Must I rewire the whole house?

[DPG]

Sounds good. Let us know the outcome. Hope all goes well for you.

 

[7029 dave]

Hi, I have not even read the whole thread, you say the property is 29 years old.? PVC then if the installation has tested ok no need to rewire PVC has more or less life long span, would agree with a CU upgrade, good luck.

 

[Wxmspark]

That Report is a classic example of someone who should not be doing EICRs.

Yep agreed

 

[Wxmspark]

As for the kitchen/bathroom - if the rewire is the best way forward- you should be able to kerp the kitchen/bathroom as they are (subject to satisfactory test results) and just run new legs to rooms & leave trill your ready to start them

 

[Eckaslike]

Get another electrician to check & get another report, I often come across houses that still have rewireable fuses & no RCCD installed which dosnt mean that it is unsafe.

 

[baldelectrician]

Older wiring does not mean a rewire
However as you have not moved in yet I would suggest you have another contractor look over this.
My ex apprentice (now time served qualified tradesman) lives and trades in London.
He says he comes across lots of sub standard installs by suitably qualified and registered persons.

On a side issue- if the existing wiring is OK and you add to it things will probably be OK, but if you are planning lots of extra sockets etc a rewire will give you peace of mind as you know it will all be new and guaranteed.

As far as tradespeople go- check recommendations but always use your gut feeling - it is usually right.