How much does a full house rewire cost in 2026?

A full house rewire typically costs between £3,500 and £8,000 depending on property size. A 2-bed flat starts from £3,500, a 3-bed semi from £4,500, and a 4-bed detached from £6,000.

How much does an EICR cost?

EICRs are priced per circuit, not a flat fee. Domestic and single-phase installations are £30 per circuit. Commercial 3-phase installations are £40 per circuit. A typical 3-bed house has 6-10 circuits (so £180-£300). A small flat with 5 circuits is £150. A commercial unit with twelve 3-phase circuits is £480. Send the address and we'll count the circuits and come back with a firm quote the same day.

How much does an EV charger installation cost?

A home EV charger installation costs from £850. This includes the charger unit, dedicated circuit, installation, testing and certification.

How much does a consumer unit replacement cost?

A consumer unit replacement costs from £450 to £1,200 depending on the number of circuits and board type.

Electrician Prices 2026 | DS Electrical

Full House Rewire

Property Type	Price Range
1-2 bed flatIncluding new consumer unit, all circuits, testing and cert	From £3,500
2-3 bed terraced house	£4,000 – £5,500
3 bed semi-detached	£4,500 – £6,500
4 bed detached	£6,000 – £8,000
5+ bed / period propertyOlder properties with lath and plaster require more time	£8,000 – £12,000+

Consumer Unit Upgrade

Service	Price Range
Consumer unit replacement — standardLike-for-like replacement with modern MCBs	From £450
Consumer unit upgrade — full RCBO boardIndividual circuit protection, no nuisance tripping	£850 – £1,200
Surge protection device (SPD)Protects against voltage spikes. Required in new installs.	£85 – £120

EICR Testing — priced per circuit

Installation	Rate
Domestic & single-phaseHouses, flats, bungalows, HMO units — each tested per circuit	£30 / circuit
Commercial 3-phaseShops, units, offices — priced per circuit across all distribution boards	£40 / circuit
Listed / heritage propertyExtra care needed — priced after a walk-round	POA

Worked examples. 2-bed flat with 5 circuits = £150. 3-bed semi with 8 circuits = £240. 4-bed detached with 12 circuits = £360. Small commercial unit with 12 three-phase circuits = £480.

Every property has a different number of circuits. Send the address to 07889 334849 or the contact form and we'll work out your count and come back with a firm quote the same day. Portfolio discounts for multi-property landlords.

EV Charger Installation

Option	Price Range
Standard 7kW home chargerSmart charger, app control, dedicated circuit	From £850
myenergi Zappi v2 7kWThree charging modes, eco mode, UK manufactured	£850 – £1,100
Premium smart charger 7kWPremium design, dynamic load balancing	£1,500 – £1,980
Commercial charger (per unit)Workplace or public charging	From £2,500

CCTV Systems

System	Price Range
2-camera systemHikvision 4K, NVR, remote viewing setup	From £500
4-camera systemFull home coverage, colour night vision	From £800
6-8 camera systemLarger properties or commercial premises	£1,200 – £2,500

Common Jobs

Job	Price Range
Extra double socket (from existing circuit)	From £80
New light fitting installation	From £60
LED downlight installation (per light)	£45 – £65
Outdoor socket (weatherproof IP66)	£120 – £180
Shower circuit (new dedicated supply)	£350 – £750
Cooker circuit (new dedicated supply)	£280 – £500
Smoke alarm upgrade (lithium, all floors)	£85 – £150
Emergency call-out	From £120

Important: Prices Are Guide Only

Every property is different. These are typical price ranges to help you budget. Your actual quote may vary based on:

Property age and construction — period properties with lath and plaster cost more
Access — loft access, under-floor voids, or solid floors affect cable routing
Cable run length — longer distances increase materials and labour
Existing installation condition — additional remedial work may be needed
Specification — premium switches, smart controls, and high-end fittings

Price Guide