Cost of Full House Rewire in Eastleigh (2026)
A typical full house rewire job in Eastleigh costs £3,675 at the budget end and £9,450 for a full-spec install, per property. Outside peak season you'll usually get booked in within three to four weeks; summer runs tighter.
Full House Rewire in Eastleigh: above the UK average
Eastleigh is a small town of around 54,000 in Hampshire. The housing is mostly period cottages, Edwardian villas and 1930s semi-detached housing alongside newer commuter developments. That matters: older properties usually mean more pipework, rewiring and retrofit surprises, while newer builds in districts like SO50, SO53 tend to be quicker jobs with standardised fittings. Local trade prices sit a little above the UK average, which tracks with Hampshire labour and material costs.
For full house rewire, Eastleigh sits roughly 5% over the UK average, with quotes landing £3,675 to £9,450 per property and a smaller pool of local firms to draw on. A lot of South East firms work both London and local jobs. Rates usually track London with a small discount, so you're rarely getting a bargain. Peak season runs May to September and good tradespeople can be three to four weeks out. Out of season is the time to price round.
A typical full house rewire job in Eastleigh takes 5-12 days and lands between £3,675 and £9,450 per property; the local rate sits roughly 5% over the UK average. 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 Eastleigh: £3,675 to £9,450
2-bed flat, standard socket/light counts
3-bed semi with loft, standard outlet count
4-5 bed house with extensions, smart wiring, plaster reinstatement
What affects the price of full house rewire in Eastleigh?
- 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
Eastleigh runs 5% over the UK average for full house rewire
Eastleigh sits in the electrical market at a cost multiplier of 1.05× the UK national average. That puts Eastleigh full house rewire prices at £3,675-£9,450 versus the UK average of £3,500-£9,000 per property.
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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 Eastleigh?
Budget £3,675 to £9,450 per property for full house rewire in Eastleigh. Prices here are around 5% more expensive than the UK average. What moves a quote inside that range is mostly electrical contractor day rates in Hampshire and the specific material list for your job.
How long does full house rewire take in Eastleigh?
A straightforward full house rewire job in Eastleigh 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 Eastleigh?
A proper full house rewire quote in Eastleigh 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 Eastleigh than the UK average?
Full House Rewire in Eastleigh runs around 5% more expensive than the UK average. The UK-wide benchmark for this job is £3,500 to £9,000 per property; Eastleigh quotes tend to land between £3,675 and £9,450. Handy to know what the average actually looks like before you price round.
Do I need planning permission for full house rewire in Eastleigh?
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 Hampshire Council before you book anything in. It's a free call and saves a world of grief later.
How do I get a fair full house rewire price in Eastleigh?
Get at least three written, itemised quotes so you can compare like for like, and tell each firm exactly the same brief. A basic full house rewire job in Eastleigh starts around £3,675, while a complex one can reach £12,600 per property. Quotes near the bottom of that range usually mean a more basic spec, not a better deal, so check what's actually included before you choose on price alone.
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