Outwood Electrical Ltd have worked with a number of homeowners who have had to carry out urgent rewiring in Prestwich, especially at homes on Butterstile Close. The majority of properties on the close were built in around 1990 and haven’t had any electrical upgrade work since.
Customers we’ve worked with have experienced serious signs of outdated electrical wiring which include outlets that are hot to the touch, especially when in use for a short period of time. Crackling sounds around your home in Prestwich could indicate loose connections within the wiring. If you too are experiencing similar signs and your home’s electrical wiring is around 30 years old, our advice is to have a qualified electrician inspect the wiring immediately.
What signs indicate outdated electrical wiring?
A constant burning smell, especially a “fishy” smell suggests insulation around electrical wiring is melting so urgent investigation is required. More seriously, you might be experiencing minor electric shocks when turning the lights on. This could be due to inadequate earthing which is often lacking in older wiring.
If you’re lucky enough to not experience any dangerous signs but know the wiring hasn’t been upgraded, you could be exposing your household to increased risk of electrocution and fires. Electrical safety and compliance is the number one priority for the team at Outwood Electrical Ltd so our advice would be to consider a rewire to improve electrical safety and efficiency at your home in Prestwich.
How long will it take to rewire my home?
For an experienced team like ourselves, it takes an average of 7-8 days to rewire a three bedroom house in Prestwich. The homeowners we worked with on Butterstile Close were worried about the upheaval and mess associated with a rewire but actually they were surprised at how methodically the team worked. Part of a rewire is doing our best to retain the dust and fall out from chasing out plaster and lifting up carpets or flooring.
What actually happens during a house rewire?
Now this is where we need your help. Packing away your belongings and moving bulky furniture out of the way will be really helpful. It just means our expert electricians have access to the walls, flooring and ceiling spaces which helps keep the project moving.
A rewire is conducted across two phases. During the first phase, outdated electrical wiring along with outlets and switches are removed. A new space is created in the walls of the property to house the modern wiring. One particular customer on Butterstile Close used the opportunity to add additional outlets in the kitchen, utility and home office. After walls are plastered over, the team install face plates for switches and outlets. Once all wiring is complete, strict testing of the new installation takes place which we can self certify, confirming compliance with industry regulations.
Why work with Outwood Electrical Ltd in Prestwich?
As local electricians, we have successively established positive working relationships with many of our customers, both landlords and homeowners. As NAPIT approved electricians, our customers are confident with our work and appreciation for standards such as BS 7671.
To get the electrical wiring at your home looked at by our expert rewire electricians, call Outwood Electrical Ltd today.
