How to Know a House Needs Rewiring
Our Kuilsriver electrical team rewire older homes in Kuilsriver where the original installation has reached the end of its life. The signs: cloth- or rubber-insulated cable in the roof, circuits that trip when more than a couple of appliances run, plug points that sit dead or work intermittently, no earth wire on older circuits, and a DB board that has been extended piecemeal over decades. Old wiring is the leading electrical cause of house fires — and insurers know it, which is why claims on old installations get scrutinised.
Full vs Phased Rewiring
A full rewire replaces every circuit in one project — the right call during a renovation, when walls and ceilings are open anyway. A phased rewire replaces the worst circuits first (usually the plug circuits and anything without earth) and schedules the rest over time, which keeps the home liveable and spreads the cost. We assess the installation, test every circuit, and recommend honestly which approach fits — not every old house needs everything replaced at once.
What the Work Involves
New SABS-approved cabling run through the roof and walls, new plug points and switches, proper earthing throughout, a DB board upgrade to match, and making good any chasing in the walls — paint-ready. A typical full rewire of a three-bedroom home takes one to two weeks; we sequence rooms so you're never without power overnight.
Certified and Insurable
Every rewire is completed with a Certificate of Compliance — which also means the next property transfer or insurance claim has nothing to find. Assessments are free in Kuilsriver, and quotes are itemised per circuit so you can phase the work on your budget.