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Sorted the wiring out quickly and efficiently. Seems like a nice guy, would recommend for electricals.

Rewire my kitchen light with dimmer switch

£50

Great tasker, went above and beyond to help with tasks.

Rewire light

£50

High quality job rewiring and refitting six light fittings. Great attention to detail and communication. Will definitely use again in the future for electrics and handyman work.

Replace/Rewire 6 Existing Light Fittings

£300

Ranvir was great. Highly recommended!

Electrician to rewire light fixture

£30

Quick, reliable and efficient

Repair, possibly rewire, a dimmer switch controlling ceiling lighting

£100

Everything was perfect. Super fast communication, Mindaugas came quickly and clearly is experienced electrician

Ceiling light repair/possible rewiring

£100

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If you need any electrical work done on your home, we know how important it is to find an electrician you can trust. After all, you don’t want to risk your money and safety with someone unfit to handle rewiring tasks. However, finding a reliable and affordable electrician can be quite a challenge. But that’s why Airtasker is here to help!

Our platform allows you to set your budget and get offers from multiple electrical rewiring services in your area. Moreover, taskers are rated and reviewed by past customers. As a result, you get to check an electrician’s qualifications before you hire them to work on your home’s faulty electrical system.

Experienced technicians can properly install, replace, or modify your household wiring. By doing so, they can ensure your wiring is safe from fires and other dangerous consequences. What’s more, a skilled electrician can help you achieve those beautiful new lighting fixtures. Wherever you live, keep the lights on by booking nearby electricians who can attend to you right away.

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Top Electrical Rewiring related questions

Electrical rewiring may be necessary if you have an old home or if you’re looking to do some upgrades. An older home may have unseen electrical issues you need to address. Flickering lights or slight shocks from sockets may be signs you need an electrical rewiring. Socket additions or lighting upgrades are also reasons for electrical rewiring.

Certification requirements for electricians depend on the type of electrical work. An electrician must notify the local building control department before major electrical work or work in high-risk areas. Furthermore, the electrician must be registered with an approved ‘Competent Person’ scheme. As for minor work like adding sockets to existing circuits, an electrician may not need a certificate to do the job. Please check qualifications with your Tasker before hiring them for a task.

Check ratings and reviews of Taskers before accepting an offer. It’s best to find an electrician who’s done work similar to the services you need. Message Taskers via our platform for follow-up questions on how they plan on going about your task. Lastly, try to get at least three quotes from different electricians before you hire someone for major electrical work.   

Expect major disruption due to electrical wiring. You may need to vacate the room to allow your electrician to work. Before your electrician arrives, plan your day ahead and keep in mind the spaces you can’t use during the appointment. Your electrician may also have to pull up floorboards and wall panels to install new cabling. Make sure to schedule any wall painting or decoration after the rewiring work. 

Yes, electricians can do electrical rewiring in wet areas, such as bathrooms, kitchens, and swimming pools. However, an electrician must abide by certain restrictions when doing such electrical work. For example, your Tasker may have to position shaver sockets away from the splash area of the shower. What’s more, ventilation fans and light fittings in damp locations may need moisture and mechanical protection. 

No, you should not try DIY electrical rewiring if you’re not qualified to do so. To ensure your and your family’s safety, hire a qualified electrician for electrical tasks. Poorly installed electrics could pose fire hazards and invalidate your property insurance. 

What do electrical rewiring services include?

Electricians can replace cables, fittings, and distribution boards that are old or dangerous. Additionally, electrical rewiring may involve adding circuits to power a pool area or run a new appliance. An electrician can come in to check your existing connection and assess the work they need to do.  

Afterwards, the specialist can perform the rewire and conduct safety tests on all the wiring. A Tasker may conduct safety tests on circuits, fuse boards, and sockets. These tests ensure electricals are running properly and are compliant with building regulations. Below is a list of different ways an electrician can help you. 

Electrical rewiring for electrical issues 

An electrician may need to rewire your home if you always experience overheating sockets, flickering lights, or a blown fuse. In any case, an electrician can do full or partial rewiring on your property. For example, your technician can rewire your lights to address flickering or dimming fixtures. 

A major renovation, on the other hand, may need a fuse board upgrade. Taskers are here to help with minor to major electrical issues you may have. For other home repair tasks, we also help you find plumbers who can address leaking pipes, low water pressure, or other plumbing problems in your home. 

Electrical rewiring for home updates

If you live in an old home that has not been rewired in 25-30 years, it’s a good idea to have an electrician check your electrical system. Chances are, you’ll need to schedule a partial or full rewiring on your house. Old rewiring from the 1980s or 90s is not designed to handle the huge volume of modern household appliances.  

An electrician can ensure your wiring complies with present-day safety standards. When the work is done, you can have another Tasker take away the construction debris and vacuum up dust from the work areas. 

Electrical rewiring for home upgrades

Electricians can do rewiring for small upgrades or major renovations. Small upgrades include installing additional sockets in a room, so you don’t have to use too many extensions around the house. This upgrade can prevent sockets from overheating and reduce fire risks. 

If you’re converting a garage into a recreational space, you may also need electrical wiring. This upgrade enables your electrical system to carry extra loads. Other electrical services include lighting upgrades, light switch replacement, and fan installation. These offerings may vary from Tasker to Tasker. With electrical wiring updates, you may achieve a more attractive living space with a higher property value. 

