Thinking about Rewiring your house?
Electrical fires are one of the leading causes of domestic fires. Faulty or old wiring is a major cause of house fires. With our modern lives, our electrical requirements in our homes and businesses have increased, and old circuits can easily become overloaded and potentially lead to fires. This old wiring or wiring completed by homeowners can leave our homes unsafe and open to potential fires.
If your home is an older property, there’s a good chance that you do not have RCD protection installed on your switchboard. RCDs protect you and your home from electrical fires by cutting off electricity when a fault is present or occurs within a circuit.
Christchurch Electrical offers both Free Quotes and thorough Electrical wiring checks to provide you a report on the condition of your electrical wiring.
Fires caused by electrical faults are on the rise, with Fire and Emergency warning against homeowners attempting to do electrical work themselves. Read more on this
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What are the warning signs?
Deteriorating, old or outdated wiring in a property can cause electrical faults and even pose a significant risk of fire or electrocution. It’s an easy thing to forget to consider, but it’s well worth taking notes of warning signs before it’s too late.
The warning signs that something is wrong is usually very clear, and when that happens, you should take prompt action to resolve the issue by consulting an experienced local electrician. Here are some of the warning signs.
How to know if your house needs rewiring?
There are many ways to know if your home needs rewiring. If you notice discoloured outlets, worn electrical plugs or cords that easily get hot when in use it might be time to call your electrician. Similarly, if you notice an unidentifiable burnt smell then you should definitely pick up the phone.
- Flickering Lights
- Circuit breakers tripping or Fuses blowing regularly
- Humming and Buzzing sounds
- Discoloration and burning smells
- Advanced Age
What are the steps to rewiring a house?
- Create an ‘Electrical Inventory’
- The first step of rewiring your home is to look at all of the electrical devices in your home and think about how you'll be using them and where. This will help your electrician to install a system that will best meet your needs such as where lights and power points are located and how many.
- Identify existing infrastructure
- Identifying any existing infrastructure can help your electrician complete the rewiring job as smoothly as possible. To do this, simply identify and mark any existing electrical and plumbing infrastructure in your home.
- If you don't have the blueprints, you can hire a contractor to mark pipes and existing wiring. Alternatively, call your electrician and work out a plan to ensure the job goes smoothly.
- Call a Qualified Electrician
- After considering these points, get in touch with a qualified and trusted local electrician and get them to come out and evaluate your house. They will be able to confirm that rewiring is necessary, and can help you put your plan into action.
- Think about shopping around for the right electrician. It's an important job, so it shouldn't just be about getting the lowest price. Find an experienced electrical work contractor that knows what they're doing.
⚠️ Note on 2025/2026 Safety Standards
Are you concerned about the new Master Electricians Electrical Safety Amendments? The good news is that existing homes do not require forced rewiring. However, if you are planning a major renovation or adding EV charging, new RCD and voltage rules will apply from November 2025. Read our Simple Guide to the 2025/2026 Amendments Here.
At Christchurch Electrical, we can provide all your house wiring upgrade & electrical services
Christchurch Electrical can help if you want your property’s wiring assessed, or need assistance with any other electrical services. Our qualified electricians can come & evaluate your home in Christchurch & confirm whether rewiring is necessary. Contact us to get a free quote for the cost of rewiring your house. For more information, get in touch with our team today by calling (03) 366 1718 or
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