How much does a house rewire cost in Essex?
A straight answer with real numbers — typical rewire prices by property size across Essex and East London, what pushes the cost up or down, and exactly what you get for it.
The short answer
As a rough 2026 guide across Essex and East London, a full house rewire typically costs:
- Flat / 1-bed — around £2,500–£4,500
- 2-bed house — around £3,500–£6,000
- 3-bed house — around £5,000–£8,000
- 4-bed house — around £6,500–£10,000
- 5+ bed house — around £8,500–£13,000
A partial rewire (kitchen, bathroom and a few circuits, rather than the whole house) is usually a little over half the cost of a full one. These are guide figures only — the price is always confirmed with a free, fixed quote after we've seen the property, and you'll know the number before any work starts.
What affects the cost
Two rewires of the same size can come out differently. The things that move the price are:
- Size and number of circuits — more rooms, more sockets and more lighting points mean more cable and more labour.
- Full or partial — a partial rewire only touches part of the installation, so it costs less.
- Property age and construction — older homes with solid walls, lath-and-plaster or limited loft and floor access take longer to run cables through cleanly.
- The consumer unit — most rewires include a new, modern fuse board, which is part of bringing the installation up to standard.
- Extras — additional sockets, outdoor points, an EV charger or moving the incoming supply all add to the job.
What's included
A proper rewire isn't just new cable. With us it includes new wiring throughout the agreed areas, modern sockets, switches and accessories, a new consumer unit that meets current BS 7671 regulations, full testing, the correct electrical installation certificate, and notification to building control where it's required. See the full house rewiring service for what a job involves.
Full rewire or partial?
You usually need a full rewire if the wiring is original rubber- or fabric-insulated cable, there's an old fuse box with rewireable fuses, or an EICR has flagged the installation as unsatisfactory. A partial rewire can be enough when most of the installation is sound but specific areas (often the kitchen and bathroom) need updating. We'll tell you honestly which you actually need — not the bigger job.
How long does it take?
A typical 3-bed full rewire takes around a week. A flat is quicker; a larger or occupied home can take a little longer. We work tidily — dust sheets down, mess cleared — and schedule around you.
Get an exact price
Pop a few details into our instant estimate tool for a quick guide price, then we confirm a fixed quote at a free, no-obligation visit. Or just call 07912 284977 and we'll talk it through.