Full Wiring & Rewiring

1. Old or Unsafe Wiring

• Rubber, cloth or lead-sheathed cabling past its life
• Lack of earthing or modern protection
• No RCD protection on circuits

2. Burnt or Damaged Cables

• Insulation breakdown causing short circuits
• Burn marks at junctions or accessories
• Water-damaged wiring in kitchens, bathrooms or lofts

3. Overloaded Circuits

• Too many appliances on one circuit
• Frequent tripping or blown fuses
• Warm or discoloured sockets and switches

4. Inadequate Capacity

• Not enough sockets for modern living
• Old fuse wire boards instead of MCBs/RCDs
• No provision for EV chargers or solar

minor Repairs

• Replace damaged sections of cable
• Fix or replace faulty accessories
• Tighten loose terminations

moderate Repairs

• Add new circuits for kitchens, bathrooms or extensions
• Upgrade earthing and bonding to current standards
• Replace failed RCDs or MCBs

major Repairs

• Full house rewire — all circuits, accessories and consumer unit
• Strip out old cabling back to first fix
• Install new earthing system and surge protection
• Issue Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) on completion

When Replacement Is Needed

• Property is 25–40+ years old with original wiring
• EICR survey returns Code C1 or C2 defects
• Major renovation, extension or loft conversion
• Buying a property with outdated electrics

Installation Steps

1. 1

   Design & EICR

   • Inspection report to assess existing installation
   • Design new circuits to BS 7671
   • Agree socket, switch and light positions with client
2. 2

   First Fix

   • Run new cables through walls, floors and ceilings
   • Fit back boxes for sockets, switches and accessories
   • Install new consumer unit and earthing
3. 3

   Second Fix

   • Fit faceplates, switches, sockets and light fittings
   • Connect appliances and final accessories
   • Label circuits clearly at the consumer unit
4. 4

   Test & Certify

   • Continuity, insulation resistance and RCD testing
   • Polarity and earth fault loop impedance checks
   • Issue Electrical Installation Certificate and Building Regs notification