What is a house rewire?
A house rewire is the replacement of your home’s electrical wiring, along with sockets, switches and the fuse board, to bring the whole system up to modern safety standards. Over time, home electrical wiring wears out, and older cabling simply was not built for the demands of today’s appliances and technology.
House rewiring means removing the old, worn or unsafe wiring and installing new cabling and connections throughout, so your home is safe, compliant and ready for years of reliable use. In many older Cork homes, the existing house wiring is outdated or no longer meets current regulations, which is where our house rewiring service comes in.
Signs your home needs rewiring
You do not need to be an electrician to spot the warning signs. If any of these sound familiar, it is worth having your wiring checked:
Warm Sockets
Sockets or switches that feel warm, look discoloured or scorched
Burning Smell
A persistent burning smell with no obvious source
Our Process
Here is how we handle a rewiring project from start to finish:
Our House Rewiring Services
Cork Electrical offers full and partial house rewiring services in Cork City, suburbs, and surrounding communities. We specialise in domestic electrician services and offer the following rewiring solutions:
Complete House Rewire
A full replacement of all the wiring in your home, bringing everything up to modern safety standards. Ideal for older properties or homes being renovated throughout.
Partial House Rewiring
A cost-effective option when only part of your home needs attention, such as a single room, circuit or upgrade.
We also take care of:
Fuse Box Rewiring
Replacing or upgrading an older fuse box/board to maintain the safety and efficiency of your home electrical system.
Kitchen Rewiring
Upgrading kitchen electrical wiring to support modern electric appliances safely.
Sockets & Lighting Circuits
Upgrading home wiring & electrical sockets for reliable modern lighting solutions and fixtures.
Appliance Wiring Services
The safe installation of one or more home appliances, lighting fixtures, electric shower, hot water heater, etc.
Network & Data Cabling
Installation of structured cabling and running Ethernet data cable throughout a home.
Smart Home Rewiring
Upgrading homes to be compatible with smart home devices, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, integrated security and automation systems.
Cost & Grants for House Rewiring
The cost to rewire a house in Cork depends on a few things: the size and age of the property, the condition of the existing wiring, how many sockets and fixtures are needed, and how complex the job is. Because no two homes are the same, the most reliable way to understand house rewiring prices is a proper look at the property.
Rather than quote a one-size-fits-all figure, we prefer to give you an accurate price after seeing the job, so there are no surprises later. We always provide a full, transparent, no-obligation quote before any work begins. For more detail on electrical rewiring cost, see our dedicated full house rewire and partial house rewiring pages.
The cost of home rewiring in Cork largely depends on:
Remedial works, e.g. plastering walls
How many sockets are needed, need for fuse board/box replacement
Property size and age of the current electrical system
How complex the job will be and any fixtures, e.g. lighting fixtures, chandeliers, appliances
Cork Electrical will gladly provide you with a comprehensive quote before commencing any work, so you will know exactly how much it will cost with no surprises.
Are there grants for rewiring?
There is no single grant labelled a “rewiring grant”, but several schemes can help cover the cost, particularly where rewiring forms part of a wider home energy upgrade. Navigating grant applications can be daunting, so if you need a hand, just ask. Our team is happy to point you in the right direction. Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to access:
Why Choose Cork Electrical?
Homeowners in Cork City and elsewhere in Co Cork choose Cork Electrical for a few simple reasons:
Local Experts
Proudly serving Cork and surrounding communities for over 15 years
Fully Certified
We are qualified Safe Electric Registered Electrical Contractors (RECI)
Transparent Pricing
Our competitive prices are fully laid out with a free, no-obligation quote
Customer Focused
We aim to provide top-notch customer service and answer any enquiries you may have
Why You Should Always Use a Registered Electrical Contractor
We all know that a quick ‘electricians near me’ search can bring up a list of a thousand options, but it’s important that whichever electrician you choose is registered with the right regulatory bodies.
Using an electrician who is a Registered Electrical Contractor (REC) with Safe Electric, such as Cork Electrical, means that all work carried out is legal and done in compliance with set regulations.
It also ensures the electrician is experienced and will complete the work safely. Registered electricians understand and value safety and security standards and are regularly audited.
