How to Prepare for a House Rewire
Before any work begins on a house re-wiring job, make sure you know which areas need to be rewired and what you want to go where. Rewiring is typically needed if you have moved into a property that is old. This is great for renovations and refurbishments, as it does increase the value of the property. However, while you are living in the property, you will need to have some if not all the house rewired to ensure that it remains safe to live in.
Why Do You Need Your House Rewired?
Any wiring that harks back to the 1950s, or 1960s will have to be rewired no matter how quaint it looks. You will also need a fuse box that can cut out the entire system should anything occur to ensure you don’t receive any electric shocks. This system or circuit breakers are known can save lives. So be on the lookout for any fuse boxes that have wooden containers, in addition to a mixed-bag selection of fuses, as they too will have to be replaced.
Prepare Your House in Readiness
Now you know which areas need rewiring and why, you now have to get your house prepared. Plan carefully everything that you need to do. Remove as much as you can, like carpets or furniture from the previous tenant because wires will often run beneath floors, walls, and ceilings. Electricians will have to remove floorboards and cut into ceilings in order to get to the wires safely. The plaster will also have to be cut into to install new switches and sockets. The reason why you should know what is going to go where in any room is that you will have a better idea of where you will need sockets, lights, and plug points.
If you are looking for a house re-wiring service, please do not hesitate to call SPH Electrical Services. Reach us at 0421 107 992! Call now if you live in or around the Shailer Park, QLD region.