We specialise in complete house rewiring, partial rewires, wiring upgrades, and new circuit installations for properties throughout the ME postcode area.
Your home’s wiring is the backbone of its electrical system, providing safe, reliable power to every room. Over time, wiring deteriorates, becomes unsafe, and struggles to meet modern electrical demands. Our professional home wiring services across Gillingham, Rainham, and Chatham ensure your property has a safe, compliant electrical system that meets current regulations and supports contemporary living.
We specialise in complete house rewiring, partial rewires, wiring upgrades, and new circuit installations for properties throughout the ME postcode area. Whether your home has outdated wiring from the 1960s, you’re experiencing electrical problems, or you’re renovating and need modern electrical infrastructure, our qualified electricians deliver expert wiring solutions.
A complete rewire replaces all electrical wiring throughout your Gillingham property, creating a safe, modern electrical system. Properties over 30 years old typically need rewiring, particularly those with original rubber or fabric-insulated cables. Our comprehensive rewiring service includes removing all old wiring and cables, installing new twin and earth cables throughout, upgrading to a modern RCD-protected consumer unit, fitting new back boxes for sockets and switches, and providing complete testing and certification. We work systematically room by room, minimizing disruption while you remain in your home. Our electricians protect furnishings, work cleanly, and coordinate with plasterers to make good all chased walls. Most homes complete within 5-10 days depending on size and complexity.
Not every property needs complete rewiring. Sometimes specific circuits or areas require updating while others remain serviceable. Our partial rewiring service targets problem areas including kitchen rewires for modern appliances, upstairs or downstairs circuit replacement, garage and outbuilding wiring, and extension wiring integration. We assess your existing wiring condition and recommend the most cost-effective approach. Partial rewires are ideal when some circuits were updated previously or certain areas show deterioration while others remain safe. We ensure seamless integration between new and existing wiring, upgrade consumer unit protection as needed, and provide certification for all new work completed. This targeted approach saves money while addressing safety concerns effectively across your Gillingham home.
Adding circuits extends your electrical system’s capability for new requirements. We install dedicated circuits for electric showers requiring 30-50A capacity, cooker circuits for electric ovens and hobs, immersion heater circuits with timers, EV charging circuits with appropriate protection, and socket ring circuits for extensions or conversions. Each new circuit includes proper cable sizing for load requirements, RCD or RCBO protection for safety, individual circuit breaker for isolation, and building control certification. New circuits are essential when existing circuits reach capacity or when appliances need dedicated supplies. We run cables efficiently, minimizing surface damage and ensuring professional finishes. All circuits are thoroughly tested before energizing and integration with existing systems is seamless.
Home extensions and renovations require expert electrical wiring planned from the start. We work alongside builders to design and install wiring systems for extension projects including calculating electrical loads and circuit requirements, positioning sockets, switches, and lighting optimally, coordinating with builders for first-fix timing, and ensuring building regulations compliance. Our electricians attend site meetings, adapt to design changes, and integrate new wiring with your existing electrical system seamlessly. We install adequate socket provision for modern living, lighting circuits with appropriate switching, dedicated circuits for kitchens and bathrooms, and provision for future needs like network cabling. Extension wiring requires careful planning to avoid overloading existing circuits while providing comprehensive coverage throughout new spaces in your Gillingham property.
Many Gillingham homeowners are unsure whether their property needs rewiring. Watch for these warning signs:
Age of Wiring Properties over 30 years old with original wiring almost certainly need rewiring. Wiring installed before 1970 definitely requires replacement as it pre-dates modern safety standards and uses outdated materials.
Visible Cable Deterioration Old rubber or fabric-insulated cables indicate very old wiring that’s unsafe. These materials deteriorate over time, becoming brittle and exposing live conductors. If you see these cable types anywhere in your property, complete rewiring is essential.
Frequent Electrical Problems Circuit breakers tripping regularly, fuses blowing repeatedly, flickering lights throughout the property, and sockets that stop working intermittently all suggest wiring problems requiring professional attention.
Insufficient Sockets Older homes have far fewer sockets than modern requirements. If you’re constantly using extension leads and adapters, your wiring probably dates from an era of minimal electrical use and needs updating.
Scorch Marks & Burning Smells Black marks around sockets or switches, burning smells from electrical fittings, and sockets feeling warm to touch indicate dangerous wiring faults requiring immediate attention.
Outdated Fuse Box Old rewireable fuse boxes or early consumer units without RCD protection should be upgraded immediately for safety.
Electric Shocks Any tingling sensations from appliances, light switches, or taps suggest serious earthing problems requiring urgent investigation.
All our electricians hold City & Guilds Level 3 qualifications and are registered with approved competent person schemes (NICEIC or NAPIT). This means we can self-certify work and issue certificates for building control compliance without delay.
We understand rewiring is disruptive. Our team works efficiently, protects your property, and coordinates with plasterers and decorators to minimize inconvenience. Most rewires allow you to remain at home throughout.
As Gillingham-based electricians, we understand local property types and common wiring issues. From Victorian terraces to modern homes, we’ve rewired properties throughout ME postcodes.
Don’t risk your safety with outdated wiring. Our experienced electricians have rewired hundreds of Gillingham homes, from Victorian terraces to modern properties. We work efficiently, minimize disruption, and deliver fully certified installations that last for decades.