House Rewires Formby

House Rewire in Formby

At Ideal Electrical Solutions, we’re your trusted local electricians for house rewires in Formby. Whether you need a simple rewire or a fully customized job, we offer top quality service at fair prices.

Rewiring your home is a big decision, whether planned or unexpected. We’re here to make it easier by explaining everything costs, benefits, potential disruption, and quality.

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This quick guide covers the essentials in just 5 minutes. Prefer to speak to someone? Give us a call, and we’ll be happy to help!

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How Much Does a House Rewire Cost in Formby?

2-Bedroom House – From £3,500

Costs may vary depending on your home’s size. Detached houses usually cost more than terraced or semi-detached ones due to extra work.

3-Bedroom House – From £4,000

The final price depends on the size, layout, and electrical needs of your home. Detached houses generally cost more than other types.

For a 4-bedroom house, rewiring starts at £4,500.

1-Bedroom Flat – From £3,000

Prices depend on the flat’s size and layout.

What’s Included in a Standard House Rewire in Formby?

A standard house rewire includes

✅ Eight new circuits

✅ A new consumer unit

✅ New meter tails to connect the electric meter to the consumer unit

✅ Upgraded earth bonding for gas, water, and main supply

✅ A full electrical certificate

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Everything You Need to Know About Rewires

What Are the Eight Circuits?

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1️⃣ Downstairs Lighting – Pendant lights for the hallway, living room, and dining room, plus an IP-rated light for the kitchen and bathroom (if downstairs).

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2️⃣ Upstairs Lighting – Pendant lights for bedrooms and landing, plus an IP-rated light for the bathroom. The landing light has a two-way switch for control from upstairs and downstairs.

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3️⃣ Kitchen Sockets – Includes dedicated sockets for appliances like the fridge, oven, and washing machine, plus four double sockets above the worktop.

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4️⃣ Downstairs Sockets – Includes 1 double socket in the hallway, 4 in the living room, and 3 in the dining room.

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5️⃣ Upstairs Sockets – Includes 3 double sockets per bedroom and 1 for the landing.

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6️⃣ Cooker Circuit – Includes an isolator switch and outlet for the hob.

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7️⃣ Boiler Circuit – Provides a fused spur supply for the boiler or water heater.

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8️⃣ Smoke Alarm Circuit – Includes smoke detectors in the hallway and landing, plus a heat detector in the kitchen.

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✅ Bonus: One bathroom extractor fan is included, with an isolator switch placed outside the bathroom.

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All sockets, switches, and lights are supplied in a high-quality white plastic finish.

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What's Not Included in the Standard Rewire Price?

What’s NOT Included in the Standard Rewire Price?

🚫 RCBO consumer unit

🚫 Shower circuit

🚫 LED spotlights or strip lights

🚫 Interior wall lights

🚫 Extra two-way switches

🚫 Outdoor lighting & sockets

🚫 Burglar alarms, CCTV, or EV chargers

🚫 USB sockets or decorative faceplates

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If you need any of these, we’re happy to add them. Just let us know!

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House Rewire Prices in Formby

We offer affordable house rewires without compromising on quality.

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💰 Pricing Guide

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• 1-Bedroom Studio – from £3,000

• 1-Bedroom Apartment – £3,000 - £3,500

• 2-Bedroom Apartment – £3,500 - £4,000

• 2-Bedroom House – £3,500 - £4,000

• 3-Bedroom House – £4,000 - £4,500

• 4-Bedroom House – £4,500 - £5,000

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We use high-quality materials to ensure a safe, long-lasting rewire.

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Kitchen Rewires in Formby

Your kitchen needs more sockets than any other room. If you don’t need a full house rewire, we can rewire just your kitchen quickly and cost-effectively.

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🔧 What’s Included

✔ A new ring main for safe, efficient wiring
✔ Separate kitchen sockets from other circuits
✔ A grid switch for oven, fridge, and extractor fan sockets
✔ Four double sockets above the counter for convenience
✔ Extension of the cooker circuit if needed

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💰 Kitchen rewire cost. £1,400 - £2,000

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Tell us where you’d like your sockets, appliances, and oven, and we’ll handle the rest!