The Victorian terraces that make up so much of Katesgrove, Newtown and East Reading are the houses I rewire most here. Many were last done in the 1970s and have been let ever since, which usually means circuits added for each new washing machine, shower or extension without anyone standing back to look at the whole thing.
The signs a rewire is due are consistent. Black rubber or fabric cable, round pin sockets, no earth at the light fittings, or a board that trips whenever two appliances run together. I plan the work in stages so the house stays usable, agree every socket, switch and light position with you first, and lift and refit original floorboards carefully. Everything is tested, certified and notified when it is done.
Terraces done properly
Long narrow layouts, cellars and back additions all change how cables should run, and the plan is drawn around the actual house.
Landlord friendly
Rewires scheduled into void periods where possible, so the property is back on the market as quickly as the work allows.
Positions agreed first
Sockets, switches and lights are walked through and written down before first fix, which is far cheaper than moving them later.
Your questions, answered
How much does a rewire cost in Reading?
Most full rewires land between £6,000 and £11,000 for a typical three-bed home, depending on size, age and how much making good is needed. Smaller terraces sit under that.
How long does a terrace take?
Usually two to three weeks for the electrical work, plus plastering and decorating afterwards. You get a written schedule before anything starts.
Can it be done between tenancies?
Sometimes, if the void is long enough. I will tell you honestly at the quote whether the timescale is realistic rather than start and overrun.
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