A full house rewire is one of the easiest electrical jobs to quote too vaguely. The customer asks for a price, but the real cost depends on access, specification, occupancy, making good, fixtures, certification, and how clearly the scope is written.
Full House Rewire Price Ranges UK 2026
| Property | Typical Rewire Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bed flat | £2,000-£3,200 | Usually simpler access and fewer points |
| 2-bed house | £3,000-£4,500 | Depends heavily on occupancy |
| 3-bed house | £4,000-£6,500 | Most common domestic rewire range |
| 4-bed house | £5,500-£8,500 | More circuits, points, and disruption |
| Large or older property | £8,000-£12,000+ | Quote only after a detailed survey |
What Every Rewire Quote Should Include
- Number of sockets, switches, lights, smoke alarms, and data points.
- Consumer unit specification and certification.
- Chasing, lifting boards, and access assumptions.
- Whether the property is empty or occupied.
- Testing, certification, and Building Control notification where required.
- Clear exclusions for plastering, decorating, flooring, and making good if not included.
Quote protection: Always separate electrical work from making good. If plastering and decorating are excluded, say it clearly in the quote before the customer accepts.
Sample Quote Sections
| Section | Example Detail |
|---|---|
| First fix | Cabling, back boxes, chasing, access, and point positions |
| Second fix | Sockets, switches, light fittings, accessories, consumer unit |
| Testing | Inspection, testing, certification, handover |
| Exclusions | Plastering, decorating, moving heavy furniture, specialist fittings |
Common Mistakes
- Quoting a lived-in property like an empty one.
- Not counting every point before pricing.
- Forgetting waste, parking, access, and customer changes.
- Letting "making good" stay vague.
- Not stating quote validity and payment stages.
Related Guides
Read the main full house rewire cost guide and the electrician quote template.
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