Cost of Full House Rewire in Edinburgh (2026)
Full House Rewire in Edinburgh works out at £3,850 to £9,900 per property in 2025, give or take. Edinburgh runs a bit over the UK average, which mostly comes down to Edinburgh labour rates and what the local housing stock demands. Straight like-for-like jobs hit the lower end; anything that needs pipework or structural changes pushes you up.
About full house rewire in Edinburgh
Edinburgh is a major city of around 524,000 in Edinburgh. 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 EH1, EH2, EH3 tend to be quicker jobs with standardised fittings. Local trade prices sit a little above the UK average, which tracks with Edinburgh labour and material costs.
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 Edinburgh
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 Edinburgh?
- 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
Edinburgh vs the UK average
Edinburgh sits in the electrical market at a cost multiplier of 1.10× the UK national average. That puts Edinburgh full house rewire prices at £3,850–£9,900 versus the UK average of £3,500–£9,000 per property.
Full House Rewire cost calculator — Edinburgh
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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 Edinburgh?
Budget £3,850 to £9,900 per property for full house rewire in Edinburgh. Prices here are around 10% more expensive than the UK average. What moves a quote inside that range is mostly electrical contractor day rates in Edinburgh and the specific material list for your job.
How long does full house rewire take in Edinburgh?
A straightforward full house rewire job in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh?
A proper full house rewire quote in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh than the UK average?
Full House Rewire in Edinburgh runs around 10% more expensive than the UK average. The UK-wide benchmark for this job is £3,500 to £9,000 per property; Edinburgh quotes tend to land between £3,850 and £9,900. Handy to know what the average actually looks like before you price round.
Do I need planning permission for full house rewire in Edinburgh?
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 Edinburgh Council before you book anything in. It's a free call and saves a world of grief later.
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