Safe, Modern Wiring for Your Home
We complete full and partial house rewires across Reading, replacing old cables, installing modern consumer units with RCD protection, and bringing your entire electrical system up to current 18th Edition standards. Our NICEIC registered electricians handle every aspect of your rewire, from initial survey through to testing and certification.
A rewire is a significant project, but one that protects your home for decades. Contact us for a free electrical survey and honest assessment of your property’s rewiring needs.
Protect your Reading home with a complete electrical rewire. A full rewire replaces all wiring throughout your property—cables, sockets, switches, light fittings, and the consumer unit—bringing everything up to current 18th Edition standards. We work methodically room by room, minimising disruption while ensuring your entire electrical system is safe, compliant, and capable of meeting modern demands. Older properties across Reading town centre, Caversham, and Tilehurst often retain original wiring with fabric-covered cables, outdated fuse boxes, and circuits without proper earthing. A full rewire addresses all these issues comprehensively, providing safe, reliable electrics backed by full NICEIC certification and peace of mind for years to come.
Sometimes a full rewire isn’t necessary. If your Reading property has had some electrical updating but retains older circuits in certain areas, a partial rewire addresses problem zones without replacing everything. Common scenarios include rewiring upstairs while leaving a recently updated ground floor, replacing dangerous circuits in an older kitchen or bathroom, or upgrading wiring in a specific extension or addition. Our electricians assess your existing installation, test each circuit thoroughly, and recommend exactly what needs replacing. Properties across Earley, Woodley, and Whitley often benefit from this targeted approach—solving safety issues cost-effectively while preserving compliant existing work.
Planning a renovation in Reading? It’s the perfect time to rewire. With walls open and floors lifted, running new cables becomes significantly easier and less disruptive than working in a finished property. Whether you’re renovating a Victorian terrace in Caversham, updating a 1930s semi in Tilehurst, or modernising a property in Sonning, we coordinate electrical work with your renovation schedule seamlessly. New circuits for kitchen appliances, bathroom zones, home offices, and modern lighting can all be incorporated without additional disruption. Rewiring during renovation saves money, minimises mess, and ensures your updated home has electrics to match its refreshed appearance.
Older properties require specialist understanding. Victorian and Edwardian homes across Reading present unique challenges—lath and plaster walls, timber floors with limited access, and original features worth preserving. We rewire period properties sensitively, routing cables to minimise visible damage and making good carefully afterward. Older wiring often includes hazardous materials like rubber and fabric insulation that deteriorates over time, creating fire risks. Lead-sheathed cables, outdated earthing arrangements, and radial circuits without modern protection all need addressing. Properties in conservation areas around Caversham and the town centre may have additional considerations. We work sympathetically with your home’s character while ensuring electrical safety meets modern standards.
Many homes still rely on wiring installed decades ago. Signs you may need to update your wiring include:
Frequent fuse board tripping
Flickering or buzzing lights
Warm or discoloured sockets
Rubber, cloth or aluminium wiring
An old fuse box with no RCD protection
Burning smells or crackling sounds
Visible cable damage
If you’re unsure, our electricians can carry out a wiring inspection or EICR to confirm the condition of your electrical system
Install a fast, reliable EV home charger with a fully certified electrician. We fit chargers compatible with all major electric vehicles and ensure safe, compliant installation with proper load management. Perfect for homeowners needing convenient, efficient charging at home.
Upgrade your old fuse box to a modern, RCD-protected consumer unit for improved safety and performance. We install high-quality units that meet the latest UK regulations, helping protect your home from electrical faults and ensuring your system runs smoothly.
Know the true condition of your electrical installation with a professional Electrical Installation Condition Report. We complete EICR testing for Reading homeowners, landlords, and property buyers, identifying defects and potential hazards before they cause problems. Essential for rental properties requiring five-yearly certification and legal compliance. Valuable for anyone purchasing an older property or concerned about electrical safety. We inspect thoroughly, test comprehensively, and provide clear reports with honest recommendations.
If your wiring is outdated or you’re planning home improvements, get in touch for a free quote or inspection. We’ll assess your electrical system, explain your options and provide clear pricing tailored to your home.