HOW TO HIRE · ELECTRICAL · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
A full rewiring in Ireland costs €4,500–€14,000 per house, typically around €8,000. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.
THE 60-SECOND VERSION
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Restricted to Registered Electrical Contractor (REC): a new circuit; a rewire; a new or replacement distribution board; work at the meter; a new supply to a bathroom or an outdoor area. Not restricted: replacing a light fitting like for like; replacing a socket front like for like.
Search the Safe Electric register for the name or the registration number before you agree a price. safeelectric.ie →
Issued by the Registered Electrical Contractor on completion of restricted works, once tested. It matters because it records that the work met the national wiring rules and was tested, and it is asked for on sale, remortgage and insurance.
Agree before the work starts that you will be handed completion certificate, and keep it with the house papers.
Expect public liability; ask who the insurer is and for the policy number. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.
Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.
Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.
VAT at 13.5%, the reduced rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.
Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →
A good answer: A number you can look up yourself before you agree a price — safety Inspections — comprehensive safety inspections are conducted to identify any potential hazards before and after rewiring.
A good answer: On the day the work is finished and tested, not posted on later — socket and Switch Replacement — during a full rewire, all sockets and switches are typically replaced with new, compliant models.
A good answer: A larger property takes longer simply to move around. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Fine work is checked more often, and checking takes time. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Some products have to be ordered in, which adds to the wait. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Wiring Installation — full rewiring includes the installation of new electrical wiring throughout the property — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a rewiring electrician job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect public liability; ask who the insurer is and for the policy number — emergency Rewiring — immediate rewiring services in response to electrical failures or hazardous situations.
The figures are for the job, per house, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Partial rewiring and Full house rewiring each carry their own band. Full Rewiring price guide →
Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.
KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE
ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.
Or post the job free and let them come to you.
AFTER
MONEY BACK
Two public schemes touch electrical work in a home. Neither pays for the job itself; both are claimed for the equipment and its installation, and the amounts and the dates are SEAI's own.
Who: A homeowner, or anyone with off-street parking at the property. You do not have to own an electric vehicle to apply.
Who: The owner of a home built and occupied before 2025.
Schemes change. The amounts above were checked on the dates shown; the official page is the one that counts.
The cost of full rewiring can vary based on the size of the property, the complexity of the job, and the materials used. Additionally, local labour rates and any required upgrades to meet current safety regulations can also impact the final price.
The duration of a full rewiring job can range from a few days to a couple of weeks, depending on the property's size and the extent of the work needed. A thorough assessment by an electrician can provide a more accurate timeline.
Same-day service for full rewiring is generally not feasible due to the complexity and time required for the job. However, emergency electrical repairs can often be arranged more quickly if immediate issues arise.
Yes, combining multiple related jobs, such as installing new lighting or upgrading electrical appliances, can often be scheduled efficiently during a full rewiring project. This can also help save on labour costs.
Out of scope work may include cosmetic repairs, such as plastering or painting walls after rewiring, as well as any non-electrical upgrades like plumbing. It's essential to clarify the scope with your electrician before starting the project.
Search the name or the registration number. If the number does not resolve to the name on the quote, stop there.
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