Whole Home Rewires

At HEP, we understand that a safe, reliable electrical system is the heart of every home. Our whole home rewires service in Newport is designed to give you peace of mind and boost your home's efficiency. We use top-quality materials and adhere to the latest safety standards, ensuring your property is outfitted with a robust and future-proof electrical system. Whether you're updating an older property or simply seeking to enhance your home's performance, our team of certified electricians works meticulously to meet your unique needs.

Our tailored approach and commitment to excellence have made us a trusted partner in Newport's home improvement scene. From addressing outdated wiring to integrating modern electrical technologies, we take pride in delivering high-caliber service without disruption. Experience the confidence of a professionally rewired home and let HEP power your dreams with safety, efficiency, and unparalleled expertise.

Why Choose HEP for Whole Home Rewires in Newport

Electrical wiring is the hidden network that keeps every appliance, light, and device in a property functioning. When cables degrade or demand outpaces design, safety and performance are compromised. HEP’s dedicated Newport rewiring team focuses exclusively on whole-home projects, bringing specialist knowledge, state-of-the-art tools, and deep local expertise to every address ⏤ from period terraces near Caerleon to modern builds in Rogerstone.

HEP’s electricians are fully accredited, trained to the latest BS 7671:2018 standards, and committed to delivering rewires that blend robustness, neat workmanship, and forward-looking capacity. By selecting HEP, homeowners in Newport gain:

• A single project manager from initial survey to final certification
• Scheduling flexibility that respects busy households
• Comprehensive post-rewire documentation for insurance and future upgrades
• A workmanship guarantee backed by industry-leading insurers

Understanding a Full House Rewire

A whole home rewire replaces every electrical conductor and accessory from the supply head onward. Unlike partial upgrades, it eliminates legacy faults instead of masking them, creating a fresh baseline for decades of safe usage.

Signs Your Newport Home Needs Rewiring

Several visual and performance clues indicate an ageing or overloaded installation:

• Frequent breaker trips, blown fuses, or dimming lights
• Cables with crumbly rubber insulation or paint-encrusted surface trunking
• Two-core wiring without an earth conductor
• Fuse boards lacking residual current devices (RCD) or miniature circuit breakers (MCB)
• Scorched sockets, buzzing switches, or a persistent burning smell

When one or more of these symptoms appear, HEP recommends a comprehensive Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR). The report grades each circuit, highlighting whether repair, improvement, or a full rewire is the safest route.

Key Components Replaced During a Rewire

HEP’s Newport electricians swap ageing components for modern, regulation-compliant counterparts:

• Consumer unit upgraded to fire-resistant metal enclosure with RCD & Surge Protection
• PVC twin-and-earth cable sized for today’s high-demand appliances
• Deep, flush metal back boxes to accommodate smart modules and dimmers
• Low-energy LED downlights with fire hoods where required
• Brushed metal or screwless sockets featuring USB-A and USB-C charging outlets

The HEP Rewiring Process Step by Step

Initial Electrical Inspection and Planning

A senior HEP inspector surveys the property, mapping existing circuits, noting wall types, and evaluating loft, crawl space, or under-floor access. Homeowners receive a detailed circuit layout plan specifying:

• Separate ring final circuits for kitchens, utility rooms, and upstairs sockets
• Dedicated ways for ovens, induction hobs, and electric showers
• Hard-wired smoke, heat, and carbon-monoxide alarms interconnected across floors
• Future expansion spares on the consumer unit

Clear planning prevents mid-project surprises, accelerates installation, and keeps costs transparent.

Safe Isolation and Strip-Out

Before any cable is pulled, HEP isolates the main supply, verifies dead circuits, and applies lock-off devices. Old wiring is carefully stripped, avoiding plaster damage where possible. Legacy junction boxes are removed, ensuring no hidden points of failure remain.

Cable Installation and Routing

New cables are run in accordance with the “safe zones” outlined in BS 7671. Newport’s housing stock ranges from solid stone walls to stud partitions, so HEP chooses the least invasive technique for each substrate:

• Chasing & capping for masonry
• Cable pulls behind plasterboard
• Surface conduit for garages, sheds, or lofts

Fitting Consumer Unit and Protective Devices

A modern metal consumer unit with:

• RCD protection for life safety
• MCBs tailored to individual circuit loads
• Type 2 Surge Protection Device (SPD) for safeguarding electronics against lightning or grid fluctuations

HEP labels every circuit for quick identification, aiding any future work by other trades.

