“How much to rewire my house?” is the question we’re asked most, and most online answers are useless because they quote a national average for a house they’ve never seen. Here’s how rewiring is actually priced in Surrey in 2026, and what makes the number go up or down.
First thing to know
A full rewire replaces all the cabling, sockets, switches, light fittings and the consumer unit, and issues a new Electrical Installation Certificate. As a real-world guide for Surrey in 2026: a two-bed terrace is roughly £4,500–£6,000, a three-bed semi £6,000–£8,500, and a four/five-bed detached or period property £9,000–£14,000+. The spread is wide because the house drives the cost, not the electrician’s day rate. What pushes it up: solid walls and lath-and-plaster that don’t take cables easily, wanting extra sockets and downlights, keeping decoration damage to a minimum, and living in the house while we work. What keeps it down: an empty property, a straightforward layout, and doing it alongside other building work while walls are open.
Safety note
Be wary of any rewire quote given over the phone without a visit, or one that’s dramatically cheaper than the rest. The corners that get cut are the ones you can’t see — chased-in cables done properly, correct earthing and bonding, and a genuine test at the end. A cheap rewire that isn’t certificated isn’t a bargain, it’s a liability when you come to sell.
When to call us
Call us for a proper fixed quote after a visit — never a phone guess. We plan rewires so you can usually stay living in the house, room by room, and you get a fixed price, an EIC certificate, and our six-year guarantee. Want a ballpark before we visit? The instant estimate on this site will get you within range in two minutes, no details needed.
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