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Electricians in Bournemouth & Poole
House Rewire & New Build Specialists in Dorset

20+ years wiring homes across Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset. We rewire, renovate and wire new builds. Pete personally quotes every job - then he and our own employed team get it wired.

  • Quotes, not estimates. A fixed price in writing.
  • Materials at cost, no markup. Our margin's in the labour.
  • 5% deposit, then staged payments. See FAQ for the schedule.
  • 10-year guarantee in writing.

Pete picks up · 7am-7pm Mon-Sat · Callback within 1 hour, guaranteed

Modern RCBO consumer unit wired and labelled by Dorset Rewires, with every circuit individually protected and Type 2 surge protection
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20+ YearsTrading in Dorset
Pete PersonallyQuotes Every Job
10-YearWorkmanship Guarantee

What we do

Two specialisms. Done properly. Certified on completion.

Specialism

Whole House Rewires

We rewire your whole house when it is empty. Think a renovation, an extension, or before you move in. Old fusebox, rubber-sheathed cables, dodgy sockets - all replaced.

  • 3 bed: typically £4,500-£7,000
  • 4 bed: typically £6,500-£11,000
  • 5% deposit, then staged payments, no surprises
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Specialism

New Build & Developments

For developers and self-builders. We wire plots start to finish. We handle the paperwork too (NHBC sign-off, Building Control, safety certs).

  • Single plots through to multi-plot schemes
  • 2.5% retention accepted as standard
  • On-programme or we pay penalties
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Consumer Unit Upgrades

Your old fusebox swapped for a modern, safer board. Surge protection included. Done in a day on most homes.

From £625 supplied & fitted

EICR (Safety Checks)

Your electrical safety check. Required for landlords. Smart for homeowners. Fixed price, PDF report within 24 hours.

From £140 · See price ladder →

EV Charger Installation

Home charge point for your electric car. OZEV-approved (we can claim grants for you where eligible). 7kW - charges most cars overnight.

From £850 fitted

Extras & Mystery Faults

Extra sockets, outdoor circuits, garden offices, integrated lighting, lights tripping for no reason - we trace it and fix it.

Fixed quote before work starts

For Homeowners

Whole House Rewires in Bournemouth, Poole & Dorset

Most homes built before 1980 are now on borrowed time. If you see rubber-sheathed cable, a wooden fusebox, or warm sockets - you are due. Here is exactly how we do it.

7 signs your home needs rewiring

1Wooden or cast-iron fusebox
2Not enough sockets, so extension leads everywhere
3Rubber, fabric or lead-sheathed cable visible in the loft
4Sockets feel warm or buzz
5Lights flicker or dim when appliances start
6Failed EICR or C2 codes on a recent inspection
7Last rewired before 1985 (you are 10+ years overdue)

Our 5-stage rewire process

1

Free home survey

One visit, 45 minutes. We measure every room, check the loft, photograph the fusebox and meter, and talk through how you want the house wired.

2

Same-day quote, on the spot

Pete walks the property with you and builds your quote live as you go. You get an itemised, fixed price before he leaves. Same day.

3

Booked dates, staged payments

Booked in writing. A 5% booking deposit locks your dates, then staged payments tied to material delivery and progress - see FAQ for the full schedule.

4

The work

The property is empty, so we wire the whole house in one efficient run. High-quality work from an experienced team. We film a lot of our jobs for social media, so you can see exactly what we do.

5

Test, certify, hand over

Full test on completion. Electrical Installation Certificate issued on full payment. Building Control notified. Ten-year workmanship guarantee in writing.

What it actually costs

Not many tradesmen in Dorset show their prices. We do! These are real ranges based on past projects.

PropertyTypical range (2026)
1 bed£2,800 - £4,000
2 bed£3,800 - £5,500
3 bed£4,500 - £7,000
4 bed£6,500 - £11,000
5 bed+£10,000 - £16,000

Included: new fusebox, full dust protection, full safety certification, Building Control sign-off, 10-year guarantee.
Not included: plaster make-good and decoration. We recommend a decorator and coordinate the timings.

Quotes, not estimates. Home not listed, or want a fixed price? Call for a free, no-obligation quote, priced on site the same day.
Or use our online quote tool to build your own price in minutes.
Call 07836 535100
For Developers & Builders

New Build Electrical & Development Contracts

For site managers, small developers and self-builders in Dorset. First-fix to final certification, on programme, with the paperwork your client and your lender will need.

Programme reliability

Dates locked as soon as you are ready to give the go-ahead. Penalty terms accepted if we miss start. We track first-fix, second-fix and snag on a shared sheet you can see live.

Capacity

Single plots through to multi-plot schemes. Single point of contact - Pete, the owner - on every job.

Sign-off & paperwork

Safety certificates issued for each plot, same day. We handle the NHBC, LABC and Premier Guarantee paperwork too. Building Control notification handled.