Second-Fix and Final Testing

Once plastering and decoration touch-ups are complete, HEP installs:

• Faceplates, pendants, downlights, and extractor fans
• IP-rated accessories in bathrooms and outdoor spaces
• Smart thermostat interfaces or data points where specified

The team performs insulation resistance, earth continuity, RCD trip time, and polarity checks on each circuit, compiling results into an Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) lodged with Building Control.

Compliance, Certification and Local Regulations in Newport

Under Part P of the Building Regulations (applicable in Wales), almost all domestic rewiring constitutes notifiable work. HEP manages this on behalf of the homeowner, submitting:

• Building Notice prior to commencement
• Electrical Installation Certificate on completion
• Confirmation that all work meets the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Homeowners then receive a Local Authority Building Control (LABC) compliance certificate for their records.

Benefits of a Professional Whole Home Rewire

Enhanced Safety

Modern RCD protection disconnects a faulty circuit within 30 milliseconds, drastically reducing electrocution risk. New fire-resistant consumer units add an extra barrier against electrical-origin house fires.

Energy Efficiency and Future Proofing

With dedicated radial circuits for high-draw appliances and low-energy LED lighting, electrical losses are minimised. HEP also rough-ins conduits or extra cables for:

• Solar PV inverters
• Battery storage systems
• Heat-pump controls

Future projects become plug-and-play rather than disruptive.

Increased Property Value

Surveyors often flag outdated wiring during mortgage valuations. A fresh HEP rewire, complete with certification, removes a major buyer objection and positions the property as move-in ready.

Minimising Disruption During a Rewire

Preparation Tips for Homeowners

Prior to start day, HEP shares a checklist to streamline access:

• Clear wall spaces of heavy furniture and fragile items
• Identify valuables for temporary off-site storage
• Arrange alternative cooking facilities if the kitchen will be without power

Dust, Noise, and Occupancy Management

While chiselling and drilling inevitably produce debris, HEP mitigates disruption through:

• HEPA-rated extraction on chasers
• Zipwall plastic screening between work zones
• Daily tidy-ups and vacuuming before site close

Clients can usually remain in the property, moving between “live” and “work” zones in coordination with the project manager.

Common Rooms and Circuits Covered by HEP

Kitchen Circuits

The kitchen represents the highest electrical load in most homes. HEP typically installs:

• Separate 32 A radial for induction hob or cooker
• 20 A radial for built-in microwave or warming drawer
• 13 A socket outlets above counters on a dedicated ring
• Under-cabinet LED lighting on a dimmable circuit

Living Spaces and Bedrooms

Comfort and flexibility guide the design:

• Multi-gang switching to control centre lights, lamps, and feature lighting
• USB-C quick-charge sockets beside beds and sofas
• CAT-6 data points for streaming devices and home offices

Outdoor and Garden Electrics

HEP ensures the exterior is as functional as the interior:

• IP65 downlights in soffits
• Weatherproof sockets with metal covers
• Armoured cable routes to sheds, summerhouses, or hot tubs

Specialist Add-ons Available During a Rewire

Smart Home Wiring

Structured cabling and neutral wires at switch drops prepare homes for:

• Voice-activated lighting
• Automated blinds
• Occupancy-based heating control

Electric Vehicle Charger Readiness

Even if a charger is not installed immediately, HEP can:

• Fit a spare way in the consumer unit with Type A RCBO
• Run 6 mm² or 10 mm² cable to the driveway termination point
• Install an earth electrode for PME earthing compatibility

Renewable Energy Integration

For homeowners eyeing greener energy:

• DC trunking from loft to consumer unit for solar PV
• Spare breakers sized for hybrid inverters
• Conduit routes to external battery cabinets

Materials and Technology Used by HEP

HEP insists on premium components that exhibit longevity and superior performance:

• Low-smoke zero-halogen (LSZH) cabling when clients request higher fire safety
• WAGO lever connectors for maintenance-free jointing in inaccessible locations
• Fire-rated downlights meeting Part B compliance
• Schneider, Hager, or MK Logic accessories for reliable daily use

Coupled with thermal imaging cameras and circuit analytics software, workmanship quality is verifiable, not assumed.

Environmental Responsibility

Rewiring generates recyclable waste ⏤ copper, PVC, steel, and cardboard. HEP’s Newport depot segregates materials so:

• Copper conductors re-enter manufacturing streams
• PVC is granulated for new insulation or mats
• Steel boxes become raw feedstock for UK mills

Dust suppression and low-VOC fillers keep indoor air quality healthier during works.

