Full house rewire cost in Bolton & Wigan
A full rewire replaces every cable, socket, switch and light point in the house, and usually the consumer unit too. It is the biggest electrical job most homes ever need, so it is worth knowing what a fair price looks like before the quotes come in.
Prices checked November 2026
Full house rewire prices, 2026
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Studio or 1-bed flat | £2,500 – £4,000 |
| 2-bed house or flat | £3,500 – £5,500 |
| 3-bed house | £5,500 – £8,000 |
| 4-bed house | £8,500 – £12,000 |
| Partial rewire (some circuits) | £2,000 – £6,000 |
Ranges for outside London, including VAT where it applies. MyJobQuote’s September 2026 averages are similar: £4,500 for a 2-bed house and £6,500 for a 3-bed. Its labour-only estimate for a 3-bed house in Manchester, the nearest city it lists, is £2,750 to £3,300.
Usually included
- Removing the old cabling and running new circuits throughout
- New sockets, switches and light points
- A new consumer unit
- Testing every circuit, an Electrical Installation Certificate and Part P notification
Often extra
- Plastering, filling and redecorating after walls are chased and floors lifted
- Downlights, smart switches, data cabling or other premium fittings
- Builder’s work needed to get access
What changes the price
- House size and number of circuits
- More rooms means more cable, more points and more days on site.
- Whether the house is empty
- An empty house is quicker and cheaper. Working around furniture and a family adds days.
- Floors and walls
- Solid floors, lath-and-plaster ceilings and hard brick in older terraces slow the job down.
- How many points you want
- Most people add sockets during a rewire. Each extra point is cheap now and expensive later.
How long it takes
Roughly 3 to 5 working days for a 2 or 3 bed house according to MyJobQuote, and up to 7 to 10 days on Fantastic Services’ figures, which allow for a slower pace in an occupied home. Expect longer if you are living in the house while the work is done.
Rules and certificates
A rewire is notifiable work under Part P of the Building Regulations. A registered electrician can self-certify it and notify building control for you, and you should receive an Electrical Installation Certificate and a Building Regulations compliance certificate. Keep both: buyers’ solicitors ask for them.
Questions people ask
How do I know if my house needs a rewire?
Warning signs include a fuse box with rewireable fuses, rubber or fabric-covered cable, round-pin sockets, no earth on light circuits, and an EICR that lists several C2 (potentially dangerous) faults. Age alone is not proof: a well-kept 40-year-old installation can still pass. An EICR is the honest way to find out, and it costs far less than a rewire.
Can I live in the house during a rewire?
Usually yes, but it is slower, dustier and often costs more because the electrician has to restore power at the end of each day. Many people move out for the first “first fix” stage, when floors are up and walls are chased.
Does a rewire include plastering?
Usually not. Ask whether the quote includes making good, and if not, budget for a plasterer and decorating afterwards.
Is a rewire worth it before selling?
If a survey or EICR has already flagged serious faults, fixing them often costs less than the discount a buyer will ask for. If the installation is sound, it rarely pays back.
Sources
The figures above come from these published guides, checked in November 2026. They are UK ranges, not quotes or Bolton and Wigan averages. How we price.