While rewiring a home can be a significant project, Dunne Electrical strive to minimise disruption to your home and routine. A standard domestic 3 bed house rewire can be completed in under 2 weeks. Dunne Electrical is a registered Safe Electric contractor and qualified certifier and will provide an electrical completion cert and test record sheet certifying all works completed. Dunne Electrical provide a free no obligation consultation and quotation service. Call Barry on 0870541127 or email barry@dunneelectrical.ie.
Why Should You Rewire Your Home?
Rewiring your home is often a necessary undertaking that involves replacing the electrical wiring and components within your house. There are several reasons why you might consider rewiring your home:
1. Safety: One of the primary reasons for rewiring is safety. Older homes may have outdated wiring systems that can pose serious fire hazards. Old wiring can deteriorate, become brittle, and potentially expose wires, increasing the risk of electrical fires.
2. Compliance: Building codes and electrical standards evolve over time. If your home’s electrical system does not meet current code requirements, you may need to rewire it to ensure compliance with safety regulations. This can be particularly important if you plan to sell your home or if you’re doing significant renovations.
3. Increased Capacity: Older homes may have electrical systems that are not capable of handling the power demands of modern appliances and technology used within the home. Rewiring can increase the electrical capacity of your home, allowing you to safely use more devices simultaneously.
4. Reduced Electrical Problems: If you’re experiencing frequent electrical issues like circuit overloads, tripped breakers, or flickering lights, rewiring can often resolve these problems. It ensures a more stable and reliable electrical supply.
5. Energy Efficiency: Upgrading to modern wiring and electrical components can improve energy efficiency. New wiring may be more insulated, reducing energy loss, also the addition of LED lighting, smart heating controls, power usage monitoring and efficient electrical heating can significantly lower your electricity bills.
6. Home Renovations: If you’re planning a major renovation or addition to your home, it’s often a good time to consider rewiring. This ensures that your electrical system can accommodate the new space and any additional electrical needs.
7. Modernisation: Some homeowners choose to rewire their homes to update and modernise the electrical system. This can include installing smart home technology like smart cameras and security lighting, video doorbells, smart sockets and switches and wifi expansion.
8. Insurance Requirements: Some insurance companies may require you to update your electrical system if it’s deemed unsafe or outdated. Rewiring can help you maintain your homeowner’s insurance coverage.
9. Resale Value: A rewired home with a safe and up-to-date electrical system can be more attractive to potential buyers, potentially increasing the resale value of your property.
10. Peace of Mind: Knowing that your home’s electrical system is safe and reliable can provide peace of mind for you and your family.