Newport Neighbourhoods Served

HEP’s locally based teams cover:

• City Centre & Stow Hill apartments
• Beechwood and Maindee Victorian terraces
• Malpas semis with accessible loft runs
• Ponthir rural properties with overhead supplies
• Pillgwenlly riverside renovations
• Langstone executive homes requiring three-phase upgrades

Familiarity with Newport’s council Building Control officers accelerates notifications and sign-off across all these areas.

Signs of an Unqualified Rewire vs. HEP Standard

Homeowners sometimes inherit dubious wiring from previous DIY efforts. Telltale discrepancies include:

• Junction boxes buried behind plaster
• Mixed conductor colours (old red/black with new brown/blue) on the same circuit
• Oversleeved earth wires used as live conductors
• Consumer unit mounted outside safe reach zones or without clearance

HEP’s methodical, standards-based approach removes such risks entirely.

Maintaining Your New Electrical Installation

A fresh rewire is a long-term asset. To maximise lifespan:

• Arrange an EICR every ten years or at property change-of-ownership
• Test RCDs quarterly using the built-in “T” button
• Keep load-intensive appliances evenly distributed across circuits
• Avoid over-tightening socket screws which can damage faceplates

Should any future alterations be needed, HEP’s legible circuit charts and spare ways make additions straightforward.

Project Timeline Expectations

Typical Duration Breakdown

Every home is unique, yet a guideline schedule helps residents plan ahead:

• Day 1–2: Pre-start briefing, safe isolation, and floor protection installation
• Day 3–5: First-fix cabling on ground floor, garage, and external circuits
• Day 6–8: First-fix on upper floors, loft, and outbuildings
• Day 9: Consumer unit changeover, energisation of new circuits
• Day 10–12: Second-fix accessories, lighting, and smoke alarm commissioning
• Day 13: Full testing, certification, and Building Control submission

Weather, property size, and unforeseen structural quirks can extend or shorten the programme. However, HEP’s project manager updates homeowners daily, ensuring decisions remain data-driven rather than speculative.

Coordination With Other Trades

Whole-home rewiring often coincides with kitchen refits, plastering, or heating upgrades. HEP utilises Gantt chart scheduling to dovetail tasks, preventing clashes such as:

• Plasterers arriving before cable chases are complete
• Decorators painting areas that still require second-fix adjustments
• Carpet fitters laying flooring before floorboard routes are reinstated

This inter-trade coordination protects budgets and minimises repeat work.

Advanced Protective Devices

Arc Fault Detection Devices (AFDDs)

The latest amendment to BS 7671 highlights the role of AFDDs in mitigating fire risk from arcing faults. HEP offers AFDD installation on:

• Bedroom socket circuits where phone chargers operate overnight
• Loft lighting circuits surrounded by combustible insulation
• High-load kitchen rings feeding multiple countertop appliances

Combined Surge & Overvoltage Protection

Beyond basic SPD, combined protection modules safeguard against both transient and sustained overvoltage. Sensitive equipment such as smart TVs, data servers, and medical devices benefit significantly from this enhanced barrier.

Healthy Home Considerations

Electromagnetic Field (EMF) Management

While domestic EMF levels remain well below international limits, some residents prefer precautionary design. HEP can:

• Route cable returns closely parallel to minimise loop area
• Avoid running mains cables adjacent to headboards or nurseries when alternative paths exist
• Specify steel conduit in critical zones for added shielding

Indoor Air Quality During Works

Dust and VOCs are addressed through:

• Low-VOC filler compounds when chasing walls
• Rapid-set, low-dust plasterboard adhesives
• Portable air scrubbers deployed in closed-window winter projects

These measures keep living conditions healthier, especially for allergy or asthma sufferers who remain on-site.

Conclusion

Whole home rewiring is among the most significant upgrades a Newport property can undergo. Beyond eliminating hidden faults, it enhances safety, supports modern lifestyles, and adds tangible value. HEP’s specialist electricians execute turnkey rewires that comply rigorously with the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and Welsh Building Regulations Part P, while tailoring layouts to each household’s unique routines.

From the first isolation test to the final energisation and handover pack, every step is documented, transparent, and professionally managed. Homeowners gain not just new cables and sockets, but peace of mind knowing their electrical infrastructure is future-ready, efficient, and installed to the highest industry benchmark.