I'd say you need to expect more like 8-10K. This will include new panel, sockets, switches.
I have never understood why anyone would want to rewire a house. Is there a specific problem that needs to be dealt with ?
A new panel is a few hundred Euro, new sockets and switches are cheap as chips. I replace mine any time they look a bit grubby. €2 a time.
No specific problem, it's just for peace of mind really. Electric installations can deteriorate over a long period of time just as any other facet of a structure can. Thirty years or so is the recommended age after which a change of wiring may be required.I have never understood why anyone would want to rewire a house. Is there a specific problem that needs to be dealt with ?
A new panel is a few hundred Euro, new sockets and switches are cheap as chips. I replace mine any time they look a bit grubby. €2 a time.
It still sounds like an exorbitant amount for a small house. I simply could not afford to pay that kind of money.I'd say you need to expect more like 8-10K. This will include new panel, sockets, switches. It is very unlikely that any electrician would do a re-wire without replacing everything. Too much work and too risky that the existing stuff is no longer up to scratch.
Plus some costs for plastering and repainting.
I rewired my house last year. I had no choice as it was wired with single core wire, most if it was wedged behind the door frames and was a serious fire hazard. Plus all the rooms had just 1 socket in them.
No specific problem, it's just for peace of mind really. Electric installations can deteriorate over a long period of time just as any other facet of a structure can. Thirty years or so is the recommended age after which a change of wiring may be required.
The answer is no on both counts and the wiring appears to have been properly installed but I think it is an important enough issue to at least warrant investigation - purely from a safety perspective. Nobody would like to be cremated in their own bed !!That is understandable, you had a specific problem which needed to be resolved, and you got some extra outlets at the same time.
Really ? Have you had any indication that the wiring has actually deteriorated. Have you had any testing done to investigate if there is an issue ?
You need to get 3 quotes from reliable electricians.
No specific problem, it's just for peace of mind really. Electric installations can deteriorate over a long period of time just as any other facet of a structure can. Thirty years or so is the recommended age after which a change of wiring may be required.
In fairness, electricians seem to be regulated better than any of the other trades. They need to be a member of a professional body like RECI and they do get audited regularly. From what I hear, the audit is quite strict.How does one find an electrician to trust in the first place?
Personal recommendations from trusted friends or family members is always hard to beat.How does one find an electrician to trust in the first place?
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