Quality Workmanship
Quality Workmanship | Whole Home Rewires | Electrical | Manchester
From charming red-brick terraces in Didsbury to sleek new builds in Ancoats, HEP’s electricians bring the same meticulous eye for detail to every project we touch. Our whole home rewires service swaps ageing, overloaded cabling for a future-ready installation that powers smart tech, fast charging, and energy-efficient lighting without a flicker. You’ll feel the difference in safer sockets, rock-steady voltage, and the peace of mind that comes from NICEIC-approved workmanship wrapped in a 6-year guarantee.
We arrive on time, protect your décor with dust sheets, and keep you in the loop at every stage—whether we’re chasing walls, upgrading the consumer unit, or tidying up the final socket faceplate. Transparent pricing, clear scheduling, and courteous, uniformed engineers mean you can plan your day while we transform your electrics. Choose HEP and discover why homeowners across Greater Manchester recommend us when they need reliability, craftsmanship, and a home wired for tomorrow.
FAQs
When should I consider a full electrical rewire for my Manchester home?
A full rewire is recommended if your property is over 25–30 years old and still has its original wiring, if you have recurring tripped circuits or flickering lights, or if you’re planning a major renovation or extension. Other warning signs include ceramic or Bakelite fuse boxes, fabric-insulated wiring, and a shortage of sockets that forces heavy use of multi-way adapters. A modern rewire brings your installation up to current 18th-Edition (BS 7671) standards, improves safety, future-proofs your electrics for additional appliances, and can even add value to your home.
How long does a whole-home rewire usually take in a typical Manchester property?
For an average three-bedroom semi-detached house in Greater Manchester, a full rewire normally takes 5–7 working days. Smaller two-bed terraces may be completed in 3–4 days, while large or heavily customised properties can run to 2–3 weeks. The total duration depends on the size of the house, the number of circuits and accessories required, whether walls and floors are solid or stud/joist, and how much cosmetic making good is requested. We supply a detailed work schedule in advance so you know exactly what to expect and when.
Will rewiring my house create a lot of mess and disruption?
Some disturbance is unavoidable because cables need to be chased into walls, lifted through floorboards, and routed to the new consumer unit. However, our quality-workmanship approach minimises the impact: we protect floors and furniture with dust sheets, use dust-extraction chasing tools, lift floorboards carefully so they can be refitted, and tidy up at the end of each day. We coordinate with plasterers to patch chases neatly, leaving walls paint-ready. Most clients find that, with proper preparation, the short-term inconvenience is well worth the long-term safety and usability benefits.
Do I need to move out while the electrical rewire is taking place?
Not necessarily. Many homeowners stay in the property while work proceeds, especially if the rewire is phased room-by-room. We can maintain temporary power and lighting circuits overnight so essential appliances keep running. Nonetheless, you should expect daily noise, dust, and restricted access to certain rooms. Families with young children, people working from home, or anyone sensitive to disruption sometimes choose to stay with relatives or book short-term accommodation for the first, messiest stage. We’re happy to discuss the best strategy for your circumstances during the pre-start meeting.
What regulations and certificates apply to a full rewire in Manchester?
All domestic rewires must comply with the 18th-Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) and Part P of the Building Regulations. As NICEIC-approved contractors we handle the Part P notification to Manchester City Council’s Building Control on your behalf, then issue an Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) and Building Regulations Compliance Certificate when the job is complete. These documents are essential for home insurance, future property sales, or letting. In addition, every circuit is RCD/RCBO-protected, and all materials meet British Standards and IET guidelines.
How much does a quality workmanship full rewire cost and what factors affect the price?
For a typical three-bed Manchester home, prices start from around £4,000–£5,500 plus VAT. Final cost varies with property size, number and type of sockets, switches, and lighting points, choice of fittings (standard white plastic, decorative metal, or smart controls), consumer-unit specification, ease of access, and whether you want extras such as data cabling, EV charger provision, or garden power. We provide a free, no-obligation survey and written quotation with a fixed price, clear breakdown, and 6-year workmanship warranty backed by NICEIC.