HOW TO HIRE · ELECTRICAL · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
A partial rewiring in Ireland costs €1,500–€6,000 per job, typically around €3,000. 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 — lighting Improvements — partial rewiring may also involve updating lighting fixtures and circuits.
A good answer: On the day the work is finished and tested, not posted on later — circuit Breaker Installation — installing new circuit breakers is a common part of partial rewiring.
A good answer: More rooms means more setting up and more packing away. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Matching existing materials is dearer than starting fresh. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: The worse the starting condition, the longer the work takes. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Socket and Switch Replacement — this service typically includes replacing or installing new sockets and switches to accommodate modern appliances — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a partial 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 — wiring Upgrades — partial rewiring often involves upgrading outdated wiring systems to meet current safety standards.
The figures are for the job, per job, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Room rewiring and Outlet installation each carry their own band. Partial 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 partial rewiring can vary based on the extent of the work needed, the materials used, and the complexity of the existing electrical system. Additional factors include the location of the property and any specific safety upgrades required.
The duration of a partial rewiring job can vary, but most tasks can be completed within a few hours to a couple of days. Factors such as the size of the property and the number of circuits being worked on will influence the overall time.
Emergency services for partial rewiring may be available, but this often depends on the electrician's schedule and the urgency of the situation. It's best to inquire directly with local electricians for immediate availability.
Yes, many electricians offer discounts for booking multiple services at once, such as full rewiring or electrical inspections. Combining jobs can also save time and reduce overall costs.
Out of scope work may include complete rewiring of the entire property, installation of new power systems, or any structural changes to accommodate wiring. It's important to discuss the full scope of work with your electrician beforehand.
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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