Under the Electricity Regulation Act 1999, it’s illegal for a non-registered electrician to carry out electrical work on your home.
Need professional house wiring in Cork?
Call us today at 087 746 4011 or fill out our contact form to request a free quote from our friendly team.
Why Locals Choose Cork Electrical
They did a great job on a big lighting fit out for us. Very efficient and we will be using them again.
There was a fault at the consumer unit in my garage. It was diagnosed very quickly and fixed in minutes. The service was excellent and the price was reasonable. Recommended.
Jamie from Cork Electrical was brilliant! Super professional, turned up on time, and explained everything really clearly. The job was done quickly and to a great standard, and he left everything spotless afterwards. I’d definitely recommend Jamie if you need a reliable electrician — top service
Recently got a house rewired by Jamie and his team very pleased with the work and a quick turn around great service highly recommend
Electric shower recently installed by Cork Electrical, Jamie was great to deal with and service was excellent.
Recently had Jamie Griffin out to wire my new boiler plus put in a changeover switch and replaced sockets light switches that needed replacing
Jamie was here when he said he would be and provided a very efficient friendly service
Competitive rates
Would highly recommend Jamie and co
Great work by Jamie and the team rewiring my house. Can’t recommend this company enough.
House Rewiring FAQs
We serve our valued customers across Co Cork, including in Cork City, Glanmire, Douglas, Carrigaline, Bishopstown, Cobh, Midleton, and many other communities. We endeavour to always be responsive and provide our customers with fair, transparent quotes, whilst also carrying out all jobs to the highest standards of safety.
We provide both socket and fuse box rewiring services, as well as lighting circuit rewiring to enhance your home electrical system’s safety and reliability. By replacing and upgrading these, your home may experience far fewer tripped circuits and higher capacity for modern energy consumption needs, whilst smoothing out performance through the whole house.
We assist homeowners with the rewiring of homes and upgrading for smart home automation. This includes the installation of things like lighting fixtures, heating controls, doorbell cameras, motion sensing exterior lighting, burglar alarms, CCTV, and any other integrations that make part of the modern smart home.
We provide new build wiring services which includes the installation of electrical wiring, fuse boxes and boards, and sockets for new build homes in accordance with specifications given by the builders and architects. New build electrical wiring is ideal for ensuring your home’s electrical system is future-proof and energy-efficient whilst also being compatible with IoT and smart home technology integrations.
Yes. There are many old homes in Cork that have outdated and perhaps even dangerous electrical systems that need to be replaced. We provide comprehensive rewiring services for old homes whilst leaving the beauty and charm of your home intact and repairing any lathe or plaster that often need to be removed in parts during the process. Our service brings your old home’s electrical compliance to current norms.
There are several grants from SEAI, the government, and some local councils that may assist with the cost of rewiring a home in Cork. While not explicit, several of these grant schemes have the expressed purpose of facilitating home energy upgrades, so rewiring a home may be considered an important part of an overall plan to improve energy efficiency.
Yes, we install data cabling in homes which is perfect for those who want to modernise their home office or upgrade their entertainment options via dependable Ethernet and/or Wi-Fi connectivity throughout. Reliable and consistent data download/upload speeds can enhance utility at home, but they can also be important for home security systems and home automation.
The cost of rewiring a kitchen will certainly vary depending on many factors, but it generally costs more than most other rooms of a typical home. This is because the electrical demand from kitchens tends to be the highest. Fitting individual fixtures and appliances such as refrigerators may cost around €50 to €100 each.
If your home electrical system is in reasonably good condition and you only need part of your home rewired, this is a service we gladly provide. Whether you’re remodelling an old living room into an entertainment area and need many more sockets than the home had previously or you need rewiring for a home office, for example, partial home rewiring is a great and cost-efficient way to upgrade.
A complete house rewire job might take anywhere from a few days to two working weeks, depending on the size of the home and the complexity of the job. Many old Irish homes have lathe and plaster walls and/or deprecated electrical systems which can take longer to work with. A simple fuse box replacement may take only a day, and fitting individual fixtures such as appliances or electric showers might take a few hours.