Full rewire needed in new home...eeeek!

[AnnabelleAW]

Hello,

Just bought a new home, kind of knowing the electrics would need updating, got an electrician out to do a few bits and bobs and he said the house basically needs a full rewire as soon as possible - eek! Thank god we haven't done any decorating yet! Its all come as a bit of a shock and we're first time buyers so have done some googling but thought this might be a good place to get some advice?

It's a four bed house built in 1960s, has old consumer unit with those wires wrapped round (never seen one of those in my life before this week!), and from bits and bobs we've done around the house we're not seeing much evidence of new wiring with grey pvc stuff.

From a bit of googling I'm getting the impression this is a £5-6k job, which will take about 10 days, and it would be best for us to move out during the time to let the electricians work. I'm also anticipating that this will involve a lot of bringing up floors and bashing through walls and ceilings...?

So my questions are:

House has had new kitchen and bathroom in last 5-10 years, am I being gullible to hope that these rooms might have already been rewired?

What's the best way of finding a good electrician who can get this sorted for us? We live in Paisley in Scotland.

Is there anything else I really need to think about?

 

[Toneyz]

Well.... the rewire has been quite the journey! Currently out of the house and hoping that tomorrow will be the last day of the job.

I’ve never done this before so can I ask - are you meant to tip a sparky?

Most of us electricians as well as earning a good living out of our profession want to do a job we can look back and be proud of eg. stick our chest out and say we did you a good job there for a competitive price now we've finished this job give us another go. If you are pleased with the rewire the electrician has done and has been accommodating to your needs it is always good to have a pat on the back ,we don't want to be loved just appreciated.

 

[AnnabelleAW]

Thanks all - I went with some nice beers, a bottle of wine for his Mrs who had been doing the clean-up and some chocolate buttons for their little one.

House is now officially re-wired! Thanks to everyone for advice throughout, its been much appreciated.

 

[Phil Thompson]

I’d get at least 1-2 a week, sometimes it’s a fiver or tenner to get yourself a drink, the other day was £15 to get myself and the apprentice lunch.

The randomest thing was early this year a lady gave me a Xmas tree brand new in the box lol

Gonna get used this year instead of the stupid fibre optic one lol

 

[westward10]

Thanks all - I went with some nice beers, a bottle of wine for his Mrs who had been doing the clean-up and some chocolate buttons for their little one.

House is now officially re-wired! Thanks to everyone for advice throughout, its been much appreciated.

Glad it has all gone well Annabelle and thanks for the feedback we don't often hear about the outcomes.

 

[Midwest]

Is that the first satisfied customer we've had, if not one of the fist positive feedbacks. Its good to talk.