Full House Rewiring in Kent
NICEIC-approved full house rewires for period and older properties across Kent, based in West Malling.
A full house rewire is the replacement of all the electrical cabling in a property, along with the consumer unit, so the whole system meets current wiring regulations rather than patching individual faults one at a time. Across Kent, where many homes in towns like Maidstone and Tonbridge, and villages near West Malling, still carry wiring that’s decades old, a full rewire is usually the right option once an Electrical Installation Condition Report, or EICR, flags multiple faults rather than a single isolated issue.
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Standards & Equipment We Use
Every full rewire across Kent is carried out to BS 7671 18th Edition wiring regulations (including the latest amendments), using calibrated Megger multifunction testers to verify insulation resistance, earth loop impedance, and RCD trip times on every new circuit. New consumer units are fitted with RCBOs or RCDs for individual circuit protection, replacing older fuse boards that offer little to no protection against electric shock. Cabling is selected and sized according to the load each circuit carries, typically twin and earth for standard domestic circuits. As a NICEIC Approved Contractor, all rewiring work is self-certified under the Part P Building Regulations scheme, meaning no separate council building control sign-off is needed for most domestic rewiring projects.
What does a full house rewire involve?
How a full rewire is carried out
A full rewire replaces every circuit in the property, including sockets, lighting, and any dedicated circuits for a cooker, shower, or immersion heater, along with fitting a new consumer unit. The work is usually done in two stages: first fix, where cabling is run through walls, floors, and ceilings before plastering, and second fix, where sockets, switches, and light fittings are connected once the property is decorated. Every circuit is then tested with calibrated equipment before the property is signed off as safe.
Why do older properties need this?
Many of the older cottages and converted properties across Kent, particularly in and around Maidstone, Tonbridge, and the villages near West Malling, were originally wired with cabling and consumer units that predate modern safety standards, some still using rubber or fabric-insulated cable that has degraded over time. Rather than repeatedly repairing individual faults on a system that's reached the end of its safe working life, a full rewire brings the whole property up to current BS 7671 wiring regulations in one project. For anyone buying an older home, or a landlord whose property has failed an EICR on multiple points, a rewire is often the most cost-effective long-term solution rather than a series of separate repairs.
Our Electrical Installation services
EICR safety checks
Electrical Installation Condition Reports for homeowners, landlords and businesses across Maidstone.
Consumer unit upgrades
Modern, safe replacements for older Maidstone homes.
EV charger installs
Home and workplace installs, including Kings Hill.
Outdoor & security lighting
Driveway, garden and security lighting, wired safely.
Full & partial rewires
Suited to Maidstone's older and newer housing.
Emergency call-outs
Fast response for urgent faults and safety concerns.
Outdoor & security lighting
Driveway, garden and security lighting, wired safely.
Full & partial rewires
Suited to Maidstone's older and newer housing.
Emergency call-outs
Fast response for urgent faults and safety concerns.
EICR safety checks
Electrical Installation Condition Reports for homeowners, landlords and businesses across Maidstone.
Recent electrical installation work
How it works
Free Site Survey & Written Quote
An electrician visits the property to assess the existing wiring, plan the circuit layout, socket positions, and consumer unit specification, then provides a written, itemised quote before any work is booked.
First Fix
Old cabling is removed and new cabling is run through walls, floors, and ceilings, with back boxes fitted for sockets, switches, and light fittings ahead of plastering.
Second Fix
Once the property is plastered and decorated, sockets, switches, light fittings, and the new consumer unit are connected and terminated.
Circuit Testing
Every new circuit is tested using calibrated Megger multifunction test equipment, checking insulation resistance, earth loop impedance, and RCD trip times.
Snagging & Sign-Off
Any final adjustments are made, and the completed installation is checked room by room against the original quote and design.
Certification
A signed Electrical Installation Certificate is issued, confirming the full rewire meets BS 7671 wiring regulations and is safe to use.
Why choose GW Property Maintenance Ltd
What some electricians do
- Vague verbal quote, scope agreed on the day
- No clear stage plan between first and second fix
- Testing done, but certificate posted weeks later
- One-off job, no guarantee on workmanship
What GW Property Maintenance does
- Written, itemised quote before work starts
- Structured 6-step process from survey to certification
- Electrical Installation Certificate issued within 48 hours
- 5-year guarantee on all rewiring work
What affects the cost of a full house rewire?
The cost of a full rewire depends on the size and layout of the property rather than a single flat rate. The main factors are:
- Number of rooms and circuits — a two-bedroom terrace needs fewer circuits than a larger detached property, which affects both materials and labour time.
- Consumer unit specification — the size and type of RCBO or RCD consumer unit fitted, depending on the number of circuits it needs to protect.
- Access to the property — solid walls and floors common in older West Malling cottages take longer to chase and reinstate than a property with suspended floors or accessible loft space.
- Property age and construction — period properties with original lath-and-plaster walls often need more careful routing than newer plasterboard construction.
- Additional circuits required — dedicated circuits for a cooker, electric shower, or EV charger add to the scope beyond a standard rewire.
- Redecoration allowance — chasing walls for cabling will disturb plaster and paintwork, so some homeowners factor in redecoration costs once the electrical work is complete.
A free site survey is the only way to give an accurate figure, since two similarly sized properties can need very different amounts of work depending on their existing wiring and construction
Why landlords in Kent need this
Landlords letting property in Maidstone, Tonbridge, or Medway are legally required to hold a valid EICR, and a property that fails on multiple points is often more cost-effective to rewire in full than to repair fault by fault. A completed rewire, backed by a signed certificate, gives landlords a clean compliance record and reduces the risk of repeat call-outs on the same ageing system.
Why local matters for this service
Kent has a mix of period cottages, converted barns, and newer housing, from the villages near West Malling to the town centres of Maidstone and Tonbridge. An electrician familiar with this mix of property types understands how to route new cabling through original lath-and-plaster walls with minimal disruption, and recognises which areas typically still carry older, unmodernised wiring.
Standards and methods used
Every full rewire follows BS 7671 18th Edition wiring regulations, uses RCBO-protected consumer units, calibrated Megger test equipment, and Part P self-certification, so the finished property is both safe and legally compliant without extra council sign-off.
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Frequently asked questions
Signs a property may need rewiring include an EICR flagging multiple faults, frequent tripping, old fabric or rubber-insulated cabling, round-pin sockets, or a fuse box with a wooden back and rewireable fuses rather than a modern consumer unit.
A typical three-bedroom house usually takes around 5 to 7 working days, though this varies with property size, access, and whether rooms need to be worked through in stages to keep the property partly liveable.
Many homeowners choose to stay elsewhere during the first fix stage, since power is off in worked areas and there’s disruption from chasing walls, though this depends on the size of the job and how it’s phased.
Not automatically, but if an EICR shows the existing wiring no longer meets safety standards, a rewire is often the most practical way to bring a rental property back into compliance.
Yes. Full rewires are carried out across West Malling, Maidstone, Tonbridge, Medway, Sevenoaks, and the surrounding areas, for both homeowners and landlords.