No. An older house does not automatically need rewiring just because of its age.

What matters is the condition of the wiring, the consumer unit, the circuit protection and whether previous alterations have been carried out properly. 

Some older homes may still have parts of the installation that are suitable, while others may contain a mix of older wiring and newer additions that need looking at together.

Inspection and testing can show whether the issue is isolated, limited to part of the installation or more widespread. 

With Current Solutions, that assessment is then used to explain what work is actually appropriate before anything is agreed.

An EICR can help identify defects, deterioration or other issues within the electrical installation.

It does not automatically mean a full house rewire will be recommended. 

The findings need to be looked at alongside the overall condition of the wiring, the consumer unit and how the property is being used.

Our electrical testing helps show whether repair, partial rewiring or wider work is appropriate, so you understand what the findings actually mean for your home.

Sometimes, but it depends on how much of the property is being rewired and how the work can be phased.

A full house rewire can involve several rooms, temporary loss of power and access to walls, floors or ceilings. 

In some homes it may still be practical to stay there, while in others it may be easier to arrange alternative accommodation for part of the job.

Before work starts, we can explain which areas are likely to be affected and how the job will be sequenced so you can plan around it.

Some access to walls, ceilings or floors is often needed during house rewiring so new cables can be installed.

How much making good is required depends on the property, the existing cable routes and the scope of the work. 

If you are already renovating, it can be much easier to plan the electrical work before decorating or new finishes go in.

A site assessment can help show where access is likely to be needed and which areas may be affected before the job starts.

Possibly, but only if the current installation does not need more urgent attention.

If the wiring is still suitable, coordinating house rewiring with a future kitchen, extension or wider renovation can make sense because sockets, lighting and appliance positions can be planned at the same time.

If testing identifies a more immediate issue, some electrical work may need to happen sooner. 

Current Solutions can help you understand what can reasonably wait and what should be dealt with first.

There is no fixed number of years after which every house needs to be rewired.

The condition of the wiring depends on factors such as how old it is, how it was installed, what alterations have been made and how heavily the electrical system has been used.

Rather than relying on age alone, inspection and testing are the best way to understand whether the installation is still suitable. 

That gives you a much better basis for deciding whether any work is needed.

Sometimes, but the fact that wiring still works does not tell you everything about its condition.

Older wiring may still function while having outdated protection, previous alterations or signs of deterioration that need investigating. 

Equally, old wiring should not be replaced simply because it is old if testing shows it remains suitable.

We can inspect and test the existing circuits so any recommendation is based on the condition of the installation rather than assumption.

No. A new consumer unit does not automatically mean the rest of the electrical installation is suitable.

The consumer unit is only one part of the system. 

The condition of the wiring, circuits and previous electrical work still needs to be considered separately.

With Current Solutions, the consumer unit can be assessed alongside the wider installation so you know whether further testing, remedial work or partial rewiring should be considered.

You may need to move some furniture or belongings, but you should not assume the whole house needs emptying.

The electrician will usually need access to sockets, switches, walls, floors and other areas where cables are being installed or replaced. 

Which rooms need clearing depends on the scope of the rewire.

Before the job begins, we can explain the working areas so you know what needs moving and what can stay where it is.

You should expect some periods without power while circuits are being isolated and worked on.

Whether electricity can remain available in other parts of the property depends on the scale of the rewire and how the job can be phased. 

This is worth understanding before work begins, especially if you are planning to stay in the house.

The planned sequence can be explained in advance, including when temporary power interruptions are likely, so you can prepare around them.