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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Natasha Brinsmead

How much does it cost to rewire a house with old electrics?

A number of different lighting types, from standing lamps to pendant lights.

If you are the proud new owner of a home that you plan on renovating there is a strong likelihood that the electrics are going to need looking at – but how much does it cost to rewire a house?

“When purchasing an older home – anything pre 1980 – the electrical system is something that you may need to investigate and plan a budget to update,” says Nathan Weathers, a former journeyman electrician and head of professionals at Deako.

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