Recent Electrical Rewiring tasks

Fluorescent light removing & rewiring for new ceiling light fixture

£100

Ashton Under Lyne, Greater Manchester

13th Oct 2026

Fluorescent tube fixture removing in full and new flush ceiling light fixture put up, will require rewiring work

Need an electrician to rewire two vintage lamps

£100

Belgravia, Greater London

11th Oct 2026

Need someone to rewire two vintage lamps

All smooth and easy

Rewire some EU lamps

£35

Brockley, Greater London, SE4

10th Oct 2026

I have about 10 EU and UK lamps to rewire to fit uk standards - theyre all vintage and antique Can be done flexibly around other jobs - happy to wait a couple of weeks for them to be done budget is max per lamp

Need to rewire two lamps and then a floor lamp as well

£150

Canonbury, Greater London

10th Oct 2026

I've got 2 x onyx lamp and 1 x onyx floor lamp that need to be rewired

Completing unfinished electrics following rewire

£125

Kirk Hallam, Derbyshire

9th Oct 2026

Fit cooker socket and wall light (wiring in place, socket and light already supplied). Check/fix non-working (newly installed) outside light. I would also be interested in getting a quote to install strip lights and power sockets into the garage and tool shed.

Easy to arrange, good communication, turned up on time and finished the work as requested - even when part wasn’t as straightforward as expected. Pointed out and fixed another small issue too. Thank you, would definitely recommend!

Electrical rewire

£150

Wanstead, Greater London, E11

5th Oct 2026

Hi, we have ceiling spotlights and we would like connect to electricity 2 lamps that we want to hang above the dinner table. We ideally want the lamps on different switch than the spotlights, but we are also happy to use smart lights and set from the phones. Also we're looking to minimise the ceiling wiring for thw 2 lamps.note the metal beam that might interfere.

Rewire lamp

£30

Chorlton Cum Hardy, Greater Manchester

5th Oct 2026

I have an old lamp that needs rewiring as the bulb fitting does not fit modern bulbs.

Rewire a lamp

£30

Blythe Marsh, Staffordshire

3rd Oct 2026

The lamp needs rewiring as it is faulty.

Replace extractor fan, rewiring bathroom, carpentry

£1,000

Cole Park, Greater London

1st Oct 2026

1. Extractor fan stopped working.. no idea if electrical or otherwise but need a new unit I expect and uninstall old and install new 2. Bathroom ceiling lights are a horrible bright white light like you’re in the dentist, anyway, tried to remove the bulb and it looks like it’s a connected unit to a wire ‘integral LED’ want these removed potentially and replaced with replaceable bulbs ( or maybe a dimmer on the wall if these can be dimmed, either or) 3. Want to box in the copper piping around the flat, also boxing in some exposed piping below the sink 4. We’re fitting a few bookcases, want to box them in

Anglepoise lamp rewire

£40

Heanor Gate, Derbyshire

29th Sep 2026

Rewire an anglepoise lamp

Two lamps rewiring/new plugs and switches

£100

Balham, Greater London

25th Sep 2026

Two wooden lamps with very old wires/switches and plugs, both need replacing.

Helpful and pleasant.

Lamp rewiring

£50

Fortis Green, Greater London

13th Sep 2026

I need a floor lamp rewired

Rewire lamp and replace bulb connection

£30

Limekiln Field, Derbyshire

12th Sep 2026

The bit that holds the bulb has broken off and needs wiring in and replacing.

Rewire a table lamp

£20

Lewisham, Greater London

12th Sep 2026

Rewire of lamp - conversion from Japanese wiring to uk wiring & plug.

Rewire a light

£30

Maldon, Essex

10th Sep 2026

I need help changing a light fitting and finding which is a live wire

Change light fittings (rewire light sockets)

£150

Whitton, Greater London

8th Sep 2026

I want to rewire and change these two light fittings, to replace the kitchen light with a light bar and the hallway light with a new fitting. (Pictures of existing and new light fittings attached)

Did a great job and good communication

Rewire electric lamp

£50

Letham, Angus

4th Sep 2026

Need to have an old electric lamp rewired

Rewire of a house by NICEIC electrician

£2,500

Slough, Berkshire, SL1

3rd Sep 2026

Hi, I am looking for a qualified electrician (NICEIC/NAPIT registered) for a rewire of a 1960 three bedroom semi-detached house in Slough (consumer box, meter etc. under the stairs, concrete ground floor, wiring below carpeted wooden floor 1 plus easy access loft and easy parking). *Please provide an estimate (Labour Plus Materials) for a standard installation with NICEIC or similar insurance-backed with warranty. *Please can you also confirm which competent persons scheme you belong to and the warranty provided. * Wires to be concealed in the walls and not surface mounted and please provide a standard installation (consumer box, sockets, switches, lighting points, etc.) and then the costs of any recommended options. * Price is the priority, however the work should be carried out properly and safely and with everything fully compliant with BS 7671 18th Edition and Part P, and the EIC, NICEIC and Building Regulations paperwork provided after installation, as whilst on a very tight budget, we are not looking to compromise on safety or quality. * The electrical work is the beginning of a multitude of intended refurbishment projects here. I thank you for your time, and hope that your estimate is significantly below my other quotes so that we can proceed with yourself. Thank you

Lamp rewired and replacement of neck, saddle and socket.

£50

Hampstead, Greater London, NW3

3rd Sep 2026

A rattan lamp has poor wiring and also needs to have the bulb socket, shaft/neck and saddle replaced.