Full rewire in Brixham
Prices Illustrative
Range £3,655–£7,210 · Devon avg £5,200
Full rewire in Brixham typically costs £5,000, with most jobs between £3,655 and £7,210, based on illustrative local prices. Expect 4–6 days on site; the next local slot is in 3 days. Prices include testing and certificate.
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Full rewire across Brixham and TQ5. Fixed price after a free survey.
Recent full rewire jobs near Brixham
Full rewire for a terraced house, tested and certified same visit.
Oct 2026
Full rewire in a 1970s bungalow, including minor remedial work.
Aug 2026
Full rewire for a rented flat, landlord met on site.
Jun 2026
Full rewire in Brixham: key facts
- Typical price £5,000
- Range £3,655–£7,210
- 4–6 days on site
- Next slot: 3 days
- 7 local electricians
- Prices Illustrative
Where work has recently been completed around Brixham
Prices Illustrative- Full rewire
- Other jobs
- Emergencies
| Area | Postcode | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Churston Ferrers | TQ5 7 | 1.4 mi |
| Galmpton | TQ5 2 | 2.2 mi |
| Broadsands | TQ4 7 | 1.9 mi |
| Furzeham | TQ5 6 | 0.5 mi |
What Brixham customers typically pay
Download CSVMethod: illustrative 2026 prices for full rewire within 10 miles of Brixham, grouped in £500 bands. Prices include VAT, testing and certificate.
How Brixham compares
| Area | Typical | Range | Next slot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brixham | £5,000 | £3,655–£7,210 | 3 days |
| Paignton | £4,910 | £3,590–£7,085 | 5 days |
| Dartmouth | £5,705 | £4,170–£8,230 | 2 days |
| Devon average | £5,200 | £3,800–£7,500 | 4 days |
| UK average | £5,930 | £4,180–£9,000 | 6 days |
What happens on the day
- Day 1 08:00Arrive & survey
Walk-round, agree cable routes and protect floors.
- Day 1 09:00Isolate
Supply switched off; temporary power set up if needed.
- Day 1–2First fix
Cables, mounts and containment installed.
- Day 2–3Second fix
Fittings, panels or units connected.
- Final dayTest
Full tests to BS 7671; results recorded.
- HandoverCertificate
EIC issued, Part P notified to Torbay Council building control.
Brixham local facts
checked 29 October 2026| Council | Torbay Council handles building control for Brixham. | GOV.UK |
|---|---|---|
| Network operator | National Grid (South West) runs the local network. Power cuts: call 105. | National Grid |
| Housing | Older stone and render, many holiday lets. | ONS Census 2021 |
| Coastal | Coastal: salt air shortens the life of outdoor fittings, so IP65+ is advised. | Met Office |
| Regulations | Fuse box, rewire and new circuits are notifiable under Part P. | GOV.UK |
What Brixham customers say
14 reviews“Turned up when they said, full rewire done and tested in 4–6 days. Price matched the quote.”
— Customer, Victoria Road, Brixham · Sep 2026
How much does full rewire cost in Brixham?
Full rewire in Brixham typically costs £5,000, with most jobs between £3,655 and £7,210, based on illustrative local prices. Expect 4–6 days on site; the next local slot is in 3 days. Prices include testing and certificate.
How long does full rewire take in Brixham?
Usually 4–6 days on site. Larger homes or older wiring can add a day.
How soon can an electrician come out in Brixham?
The next available slot near TQ5 is in 3 days. 7 electricians cover Brixham.
How do I know if my house needs a rewire?
Signs include black rubber or fabric-covered cable, round-pin sockets, no earth in light fittings, and sockets only in skirting boards. Many older Brixham properties (older stone and render, many holiday lets) have been partly updated, so an EICR first (around £190) tells you if a full rewire is really needed.
Who signs off full rewire work in Brixham?
Your electrician, if they're on a scheme like NICEIC. They test the work, issue an Electrical Installation Certificate and notify Torbay Council building control. Hiring someone who isn't registered means paying the council to inspect it, which costs far more.
How much does a rewire cost for a 3-bed house in Brixham?
A typical Brixham rewire costs £5,000, with most jobs between £3,655 and £7,210. Solid stone walls, thatch and listed buildings take longer and cost more. Get the price in writing with the number of sockets and lights included.
How do Brixham prices for full rewire compare with Paignton?
Brixham typically comes in at £5,000 and Paignton at £4,910, with Devon as a whole around £5,200. The gap is mostly down to property type and travel, so a quote from a firm in either town is worth having.
Do I need a full rewire in Brixham, or just a new fuse box?
Get an EICR first, around £190. It tests the cables themselves, so you'll know whether the old wiring is sound enough for a new board (about £580) or whether a rewire (about £5,200) is really needed. Plenty of Brixham homes only need the board.
Does living by the sea in Brixham affect electrical work?
It can. Salt air corrodes outdoor sockets, lights and meter boxes faster, so ask for IP65 or better outside. Older properties and holiday lets here also tend to have damp in outbuildings, which an electrician will check during the job.
Do I need consent for full rewire in a listed building in Brixham?
If the work changes the building's character, yes, you need listed building consent from Torbay Council. New cable routes through old plaster, visible kit on the front and roof panels are the usual triggers. Like-for-like repairs usually don't. Ask the conservation officer first; it's free.
Can I live in the house during a rewire?
Yes, most people do. Expect dust, lifted floorboards and a few days without power in some rooms. Good electricians leave a working circuit for the fridge and a kettle each night. Allow 4–6 days, then plastering and decorating on top.
Can you run new cables in thick stone walls in Brixham?
Yes, but it's slower. Chasing granite or rubble stone is hard work, so electricians in Brixham often go under floors, through lofts or use neat surface trunking. That's partly why older stone homes sit nearer £7,210 than £3,655. Ask which method they'll use.
Will an electrician in Brixham fix the plaster afterwards?
Usually they fill the chases roughly, but not to a decorating finish. Most Brixham electricians work with a local plasterer, so ask if they can book one in. For spotlights or a few new sockets, filling is often enough; after a rewire, plan for a plasterer and redecorating.
Who do I call in a power cut in Brixham?
National Grid (South West) runs the network here. If the whole street is dark, call 105, it's free and they'll give you a time. If it's only your house, check your trip switches first, then call an electrician.
- Paignton3.6 mi · £4,910
- Dartmouth4.1 mi · £5,705
- Torquay4.7 mi · £5,155
- Totnes7.9 mi · £5,400
- Newton Abbot10.2 mi · £5,250
- Fuse box replacementfrom £435
- Lighting installationfrom £60
- Smoke & heat alarmsfrom £85
- Sockets & switchesfrom £60
- Illustrative prices refreshed for 2026.
- Added job map and price chart.
- Page first published.