House Rewires in Bournemouth
A full house rewire across Bournemouth, with a fixed price you can build yourself. No VAT to add. A 10-year guarantee. We rewire empty properties, so the job is faster, cleaner and cheaper for you.
Price your Bournemouth rewire yourself
Most electricians make you wait for a quote. We let you build your own price in about 60 seconds, with no email. It is the same maths Pete uses on the doorstep, and your final price is fixed in writing after a free survey.
And there is no VAT to add (not yet - we are a growing firm). The price you see is the price. Many firms add 20% on top.
Areas we cover in Bournemouth
We rewire homes right across the BH postcodes. That includes:
- Central: Bournemouth town, Westbourne, Talbot Woods, West Cliff, East Cliff, Springbourne, Lansdowne
- East: Boscombe, Pokesdown, Southbourne, Tuckton, Wick, Hengistbury Head, Iford, Littledown, Queens Park
- North: Charminster, Strouden Park, Throop, Holdenhurst, Winton, Moordown, Muscliff, Redhill
- West: Wallisdown, Ensbury Park, Kinson, Northbourne, West Howe, East Howe, Bearwood
Not sure if we reach you? Give us a call and ask.
Why Bournemouth homes need rewiring
Bournemouth has a lot of older housing, and older homes are often still on their first set of wiring. Over time that wiring wears out. The insulation goes brittle, the old fusebox has no modern shock protection, and there are never enough sockets. A full rewire fixes all of it in one go and brings the house up to today's safety standards. If yours has not been rewired in 25 to 30 years, or you are not sure, it is worth a look.
Near the coast there is another problem. Salt air corrodes outdoor fittings, so we use marine-grade parts where it matters, like an outside light or an EV charger.
A hidden danger we check for: the broken ring main
Here is one most homeowners have never heard of. Your sockets are usually fed by a loop of cable called a ring main, with two routes sharing the load. Drive a screw or a nail through one side of that loop, or leave a poor joint hidden behind the plaster, and every socket carries on working exactly as before. Nothing looks wrong.
The danger is what you cannot see. With one side of the loop broken, a single cable is now doing the work of two, and it runs hot inside the wall. Left long enough, that is a fire waiting to happen. We check every ring main for breaks during the survey, and a full rewire removes the risk for good.
Signs your home needs a rewire
- An old fuseboard with rewireable fuse wire or a wooden back
- No test buttons on the board (no RCD, so no modern shock protection)
- Black rubber or fabric cable instead of modern grey or white
- Not enough sockets, so extension leads everywhere
- Lights dim when the shower or the kettle comes on
- Fuses blow or the power trips for no clear reason
- Scorch marks, buzzing or a burning smell at a socket or the board
Want the full picture? See our rewire cost guide for what is included and what changes the price.
Do you have to move out?
For a full house rewire we work on empty properties only. It is faster, cleaner and cheaper for you, and we can film the progress for you to see. The best time is before you move in, between tenants, or as part of a renovation. For smaller jobs, like a consumer unit upgrade, an EICR or an EV charger, you can stay in the home.
What a Bournemouth rewire costs
Real-world ranges for Bournemouth homes in 2026. Your price is fixed in writing after a free survey. No VAT to add.
| Property | Typical range |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Big period homes, a high-spec install, or a job that includes a heat pump can run £12,000 to £16,000 or more. See the full cost guide for what is included, what pushes the price up, and how to spot a dodgy quote.
Want a real price, not a guess?Build your exact Bournemouth rewire price now, room by room. It takes a few minutes. Price my rewire →Why choose Dorset Rewires
- A price you can build yourself on our instant quote tool, then fixed in writing after a free survey
- No VAT to add (we are not VAT registered, not yet)
- No markup on materials - we charge them at cost, our margin is in the labour
- Part P registered
- A 10-year workmanship guarantee in writing
- Interlinked mains smoke and heat alarms fitted as part of every rewire
- Pete surveys every job himself and gives your quote on the spot, the same day
- A 5% booking deposit, then staged payments as the work progresses
Not sure you even need a rewire? We will do a free survey and a quick on-the-spot check. Want it in writing? We also do a full EICR safety report. If the cables are sound, you may only need a new consumer unit.
A recent Bournemouth rewire
Quick answers
How much does a rewire cost in Bournemouth?
Most Bournemouth rewires run from about £2,800 for a 1-bed flat to around £9,000 for a 4-bed house. There is no VAT to add. Your price is fixed in writing after a free survey. See the cost guide for the full breakdown.
Do you cover my area?
We cover all the BH postcodes across Bournemouth, from Westbourne to Southbourne and Boscombe to Kinson. If you are not sure, give us a call and ask.
Do I have to move out during the rewire?
For a full rewire we work on empty properties only. It is faster, cleaner and cheaper. Smaller jobs, like a consumer unit upgrade or an EICR, can be done while you live in the home.
Do you charge VAT?
No. Dorset Rewires is not VAT registered, so the price you are quoted is the price you pay. Many firms add 20% on top.
Are you qualified, and is there a guarantee?
Yes. We are Part P registered, and every rewire comes with a 10-year workmanship guarantee in writing.
Quotes, not estimates - want one for your Bournemouth home?
Free survey, same-day quote on site, no VAT to add, 5% booking deposit then staged payments, 10-year guarantee.