A full rewire is one of those jobs where quotes can vary wildly, and it's hard to know what's fair. Here are typical UK figures, what drives the price, and what a proper quote should include.
These are guide figures from national price surveys, not a quote. The condition of your property sets the real price, which is why we survey before fixing it in writing.
Those figures come from MyJobQuote's UK price guide, published September 2026 and based on real tradespeople's quotes. The North East typically comes in below the national average for labour. A consumer unit replacement on its own is usually £350 to £750.
The electrical work on a typical house takes three to seven working days. Plastering and making good add a few more days. We plan it room by room so, in most cases, you can stay in the house and have some power every evening.
If a quote doesn't say, ask. Most disputes about rewires come from what wasn't written down.
Not always. An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) tells you whether the wiring needs replacing, partly replacing, or just some remedial work. UK price guides put an EICR at roughly £120 to £250 for most homes. If you're unsure, start there. Our guide to the signs your house needs rewiring covers the warning signs.
This is general guidance, not formal advice on your property. Rules change, so we check the current position at the free site visit and handle any applications as part of the job.
UK price guides put a full rewire of a three-bed house at around £6,500 in 2026. The North East is often a little lower. The actual price depends on the property.
Not always. Ours includes making good. Always check, as it can add a lot if quoted separately.
Usually, yes, if the work is planned room by room. Some jobs are easier and cheaper with the house empty.
Get an EICR. It tells you the condition of the wiring and whether a full rewire, partial rewire or small repairs are needed.
Whatever the brief, the route in is the same: ring us, we'll visit, we'll come back with a fixed price in plain English. Free site visits across Durham, Sunderland and Newcastle.
Or email enquiries@atkinsonsgroup.co.uk
No call-out charge for quotes. Fixed prices, in writing.
