Old rubber or fabric wiring, a fuse box with no RCD protection, too few sockets, or an EICR that came back unsatisfactory — sooner or later an older East London home needs rewiring, and it is a big, disruptive job you want done right. GFL Electrical are NICEIC-approved electricians carrying out full and partial rewires across East London, including the Victorian and Edwardian terraces the area is full of. We will scope it honestly and be clear about the cost — including the part most quotes leave out.
Our house rewiring service
We handle full rewires and partial rewires, matched to what your property actually needs:
- Stripping out old, perished, or unsafe cabling
- Running new circuits for sockets, lighting, kitchens, showers, and outdoor supply
- Installing a new metal-clad consumer unit with modern RCD/RCBO protection
- Chasing and first-fixing, then second-fixing sockets, switches, and fittings
- Testing and certification — an Electrical Installation Certificate and Part P notification
If you are not sure whether you need a full rewire, we can carry out an EICR first to assess the real condition and tell you whether a full rewire, a partial rewire, or a consumer unit upgrade with remedial work is the right call.
Why choose GFL Electrical
- NICEIC approved — independently assessed work, certified to UK standards, with Part P self-certification.
- Period-home experience — solid brick, lath-and-plaster, and suspended floors reward an electrician who works on these houses regularly. We route cables to protect cornicing, picture rails, and original features.
- Honest scope and pricing — we tell you exactly what is included and, crucially, what standard the walls are left at (chased and made good, versus fully plastered) so there are no surprises.
- Around 40 years of combined experience across domestic and commercial work.
How it works
- Survey — we assess the property, the existing installation, and the scope.
- Clear quote — what is included, the number of circuits and sockets, the consumer unit, and the “making good” line.
- First fix — old wiring out, new cabling run and chased in (the disruptive, dusty stage).
- Consumer unit and second fix — new board, then sockets, switches, and fittings.
- Test and certify — every circuit tested, certificate issued, work notified under Part P.
What it costs
Rewiring is priced by the size of the property, the number of circuits, and access difficulty — and period homes with solid walls cost more because the work is harder. As a guide, the UK average is around £4,000–£6,000, with a three-bed Victorian house (including a new consumer unit) commonly £6,500–£8,000, and London at the higher end.
One honest point most quotes skip: making good. Chasing cables into walls leaves channels that need filling, skimming, and redecorating — typically £1,000–£2,500 of plastering for a three-bed, plus repainting. We will tell you up front exactly where our work ends and decoration begins. For the full picture, especially for older homes, see our period property rewiring guide.
Areas we cover
We rewire homes across East London — from Leyton through Walthamstow, Leytonstone, and the surrounding boroughs including Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets, and Redbridge — including the area’s many Victorian and Edwardian terraces. See our areas page, or ask when you get in touch.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to rewire a house? Around £4,000–£6,000 on average, with a three-bed Victorian house commonly £6,500–£8,000 including a new consumer unit. London is at the higher end, and making-good and redecorating are extra.
How long does a rewire take? A flat around 3–5 days, a three-bed period house typically 5–10 days, larger properties two weeks or more.
Do I need a full rewire or just part of it? Not always a full one. An EICR assesses the actual condition and tells you whether a full rewire, partial rewire, or consumer unit upgrade with remedial work is right.
Can I live in the house during the work? You can, but many people move out for the messiest stage — expect dust, power off in worked-on areas, and rooms out of action in turn.
Will I need to redecorate afterwards? Usually yes — cables are chased into walls in most rooms, so plastering/making good and repainting are normal post-rewire costs to budget for.
Will you protect my period features? Yes — we route cables to protect cornicing, picture rails, and decorative plaster, lift floorboards carefully, and place fittings sympathetically.
Will I get a certificate? Yes — an Electrical Installation Certificate and the Part P notification on completion.
Talk to us about your rewire
Tell us the property and what has prompted the rewire — age, an EICR result, a renovation — and we will scope it honestly: full or partial, a realistic price including making good, and how we will protect your home along the way.
Get in touch or request a quote and we will get back to you.
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