Electrical & Security · UK Guide 2026
House Rewire Costs UK: Budget and Quote Guide
JASOTO · Updated October 3, 2026 · 250 words
AI-generated illustration; it does not show a customer project or a tested product.
A rewire scope should identify circuits, sockets, lighting and equipment. Access and whether people remain in the home affect the installation schedule and finishing.
Key checks for house rewire
- Use a room-by-room point schedule.
- Confirm testing and certification.
- Separate plaster repairs and decoration.
An illustrative quote comparison
One rewire has ready access in an empty house; another is phased around occupants and needs more finishing.
Compare a room-by-room circuit and point schedule. Include testing, documentation and the scope of plaster or decoration repairs.
Build your house rewire budget
Use the same scope for each quotation. Enter tax-inclusive figures consistently, and include separately priced work only once.
The calculator below uses the figures you enter from a quotation. It does not estimate market prices. Confirm what the quoted amount includes, whether VAT applies and which costs remain provisional.
- Use a room-by-room point schedule.
- Confirm testing and certification.
- Separate plaster repairs and decoration.
Calculate your quoted budget
Use the same scope for each quotation. Enter tax-inclusive figures consistently, and include separately priced work only once.
Enter figures from your quote. Use amounts including VAT consistently. Leave extras blank if none apply. These fields stay in your browser.
Calculated total
Enter valid quoted figures
This is arithmetic using your figures, not a market estimate. Include separately charged work once and check provisional costs with the provider.
Before you book or buy
- Use a room-by-room point schedule.
- Confirm testing and certification.
- Separate plaster repairs and decoration.
Frequently asked questions
What should I confirm before budgeting for house rewire?
A rewire scope should identify circuits, sockets, lighting and equipment. Access and whether people remain in the home affect the installation schedule and finishing. Use a room-by-room point schedule.
Does the calculator show a typical UK price?
No. It adds up your quoted figures for the quantity you choose. Published provider examples, where supplied, are identified separately and are not a national average.
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