Is Your Home's Wiring Safe?

Unless your home’s wiring has been upgraded by a licensed electrician, it could be as old as your house itself. Outdated wiring, such as VIR (Vulcanised Indian Rubber) and TRS (Tough Rubber Sheath), commonly used before the 1970s, can pose significant risks, including short circuits and fire hazards. More often than not, we find VIR or TRS that has deteriorated and the old rubber has become crumbly which can cause a short circuit or at worst, a fire.

Other common issues with old wiring include:

Deteriorated, crumbly rubber insulation leading to potential short circuits or fires.

Lack of earthing at light fittings and outdated plumbing, increasing shock risks.

Overloaded switchboards and incorrect fuse capacities that compromise safety.

Old wiring spliced with new connections in junction boxes, hiding dangerous weak spots that could lead to electrical failures.

Deteriorating overhead line connections, vulnerable to weather damage, potentially leading to power outages or electrical hazards.

Rusty earth pegs reducing the effectiveness of your home’s grounding system, increasing the risk of electrical faults.

Outdated and Dangerous:

This old wiring, with deteriorated insulation and lack of proper earthing, poses serious fire and safety risks. Don’t let your home’s wiring fall behind.

Safe and Reliable:

Modern wiring systems are expertly installed to meet today’s safety standards, ensuring your home is protected and efficient for years to come.

Why Choose Strike Electrical for Home Rewiring Services Near Auckland?

Experience and Expertise

We’ve rewired countless homes, from century-old villas to modern bungalows, ensuring each one meets today’s safety standards.

Professional and Reliable Service

Our tradespeople are knowledgeable, tidy, and always punctual. We do the job right the first time, minimizing disruption to your daily life.

Transparent Pricing

We provide clear, upfront quotes with no hidden fees. What we quote is what you pay.

Our Rewiring Process

We follow a thorough and efficient process to ensure your home’s wiring is up to code and safe for years to come.

01.

Consultation & Assessment

We assess your current switchboard and electrical system to determine the best upgrade options.

02.

Professional Installation

Our licensed electricians handle the installation, ensuring all components are up to code and your home is protected.

03.

Final Inspection & Certification

We thoroughly test the new switchboard, ensure everything is functioning correctly, and provide a Certificate of Compliance.

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Frequently asked Questions

Got a question about our quotes or electrical services? Check out the FAQs below or contact us at 0508 787 453 or email us at [email protected]

How long does a rewire take?

A 3-bedroom 1900-1930s villa or bunglow that requires a full rewire should take about 3-4 days for an electrician and an apprentice, depending on what access is like in the ceiling and under the floor

Will the power be off for the whole time?

No. We will only bite off what we can chew each day and get power reconnected before the evening. As wiring is interconnected, sometimes you may lose partial power overnight to a few sockets or lights but this would be worst case scenario and we can usually set you up with extension leads to help you get by.

Will there be holes in the walls that need to be patched?

The age of the house will determine if we need to cut holes. Villas and early bungalows don’t usually have nogs withing the walls and have a lot of ceiling space and floor space. This allows us to drop cabling down inside the walls from above or push them up from below. From about 1940s onwards, nogs were introduced as building styles changed. A nog is a horizontal piece of wood inside the wall which sits between the two vertical studs and provides extra stiffness for the wall. These nogs prevent us from running cabling easily and we will need to drill holes in the wall linings (gib board) to allow us to drill through the nog. This is not included in our quote and will need be be plastered and painted once we are done by yourself or a tradesperson of your choice

How much does a rewire cost?

For a 3 bedroom bunglow or villa that needs a full rewire, you will be looking around $10,000 plus GST. For later homes with nog walls, the price will go up from here as it takes longer to rewire
This would include the following:
• New switchboard
• New mains
• New point of entry
• New earthing
• New lighting
• New power points
• New heated towel rail connection
• New power outlets for appliances
• New oven connection
• Electrical inspection
• Testing
• Certificate of compliance
This would exclude:
• Supply of light fittings
• Supply of appliances
• Supply of fans or ducting for extraction
The exclusions would be priced separately.