
Q. What about my smart home devices / EV charger?
A rewire is the perfect time to future-proof. We can install neutral wires at switches for smart relays, run CAT6 data cables, and install dedicated circuits for EV chargers or heat pumps.
Q. Do I need planning permission?
Generally, no. Rewiring falls under permitted development. However, if your property is a Listed Building, you will need Listed Building Consent. We handle the mandatory Part P Building Regulations notification for all jobs.
Ready to secure your property?
Book a free site survey in Bournemouth to receive your fixed-price written quote.
Other Electrical Services
Kitchen Electrical
First & second fix wiring, dedicated circuits, and bespoke lighting design for kitchen refits.
Bathroom Electrical
Zone-compliant wiring, IP65 lighting design, electric showers, and extractor fan installations.
EICR Certificates
Mandatory safety inspections for landlords. Fast turnaround and digital reporting.