Knowing when to rewire a property is important, even though there are no set guidelines as to when a property should be rewired. Just because the wiring is old, doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s unsafe, however if there are any faults, it is important to be aware as faulty electrics can be a serious fire hazard and could potentially lead to serious injury. If you are buying a house that’s typically more than 20 years old, it could be beneficial to check the electrical installation is up to current regulations before you buy, so you are aware of potential costs once the property is purchased and factor it into your negotiations with vendors and your budgets. In addition, if you plan on extending your property or doing major improvements, it is important to know the standard of the existing wiring.
To find out whether the electrical installations are safe, it is best to have an electrician to carry out an EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report), this will advise you on what works needs to be carried out (if any), to get everything up to date and to be compliant to the current regulations.
Regular checks can be carried out around the house by yourself to check the condition of your cables, switches, sockets and any other accessories. If anything unusual is spotted, for example, fuses blowing, exposed cables/ wiring, circuit-breakers tripping, burn marks on plugs and/ or sockets, lights flickering, sounds of buzzing or crackling (arcing), or anything else that you believe doesn’t look or perform how it should, an electrician should be called to check your electrics ASAP!
TWB Electricians are experienced in all aspects of domestic electrical installations and repair, from rewires to home improvements. TWB Electrical provide services to the domestic, agricultural, commercial and industrial sectors in Lincolnshire covering: Market Rasen, Caistor, Louth, Horncastle, Brigg, Lincoln, Newark, Grimsby, Cleethorpes, Stallingborough, Hull, Immingham, Barton-upon- Humber, Gainsborough, Scunthorpe and surrounding villages.