Full rewire in Exmouth
Prices Illustrative
Range £3,570–£7,050 · Devon avg £5,200
Full rewire in Exmouth typically costs £4,885, with most jobs between £3,570 and £7,050, based on illustrative local prices. Expect 4–6 days on site; the next local slot is in 5 days. Prices include testing and certificate.
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Full rewire across Exmouth and EX8. Fixed price after a free survey.
Recent full rewire jobs near Exmouth
Full rewire for a terraced house, tested and certified same visit.
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Jun 2026
Full rewire in Exmouth: key facts
- Typical price £4,885
- Range £3,570–£7,050
- 4–6 days on site
- Next slot: 5 days
- 17 local electricians
- Prices Illustrative
Where work has recently been completed around Exmouth
Prices Illustrative- Full rewire
- Other jobs
- Emergencies
| Area | Postcode | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lympstone | EX8 5 | 2.1 mi |
| Withycombe Raleigh | EX8 3 | 1.2 mi |
| Littleham | EX8 2 | 1.7 mi |
What Exmouth customers typically pay
Download CSVMethod: illustrative 2026 prices for full rewire within 10 miles of Exmouth, grouped in £500 bands. Prices include VAT, testing and certificate.
How Exmouth compares
| Area | Typical | Range | Next slot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exmouth | £4,885 | £3,570–£7,050 | 5 days |
| Dawlish | £5,280 | £3,860–£7,615 | 3 days |
| Budleigh Salterton | £5,175 | £3,780–£7,465 | 3 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 East Devon District Council building control.
Exmouth local facts
checked 29 October 2026| Council | East Devon District Council handles building control for Exmouth. | 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 Exmouth customers say
36 reviews“Turned up when they said, full rewire done and tested in 4–6 days. Price matched the quote.”
— Customer, Chapel Street, Exmouth · Sep 2026
How much does full rewire cost in Exmouth?
Full rewire in Exmouth typically costs £4,885, with most jobs between £3,570 and £7,050, based on illustrative local prices. Expect 4–6 days on site; the next local slot is in 5 days. Prices include testing and certificate.
How long does full rewire take in Exmouth?
Usually 4–6 days on site. Larger homes or older wiring can add a day.
How soon can an electrician come out in Exmouth?
The next available slot near EX8 is in 5 days. 17 electricians cover Exmouth.
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 Exmouth 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.
How much does a rewire cost for a 3-bed house in Exmouth?
A typical Exmouth rewire costs £4,885, with most jobs between £3,570 and £7,050. 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.
Does living by the sea in Exmouth 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.
What sort of homes do electricians work on in Exmouth?
Around Exmouth it's mostly Victorian villas, seafront flats and large 1960s–90s estates. That affects full rewire prices: newer homes sit near £3,570, older or awkward ones nearer £7,050. The typical job here is £4,885 on our illustrative local prices.
Does East Devon District Council need to know about my full rewire?
Usually, yes. This is notifiable work under Part P, so it has to be registered with building control. A registered electrician does it for you at no extra cost, and you get the certificate within 30 days. Without it, you can hit problems when you sell your Exmouth home.
What do electricians usually find in Victorian houses in Exmouth?
Patchwork. Many of Exmouth's terraces were rewired in the 1960s–80s, then added to. Common finds are no earth on lighting, old fuse boxes, sockets on overloaded spurs and flats sharing a supply. An EICR, around £190, shows what's really there before you spend more.
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.
Will an electrician in Exmouth fix the plaster afterwards?
Usually they fill the chases roughly, but not to a decorating finish. Most Exmouth 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.
One electrician in Exmouth says rewire, another says new board. Who's right?
Ask both for test results, not opinions. An EICR shows insulation readings and earthing for each circuit, which settles it. If the readings are good, a new board at around £580 is fine. If they're poor or the cable is rubber-covered, budget for a rewire nearer £5,200.
Does National Grid (South West) need to be involved in Exmouth?
Sometimes. If the main fuse has to be pulled to work safely, the electrician either has a seal arrangement or books National Grid (South West) for Exmouth. Allow a few weeks if an upgrade is needed.
Who do I call in a power cut in Exmouth?
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.
- Dawlish3.5 mi · £5,280
- Budleigh Salterton4.1 mi · £5,175
- Topsham4.9 mi · £5,735
- Teignmouth6.2 mi · £5,460
- Chudleigh8.3 mi · £5,225
- Fuse box replacementfrom £425
- Lighting installationfrom £55
- Smoke & heat alarmsfrom £85
- Sockets & switchesfrom £55
- Illustrative prices refreshed for 2026.
- Added job map and price chart.
- Page first published.