House Rewiring & New Build Wiring

Its age is the first clue. If the wiring has never been updated and the board still uses fuse wire, it is worth having it checked. Other signs include perished cables, no earth in the lighting circuits, sockets or switches that feel warm or buzz, lights that dim when appliances start, frequent tripping and too few sockets for modern living. Scorch marks or burning smells should be treated as urgent — see our emergency electrician service and call us straight away. After a survey we will tell you honestly whether you need a full rewire, a partial rewire or just a new fuse board.

In most cases, yes. We work room by room, keep power available where it is safe to do so and plan the schedule around your routine. There will be some disruption and short periods without power while circuits are changed over, but most customers stay at home. If you would prefer to move out for part of the job, we can work faster through an empty house.

Every rewire is different, so every timeline is different. It depends on the size and age of the house, the condition of the existing wiring, access to floors and walls, and how much extra work is involved — additional sockets, lighting, alarms or future-proofing. We will give you a realistic programme with your quote and keep you updated as the work progresses.

Yes. We work with homeowners, builders and architects on new builds, extensions and renovations throughout Laois, Offaly, Kildare and the Midlands. We handle everything from first fix and cable runs to second fix, testing and certification, and we can plan in the wiring for heat pumps, solar PV, EV chargers, home offices and data.

Yes. Every rewire is tested and certified to current Irish standards. Maher Electrical is registered with ECSSA (Electrical Contractors Safety & Standards Association) and fully insured, and you will receive the certification and test results for the work. This paperwork is often needed for insurance, when selling your home or before future works.

Yes, and a rewire is the best time to do it. We can run the cables and leave the capacity for solar PV, battery storage and an EV charger during the rewire, so the heavy work is already done if you add them later. We install solar PV and EV chargers ourselves, so we can quote for the full job whenever you are ready.