first fix the electrician will carry out the work that covers the preparation required for such an extensive job and laying the foundations for the different parts needed for the electricity to be able to run. First fix takes place prior to any plastering, decorating or boarding up as the work being carried out will eventually be concealed behind walls or floorboards. The first fix is often referred to as the ‘skeleton’ of the rewire as this will be the backbone of your beaconsfield homes' electrics. The second fix will start as you’re nearing the end of construction, during this phase the final touches are added and rigorous testing is done to ensure everything is connected safely and properly.
What can I expect to happen during the first fix of rewiring beaconsfield?
During the first fix, the infrastructure that is essential to your home's electrics will be carefully installed, this includes taking out the old wires and installing the new electrical cables and wiring through the walls, ceilings and under the floor. A plan will be agreed on the whereabouts of sockets, light fittings and any other outlets, they will be positioned in place according to those plans. The electrician will also install the housing for those sockets, switches or fixtures around the home.
What happens during the second fix?
The second fix of rewiring, Beaconsfield, is when the project is nearing completion, it’s essentially the finishing touches and testing of the new wiring and fixtures. During the second fix, the electrician will take the time to connect any of the new outlets such as switches and sockets to the new wiring that the electricians previously laid behind walls and underneath flooring. It’s very common that when a rewire takes place, so does a fuseboard upgrade. It’s not always necessary but very often the existing fuseboard is unable to offer either the safety or additional load required for the rewire. By having a fuseboard upgrade too, you have the extra safety of RCDs (residual current devices) and capacity for the new electrical load that’s being demanded.
Finally the electrician will carry out their safety checks of the new electrical system to ensure that it's both fit for purpose and safe. Once this is done electrical installation certificates will be issued to the home owner.
Do I need to move out during the first fix of rewiring?
A rewire isn’t a small job and can take anywhere between 5-10 days usually. While it isn’t a requirement that you move out during the process, many homeowners prefer to as it can be both messy and disruptive with power being cut and the environment being dusty. However, if you understand the disruptions that take place during a rewire and are happy to stay at home then that is completely the homeowners choice.
We recently carried out a lived-in rewire on Tilsworth Road, Beaconsfield. This was a 3 bed detached family home, living there was mum and her 2 teenage kids. They have lived in their home for 10 + years and a rewire is way overdue, they have been facing an increasing number of issues including tripping at the fuseboard and flickering lights. During the rewire the kids went to stay with their dad whilst the rewire was carried out but Mum came home after work most nights.
Are you looking for an electrician to help with rewiring Beaconsfield?
Here at Paradigm Electrical Services, no job is too big or too small for us. We have a team of experienced and knowledgeable electricians who have carried out many rewires in Beaconsfield homes. They understand the different pain points and struggles that may come with the electrics in different types of homes in the area.
If you’d like to discuss rewiring your Beaconsfield home, contact the team today either by phone or via our contact form!
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