Electrical · Aberdeen

Cost of Full House Rewire in Aberdeen (2026)

Expect to pay somewhere between £3,325 and £8,550 for full house rewire in Aberdeen, per property. Aberdeen prices are noticeably below the UK average. Get at least three written quotes before committing — it's a 10 to 15 percent swing in either direction for not much effort.

Typical cost in Aberdeen -5%
Low £3,325
Typical £5,938
High £8,550
Typical price per property Last updated 22 April 2026
  • NICEIC Part P certified
  • NAPIT Building Regs notifications
  • TrustMark Government-endorsed
  • Part P 18th Edition compliant

About full house rewire in Aberdeen

Aberdeen is a large city of around 200,000 in Aberdeen. The housing is mostly Victorian tenements, sandstone terraces and 20th-century estates typical of Scottish and Welsh urban centres. That matters: older properties usually mean more pipework, rewiring and retrofit surprises, while newer builds in districts like AB10, AB11, AB15 tend to be quicker jobs with standardised fittings. Local trade prices sit in the same ballpark as the UK average, with Aberdeen firms quoting close to national rates.

Scottish pricing runs from Edinburgh (above average) to the Highlands (variable, often with long lead times). The trade bodies are different here — SELECT for sparkies, SNIPEF for plumbers, and the regulatory framework is Building Standards rather than Building Regulations. Doesn't usually slow jobs down, but the paperwork changes.

Anything notifiable (new circuits, consumer unit swaps, bathroom zones, EV chargers) falls under Part P and has to go through an NICEIC, NAPIT or ECA registered electrician. Day rates run £200 in the regions up to about £400 in London. If your sparky can't give you a Building Control certificate at the end of a rewire or CU change, walk away.

Full House Rewire cost breakdown in Aberdeen

Basic £3,325 – £4,750

2-bed flat, standard socket/light counts

Standard £4,750 – £6,650

3-bed semi with loft, standard outlet count

Complex £6,650 – £11,400

4–5 bed house with extensions, smart wiring, plaster reinstatement

What affects the price of full house rewire in Aberdeen?

  • Property size and number of sockets/lights
  • Whether the property is occupied during works
  • Plastering and decoration making-good
  • Smart home cabling (CAT6, alarms, CCTV)
  • Listed building or solid walls

Aberdeen vs the UK average

Aberdeen sits in the electrical market at a cost multiplier of 0.95× the UK national average. That puts Aberdeen full house rewire prices at £3,325–£8,550 versus the UK average of £3,500–£9,000 per property.

Aberdeen vs UK national average — per property Aberdeen £3,325 £8,550 UK average £3,500 £9,000
Typical price range, per property

Full House Rewire cost calculator — Aberdeen

Estimated cost in Aberdeen
£4,990 – £6,985
per property

Estimate based on live 2025 UK trade pricing. Always get 3 written quotes before committing.

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What's typically included in a full house rewire quote

  • All cabling, back boxes and faceplates
  • New consumer unit
  • EIC and Part P certification
  • Chasing walls and first-fix
  • Second-fix and final testing

Frequently asked questions

How much does full house rewire cost in Aberdeen?

Budget £3,325 to £8,550 per property for full house rewire in Aberdeen. Prices here are around 5% cheaper than the UK average. What moves a quote inside that range is mostly electrical contractor day rates in Aberdeen and the specific material list for your job.

How long does full house rewire take in Aberdeen?

A straightforward full house rewire job in Aberdeen runs to 5–12 days. You can lose days to things outside the contractor's control — parts on backorder, awkward access, or a firm slotting your job around existing bookings. Ask for a start date and expected finish up front.

What's included in the price of full house rewire in Aberdeen?

A proper full house rewire quote in Aberdeen should cover: All cabling, back boxes and faceplates; New consumer unit; EIC and Part P certification; Chasing walls and first-fix; Second-fix and final testing. If any of those aren't itemised on your quote, push back and ask. A written guarantee with a clear warranty period is reasonable to expect on this kind of work.

Is full house rewire cheaper in Aberdeen than the UK average?

Full House Rewire in Aberdeen runs around 5% cheaper than the UK average. The UK-wide benchmark for this job is £3,500 to £9,000 per property; Aberdeen quotes tend to land between £3,325 and £8,550. Handy to know what the average actually looks like before you price round.

Do I need planning permission for full house rewire in Aberdeen?

Most full house rewire jobs don't need planning permission, but Building Regulations and any manufacturer or trade-body sign-off still apply. If the property sits in a conservation area or is listed, ring Aberdeen Council before you book anything in. It's a free call and saves a world of grief later.