Typical partial rewires
Common examples include:
- Kitchen circuits during a new kitchen fit
- Extensions and loft conversions
- Replacing unearthed lighting circuits
- A single floor or part of the house
- Supplies to garages and garden rooms
Checking what stays
Before we connect new work to old, we need to be satisfied the existing installation is suitable. That's why a partial rewire normally starts with an assessment of the rest of the system.
When partial is a false economy
If the remaining cabling is near the end of its life, a partial rewire just postpones a full one — and means opening up finished rooms twice. In that case we'll recommend a complete rewire instead.
See also: complete house rewiring and rewiring surveys.