Looking for a rewire Electrician?

1) Rewire

EMC Electrical Group are able to offer domestic customers a rewire service. This process involves the replacing of old electrical cables, sockets, switches and fuse boxes with all new up to date components ensuring optimal safety and compliance with current building regulations. 

2) Why would your Bristol home need a rewire?

We would suggest your Bristol home have a rewire carried out for various reasons and these can include: - 

• If you have outdated wiring as it can become a fire hazard or even cause an electric shock
• To ensure you are meeting current building regulations as these require you to meet certain standards
• Should you have older wiring that is unable to cope with the increased demands of modern appliances and technology
• If you are looking to put your home on the market; a rewired home can not only increase the value but its energy efficiency rating too

3) When to consider having a rewire

Here at EMC Electrical Group we are often asked by customers when they should consider having a rewire. We always advise as to the same four occasions, these being if your home is over twenty-five years old and has not had a rewire, if you are experiencing frequent electrical issues such as damaged or insufficient electrical sockets, if you are planning significant renovations to your Bristol home or should an EICR (Electrical Inspection Condition Report) determines the same. 

4) What’s involved in a rewire

When EMC Electrical Group embark on a home rewire it typically will follow the same process: - 

1. We will inspect your Bristol homes current electrical system in order to determine its age, condition and compliance. We will then be able to plan your new system including any required upgrades or additions and obtain permits should any be required.
2. Next EMC Electrical Group will disconnect the power to all relevant areas before commencing work and start to remove your homes existing wiring, cables and back boxes.
3. From here we can then look to install all new wiring, cables and back boxes as well as a new consumer unit to replace your fuse box alongside sockets, switches and fixtures. Subject to the extent of the rewire, your electric meter may also need replacing.
4. Then comes our time to conduct a thorough test of the new system to ensure all installations are safe and meeting current regulations. As everything is now completed we can also provide you with an EIC (Electrical Installation Certificate). This is a legal document confirming compliance with British Standard BS 7671.

5) Important considerations for a Rewire 

EMC Electrical Group would like to stress these important considerations to you ahead of a rewire being carried out. This type of electrical work should always be carried out by qualified electricians like us. We will ensure you are fully compliant . Thorough planning is also crucial for a rewire to ensure it is a smooth and successful process. We would therefore also ask you to consider future proofing your Bristol home in terms of potential upgrades and additions to your electrical system. You could even look to smart home systems going forward and therefore you would need to ensure the wiring is compatible for such expansions. 

6) EMC Electrical Group 

EMC Electrical Group are your local reliable and trustworthy electricians in Bristol. So call us today on 0117 422 7222 and we will happily carry out your rewire  for you!