House or Flat Rewire Readiness Checklist

Do you think your House or Flat may need a rewire?

Use this quick checklist to assess the signs and know what to expect before booking a rewire.

Tick the boxes that apply to your House or Flat:

Section 1: 

Signs You May Need a Rewire

  • My House or Flat is over 30 years old
  •  I’ve never had a full rewire (or don’t know if it’s been done)
  •  My fuse box is outdated / has no RCD protection
  •  Lights flicker or dim when I use appliances
  • Sockets spark or feel warm to the touch
  • Fuses trip regularly
  • I can see black rubber, cloth, or lead-covered wiring
  • Sockets are mounted to skirting boards
  • I’ve had a House or Flat Buyer report flag “electrical safety concerns”

Section 2: 

Are You Planning Any of the Following?

  • Kitchen or bathroom renovation
  •  Loft conversion or extension
  •  Installing a new consumer unit (fuse box)
  •  Adding new sockets, lighting or appliances
  •  Letting or selling the property and need certification

Section 3: 

Have You Budgeted or Considered…

  •  Living in the House or Flat during works or staying elsewhere
  •  Plaster patching after the rewire
  •  Redecorating following electrical work
  •  Upgrades like USB sockets, LED lighting or smart switches
  •  Garden lighting, outdoor sockets or EV charger preparation

Scoring Guide:

  • 0–3 ticks: You may not need a rewire right now but a free inspection will confirm this.

  • 4–6 ticks: A partial rewire or consumer unit upgrade might be due.

  • 7+ ticks: Strong signs your House or Flat likely needs a full rewire.

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