Older properties in Hampshire and Berkshire often have wiring that has reached the end of its safe working life. Smart Choice Sparks carries out full and partial rewires, replacing rubber-insulated or cloth-covered cables with modern PVC wiring to current BS 7671 standards. A rewire is one of the most significant electrical jobs in a home and is planned carefully to minimise disruption.
Matthew surveys the property, identifies the extent of the old wiring, and agrees the scope of work with you before quoting.
New cables are run throughout the property, chasing walls where needed and using existing routes where possible to limit making good.
Accessories, sockets, switches, and light fittings are connected once surfaces are plastered and ready.
The completed installation is fully tested and an EICR is issued alongside the completion certificate.
Rubber or cloth-covered cables visible anywhere in the property, persistent circuit tripping, a burning smell from outlets or fittings, discoloured sockets, or a property that has not had an electrical inspection in many decades are all indicators. An EICR will give you a clear picture.
A full rewire does involve some disruption — chasing cables, lifting floorboards, and making good plasterwork. Matthew plans the work to keep this to a minimum and works cleanly throughout. Properties are usually habitable during the work, though some rooms may need to be cleared temporarily.
Some making good of plasterwork is usually required after chasing cables. Smart Choice Sparks leaves walls ready for a decorator but does not carry out decoration. This is worth factoring into your overall project budget.
Smart Choice Sparks provides full and partial rewires across 38 towns and villages in Hampshire and Berkshire.
Professional domestic electrical installation work across Hampshire and Berkshire. Whether you are extending your home, having a new kitchen or bathroom wired, or need a dedicated circuit added, Smart Choice Sparks handles the full job from first fix through to testing and certification. All installation work is carried out to current BS 7671 wiring regulations.
Learn moreIf your fuse box is old or no longer meets current regulations, a consumer unit upgrade improves safety and brings your home's protection up to date. Smart Choice Sparks replaces outdated fuseboards with a modern unit fitted with RCDs and MCBs, giving your home significantly better fault and shock protection. An upgrade is often needed before selling a property, remortgaging, or extending a circuit.
Learn moreSmart Choice Sparks installs home EV charging points across Hampshire and Berkshire, bringing faster, dedicated charging to your driveway or garage. A dedicated 7kW smart charger is far more efficient than a standard three-pin socket, and many models include smart scheduling so you can charge overnight on cheaper off-peak tariffs. Matthew carries out a full survey before installation to confirm your consumer unit and supply can support the charger.
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