Do you need to rewire?
if you have a big black switchboard with ceramic fuses on it, the chances are high that you will need to rewire your house, this is not set in Stone, ultimately it is determined by the cable type in your house, this needs to be assessed in multiple ways, firstly, checking behind your switchboard, will tell you a lot, rubber cables or steel conduit should be rewired, and it is also recommended, TPS cables leaking "green goo" should be rewired, if you are unsure call (027 309 7741) to discuss a consultation. we can do an on site assesment of your wiring for $100 +gstand give you some recommendations and if necessary, a rewiring quote.
Why should I rewire?
If your house was built in the 40's and 50's the chances of needing to rewire are very high, a type of cable commonly known as TRS (Tough Rubber Sheething) deteriorates over time, and if could see it sitting in the wall, crispy with broken insulation on it, there would be no question of the danger of having this in your house. but aside from the fire risk, and insurance issues this wiring poses, modern regulations do not allow you to add powerpoints or lights to these circuits, so to upgrade the electrical in your house, a rewire is a must . Technology has progressed substantially since the 1970's and Electrical safety devices are no exception, your rewire will include upgrading your circuit protection to modern standards that are far safer in regards to both life and property damage.
How much will it cost? How will it be done? how long will it take?
expect a rewire for a basic 100 square metre house to take around 3 days, and cost roughly $4500 +gst depending on roof space/under floor space, if you have a seperate meterboard, if your mains also needs to be upgraded, if you have an earth peg, and many other little things. A rewire can be done in stages, in order to work around people living in the house, we can do sections at a time, making sure to leave partial power on at night for cooking and showers, Ideally you would vacate the property for a few days if possible to save some time, however if not we can still make it happen, call (027 309 7741) to get started.