Old Wiring Removal
Old Wiring Removal | Whole Home Rewires | Electrical | Cowan
With its charming heritage homes and rapidly modernizing neighborhoods, Cowan deserves electrical systems that are every bit as safe and reliable as they are efficient. HEP’s seasoned electricians specialize in carefully removing brittle knob-and-tube or aluminum circuits that lurk behind your walls, replacing them with robust, code-compliant wiring that can handle today’s high-demand appliances and smart-home tech. From the first inspection to the last outlet test, we treat your property with respect, protecting plaster, tidying work areas, and scheduling around your routine so you experience minimal disruption.
Choosing our team for whole home rewires means you gain a partner who handles permits, coordinates utility cut-overs, and keeps you informed at every step. You’ll enjoy lower fire risk, boosted energy efficiency, and the peace of mind that comes from knowing your home’s electrical backbone is built to power decades of comfort and convenience. Ready to retire that outdated wiring? Call HEP today and let’s bring your Cowan home safely into the 21st century.
FAQs
Why should I consider a full home rewire in Cowan?
Homes built before the 1980s often contain rubber, cloth-insulated, or aluminium wiring that degrades over time, increasing the risks of electrical fires, shocks, and appliance damage. A full rewire replaces these outdated cables with modern TPS copper conductors, adds safety switches (RCDs) to every circuit, and brings your installation up to current Australian Standard AS/NZS 3000. Besides giving you peace of mind, a rewire can boost property value and ensure your electrical system can safely handle today’s high-demand appliances and solar or EV upgrades.
How can I tell if my house needs old wiring removed?
Common warning signs include: flickering lights, frequently tripped breakers, warm or discoloured power points, a burning smell near outlets, fabric-covered or cracked cable sheathing in the roof space, and an absence of safety switches on the switchboard. If your switchboard still uses porcelain fuses or your wiring is older than 40 years, book a licensed electrician for a full inspection and insulation resistance test. In Cowan, many homes built in the 1960s–70s now fail these tests and require rewiring.
What does the whole-home rewiring process involve?
1. Initial assessment – We map every circuit, test cable integrity, and discuss your current and future power needs. 2. Quotation & scheduling – You receive a fixed-price quote and a staged timetable so you know exactly what will happen and when. 3. Cable removal – Old wiring, fuses, and VIR or TRS cables are carefully extracted from wall cavities, roof space, and subfloor. 4. New cabling & earthing – We run new TPS copper cables, install a continuous earth, upgrade sockets, switches, and lighting points, and label every circuit. 5. Switchboard upgrade – A modern circuit-breaker/RCD board is fitted to comply with AS/NZS 3000 and Energy Safe NSW requirements. 6. Testing & certification – We complete mandatory insulation resistance, polarity, and RCD trip tests, then lodge a Certificate of Compliance for Electrical Work (CCEW) with Service NSW. 7. Clean-up & hand-over – Walls are patched, areas are tidied, and we walk you through the new installation.
Will I need to move out during the rewire and how long will it take?
In most Cowan homes, you can stay in the house. We rewire room by room, providing temporary power where practical so you have lighting and essential outlets at night. A typical three-bedroom single-storey house takes 3–5 working days; double-storey or larger properties may take 7–10 days. If asbestos, restricted roof access, or major plaster work is involved, we will advise extra time. We schedule noisy or dusty tasks while you’re at work to minimise disruption.
Do I need permits or inspections for a rewire in Cowan?
Yes. NSW regulations require a licensed electrician to issue a CCEW (Certificate of Compliance for Electrical Work) for any rewire. For switchboard upgrades or mains changes, we also submit a Notice of Service Work (NOSW) to Ausgrid before energisation. Your rewire will be subject to random audit by SafeWork NSW or Ausgrid inspectors. Our team handles all paperwork, inspections, and liaison with the supply authority, so you don’t have to worry about compliance.
How much does old wiring removal and a full rewire typically cost?
Costs vary with house size, access, and fixture count, but as a guide: • 2-bed apartment: $6,000–$8,000 • 3-bed single-storey house: $9,000–$13,000 • 4-bed double-storey house: $14,000–$20,000 Prices include cable removal, new wiring, RCD switchboard, standard GPOs, light points, testing, and certification. Extras such as downlight upgrades, data cabling, EV chargers, or switchboard relocation are itemised separately. We provide a detailed fixed-price quote after a site visit so there are no surprises.