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Buzzing fuse box, hot sockets, lights flickering when you boil the kettle. Describe it in plain English — the AI tells you if it's a 30-min fix or a rewire.
Wire your smart home.
Cat6, structured cabling and smart-home backbone — future-proof during renovation or new build.
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Four moves that separate a smooth job from a nightmare.
Check NICEIC or NAPIT registration.
Part P electrical work must be certified by a registered electrician. NICEIC and NAPIT are the two big ones — verify online before they start.
Demand the EIC certificate.
Any new circuit or consumer unit change needs an Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC). Without it, you can't sell the house cleanly.
Get the EICR before buying.
An Electrical Installation Condition Report on a house you're buying flags hidden rewire jobs. A C1 or C2 finding is a £2k–£8k negotiation lever.
Don't accept a quote without a survey.
Honest electricians lift a few floorboards before quoting a rewire. Anyone quoting a flat rate over the phone is guessing.
Costs & timeline
Know what it costs. Know when it ends.
Indicative UK ranges and what affects price.
Cost range
By job type
Inc. VAT · 2026
Source: NMT quotes
Source: NMT quotes
Hourly call-out rate
£50–£100/hr
Day rate
£250–£450/day
New socket or light fitting
£80–£200
Consumer unit upgradeInc. RCDs + cert
£600–£1.5k
EICR full report3-bed house
£150–£400
Full house rewire3-bed, plaster making-good extra
£3.5k–£8.5k
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Quote spread is typically ± 18% — always get 3 quotes.
At a glance
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Smart home wiring for new builds and major renovations — structured cabling, Ethernet drops, KNX/Lutron. Future-proofs property for smart features. Expect to pay £1,500–£15,000 for UK smart home wiring install.
What Does the Work Involve?
CEDIA-trained installer designs system. Cat6/Cat6a Ethernet drops to every room. Coax for TV. Speaker cable runs. KNX or Lutron bus cable. Central rack location. Conduit for future. Patch panel termination. Testing and labelling.
Typical Costs
| Item | Low (£) | High (£) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic structured wiring (per outlet) | 50 | 150 | Cat6 + termination |
| Small flat (4-6 outlets) | 500 | 1,500 | 1-bed |
| 3-bed house structured | 1,500 | 4,000 | Most rooms |
| 4+ bed premium | 3,000 | 10,000 | Multi-room AV |
| KNX/Lutron lighting control | 5,000 | 30,000+ | Premium feature |
| Central rack + patch panel | 500 | 2,500 | Per project |
| Whole-house smart wiring | 3,000 | 15,000 | Standard package |
UK Regulations
BS EN 50173 structured cabling standard. Part P for electrical integration. CEDIA member preferred for design. Building Regs Part E for cabling penetration acoustic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Worth in standard home?
For new build or major reno: yes. Adds 1-3% value, future-proofs. Hard to retrofit later.
WiFi vs hardwired?
WiFi for mobile. Hardwired for TV, gaming, working from home. Both work together.
KNX or Lutron?
KNX: open standard, flexible. Lutron: closed system, polished. Both premium.
How long install?
First-fix: 2-5 days in new build. Retrofit: 5-15 days depending on access.
Best UK installers?
CEDIA-trained. KNX UK Association certified. Local specialists for KNX/Lutron.
Future-proof considerations?
Cat6a minimum. Conduit for future fibres. Central rack for upgrades.
This guide was written with AI assistance and is intended for general information only. Prices are estimates based on UK averages and may vary by region. Always get at least three quotes and consult a qualified professional before starting any work.
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