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Full Rewire

The complete replacement of all fixed wiring in a property, including cables, sockets, switches, and the consumer unit. A full rewire is typically needed when the wiring is over 25–30 years old, uses rubber-insulated cables, or has failed an EICR inspection. The process involves lifting floorboards and chasing walls; in most occupied homes it takes 5–10 days. Notifiable under Part P, so a certificate must be issued on completion.

Related terms

Consumer UnitEICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report)Part PSocket Replacement
Full Plans Application (Building Regs)Full Structural Survey

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