Flat rewire Glasgow

• Age of the Wiring (25–30+ Years) – If your flat hasn’t been rewired in several decades, the wiring may no longer meet modern safety standards or handle the demands of contemporary living.
• Frequent Tripping or Flickering Lights – Repeatedly tripping circuits, blown fuses, buzzing switches, or flickering lights can indicate deteriorating wiring or overloaded circuits — common in older tenement and converted flats.
• Old or Obsolete Fuse Boards – Fuse boards that still use rewirable fuses or lack modern RCD protection are a clear sign the installation is outdated and likely in need of a full rewire.
• Outdated Wiring Colours – Red-and-black wiring identifies an older system installed before current regulations and suggests the installation may need updating.
• Lack of Sockets – Relying on extension leads or multi-plugs throughout your flat is a sign the electrical layout isn’t keeping up with modern needs and could benefit from a rewire.

A full flat rewire involves replacing all existing wiring — including any lead-insulated or outdated cabling — with new wiring throughout. This is essential to ensure safety and bring your property up to current standards.

Your rewire includes:

• Testing and Fault Finding
• A New Consumer Unit
• Tidying New Channels
• New High-Quality Wiring
• Neatly Reapplying Plaster
• Updated Smoke Alarms
• Earth Bonding
• Electrical Rewiring Certificate

We work efficiently and tidily in flat environments, respecting communal areas and neighbouring properties throughout. Most flats can be fully rewired within a single working day.

Here’s what to expect when you book a full flat rewire with HomeRewire, from the first visit to final sign-off.

1. Initial Survey & Quote – Our head electrician visits your flat to assess the job and discuss your requirements. We aim to have a quote back to you within a few hours of the visit.
2. Planning Your Electrical Layout – Before work begins, we walk through the positioning of sockets, lighting, and circuits with you. We’re happy to advise if you’re not sure where to start.
3. First Fix – Cables & Routes – We carefully chase walls and route new 240V cables throughout your flat. All old wiring is safely isolated before any work begins, with minimal disruption to communal areas.
4. Second Fix – Accessories & Consumer Unit – With cables in place, we fit back boxes, connect all sockets, switches, and accessories, and wire up your new consumer unit. Every circuit is installed to 18th Edition wiring regulations.
5. Plastering & Making Good – Our trusted plasterers repair all chased channels and leave a smooth surface ready for decorating. We continue on second-fix items in the meantime to keep the project on schedule.
6. Testing, Sign-Off & Certification – We carry out full electrical testing before powering up each circuit and issuing your electrical installation condition report. Your flat is left clean, safe, and fully certified.

Rewiring a flat comes with its own unique challenges — from working in tenement buildings to coordinating with factors and neighbours. Here’s why homeowners and landlords across Scotland trust HomeRewire to get the job done safely and professionally.

• NICEIC Approved Contractor – We’re assessed annually by the NICEIC, with all electricians qualified to 18th Edition wiring regulations and holding additional qualifications including Asbestos Awareness.
• 6-Year NICEIC Guarantee – Every project comes with a 6-year NICEIC Guarantee, giving you long-term peace of mind on all work carried out.
• NICEIC Platinum Promise – If any work is found to be deficient, the NICEIC will commission remedial work through an alternative contractor, covered up to £25,000.
• Full Testing & Certification – On completion, we carry out thorough testing covering continuity, cable fitness, and device functionality. Certificates are issued via email on receipt of payment.
• £10 Million Public Liability Insurance – All our work is fully insured, so you’re covered throughout every stage of your rewire project.
• Dedicated Customer Service – You’ll have a dedicated office team, project manager, and on-site electricians keeping you informed throughout. We also follow up with an aftercare call on completion and are reachable by phone, email, or message at any time.

A flat rewire is the ideal opportunity to upgrade your electrical system at the same time — keeping disruption to a minimum and saving on the cost of separate visits. Below are our most popular add-ons for flat rewires.

• Consumer Unit Upgrades – RCBOs, surge protection and cable ID kits available
• Security Systems – Intruder alarms from £495, CCTV from £995 + VAT
• Fire & Smoke Alarms – Additional alarms from £95, Google NEST Protect from £170 + VAT
• Internal Lighting – Downlights from £40, feature lighting from £75 + VAT
• External Lighting – External lights from £120, security lighting from £180 + VAT
• Network & Data – CAT 6 wiring from £55 per point + VAT
• TV & Audio – Wall mount wiring from £120, in-ceiling speakers from £395 + VAT

Combining additional works with your rewire is the most cost-effective way to upgrade your flat. Get in touch or call us on 0141 459 5909 to discuss what’s right for your project.