Power trips and nobody knows why
Old cable breaks down inside steel conduit. We trace it and replace it.
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House Rewire in Newcastle
Old wiring out. Safe, modern cable in.
A house rewire in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland and Port Stephens for older homes still on old cable.
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- On timewe call when we are on the way
- Fixed pricein writing, before we start
- Lifetimeworkmanship warranty
- Licensedcontractor 463908C
Signs it's time to rewire an old house
Crumbling rubber wiring
Old rubber (VIR) cable goes brittle. Once the insulation cracks, it is a shock and fire risk.
Fuses and no safety switches
An old fuse board usually means old cable too. We can fix both in one go.
Switchboard upgrades >
Lights that flicker or buzz
Worn connections behind old switches. New cable and fittings put it right.
Old wiring worrying you?
Tell us what is going on. We ring you back, usually the same day.
From our job sheets
A whole house off rubber cable
In New Lambton we removed the old VIR rubber cabling and steel conduit and rewired the home.
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Cotton cable still in the roof
A laundry power point was still wired in old cotton-covered cable. We rewired it with modern cable and checked the rest of the roof space.
Power circuits first
At one home we rewired the two power circuits, pulled out the old VIR cable and metal conduit, then tested and certified.
Found on a routine job
Replacing a stove in Waratah, we found the lighting circuit on old VIR cable and flagged it as a safety hazard.
Electrician Waratah >
How a house rewire in Newcastle works
Inspect and test
We test each circuit and show you what is old.
Fixed price in writing
The whole house, or stage by stage. You choose.
Rewire and certify
Tested, with a CCEW (Certificate of Compliance for Electrical Work) and a lifetime workmanship warranty.
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New lights, fans and power points on the new cable.
Read more >Switchboard upgrades
Old fuses out. Safety switches in.
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Find out what is behind the walls.
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Rewire while the walls are open.
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Protection on every circuit.
Read more >House rewire questions
What does rewiring cost in Newcastle?
It depends on the size of the home, roof and underfloor access, and how many circuits you have. We look at the house, then give you a fixed price in writing.
How do I know if my house has VIR rubber wiring?
Many older homes still have it: black rubber-coated cable, often in steel conduit, that goes brittle with age. We can test it and show you.
Can you rewire a house in stages?
Yes. We can rewire the power circuits first and the lighting later, so you can spread the cost.
Does a rewire include a new switchboard?
Not always, but they often go together. If your board still has ceramic fuses, we price both so you can decide.