Retention & stage payments

Standard 2.5% retention for 12 months accepted. Staged payment schedule from a 5% booking deposit through first-fix start, first-fix completion, second-fix start, energisation, and final certification - see the homeowner FAQ or capability pack for detail.

Specifications we do

Standard 18th Edition through to high-spec residential (CAT6 backbone, EV-ready charge points, PV-ready supplies, MVHR integration).

Trade references

Available on request - we will put you in touch with a recent past client whose project is the closest match to yours, so you can hear about the work and our reliability first-hand.

Tendering a scheme? Capability pack with insurance certificates, accreditation numbers, NHBC familiarity statement, and a sample programme.

How working with us actually goes

01

Call or email

Tell us roughly what you need. 60 seconds. We will tell you on the call whether we are the right fit and book a free survey if so.

02

Free quote, on the spot

For a rewire or renovation, you get your quote while we are on site at the property. For a new build, you get it the same day we receive your building or architect plans. No pressure, no sales call. Quotes are valid for 90 days.

03

Booked dates & clean handover

5% booking deposit, then a transparent staged payment schedule tied to material delivery and progress. We leave the property clean. Certificate and 10-year guarantee handed over on full completion.

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Honest answers to the questions we hear most

Will the price change once you start?

No. Our quote is fixed and itemised. If you add scope (extra sockets, an outside light) we price it in writing before we do it. The only time prices move is if you ask them to.

Are you actually qualified, or do you subcontract?

We don't use subcontractors. Pete quotes every job. The work is done by Pete and our own electricians - all employed on PAYE, no dodgy self-employed cover.

Pete's qualifications:

  • Part P registered - legally allowed to certify our own work
  • 18th Edition - current to the latest UK electrical safety regulations

Our electricians are qualified, and they work under Pete's supervision.

Does the property need to be empty?

Yes. We only rewire empty properties. That means during a renovation, during an extension, or before you move in. We do not rewire homes that are being lived in. An empty house lets us work across every room at once, so the job is faster and cleaner.

How much mess will there be? Will the walls be made good?

We only work in empty properties, so there is no living space to protect day to day. Here is how we leave it:

  • We chase walls and run cables. We do not skim or paint.
  • We clear our debris. The property is left swept.
  • You need a plasterer and decorator after us. We coordinate the timings so the trades do not clash.

We explain all of this when quoting. No surprises.

What if something goes wrong six months after you finish?

Call us, no charge. Our workmanship guarantee is 10 years in writing.

Do you do small jobs? Is there a minimum charge?

Yes, we do small jobs - extra sockets, lights, new circuits. Small jobs start at £150. Even one socket gets the full job:

  • Safe isolation - we prove the power is off before we touch anything
  • The work itself - done right, first time
  • Dead and live testing - so we know it is safe
  • A signed certificate - your proof for insurance and selling

Extras added during a job we are already doing cost £50 an hour. The minimum only applies to a separate visit.

Do you serve [my town]?

We cover BH and DT postcodes: Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Ferndown, Wimborne, Verwood, Broadstone, Bearwood, Highcliffe, Ringwood. Outside that, ask - we travel for larger jobs.

How do stage payments work?

Every rewire over £3,000 runs on a 5% booking deposit, then a transparent staged schedule tied to material delivery and progress milestones:

  1. 5% booking deposit - locks your dates when you give the go-ahead.
  2. 20% at end of Day 1 (first fix) - released once we have started on site and all first-fix materials have been delivered.
  3. 25% on completion of first fix.
  4. 25% at end of Day 1 of second fix - released once all second-fix materials are on site.
  5. 15% once sockets and lights are live and tested.
  6. 10% on full completion, paid before the Electrical Installation Certificate is handed over.

This protects you (no money for work not yet done) and protects us (materials are paid for before they are installed). Card, BACS or cheque.

Where we work

Based in Bournemouth. We cover every BH and most DT postcodes in Dorset.

  • Bournemouth BH1-BH11
  • Poole BH12-BH17
  • Christchurch BH23
  • Ferndown BH22
  • Wimborne BH21
  • Verwood BH31
  • Broadstone BH18
  • Bearwood & Branksome
  • Highcliffe & Mudeford
  • Ringwood BH24
  • Wider Dorset on enquiry

About us

Pete founded the business over 20 years ago, after years as a project electrician for one of Dorset’s largest housebuilders. The same core team has been with him for years.

We do two things deliberately: full house rewires for homeowners, and new build electrical for developers. We turn down work we are not best at - that is why our quality holds up on every job we take on.

We are based in Poole, and on the road from 7am to 7pm Monday to Saturday.

  • Part P registered · Building Control notified
  • 18th Edition BS 7671
  • £5,000,000 Public Liability Insurance

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