Full rewire in Ivybridge
Prices Illustrative
Range £3,960–£7,820 · Devon avg £5,200
Full rewire in Ivybridge typically costs £5,420, with most jobs between £3,960 and £7,820, based on illustrative local prices. Expect 4–6 days on site; the next local slot is tomorrow. Prices include testing and certificate.
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Full rewire across Ivybridge and PL21. Fixed price after a free survey.
Recent full rewire jobs near Ivybridge
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 Ivybridge: key facts
- Typical price £5,420
- Range £3,960–£7,820
- 4–6 days on site
- Next slot: tomorrow
- 7 local electricians
- Prices Illustrative
Where work has recently been completed around Ivybridge
Prices IllustrativeWhat Ivybridge customers typically pay
Download CSVMethod: illustrative 2026 prices for full rewire within 10 miles of Ivybridge, grouped in £500 bands. Prices include VAT, testing and certificate.
How Ivybridge compares
| Area | Typical | Range | Next slot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivybridge | £5,420 | £3,960–£7,820 | Tomorrow |
| Buckfastleigh | £5,610 | £4,100–£8,095 | 3 days |
| Kingsbridge | £5,190 | £3,790–£7,485 | 10 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 South Hams District Council building control.
Ivybridge local facts
checked 29 October 2026| Council | South Hams District Council handles building control for Ivybridge. | GOV.UK |
|---|---|---|
| Network operator | National Grid (South West) runs the local network. Power cuts: call 105. | National Grid |
| Housing | Market-town terraces and 1960s–90s estates. | ONS Census 2021 |
| Coastal | Inland: standard outdoor fittings are usually fine. | Met Office |
| Regulations | Fuse box, rewire and new circuits are notifiable under Part P. | GOV.UK |
What Ivybridge customers say
44 reviews“Turned up when they said, full rewire done and tested in 4–6 days. Price matched the quote.”
— Customer, Victoria Road, Ivybridge · Sep 2026
How much does full rewire cost in Ivybridge?
Full rewire in Ivybridge typically costs £5,420, with most jobs between £3,960 and £7,820, based on illustrative local prices. Expect 4–6 days on site; the next local slot is tomorrow. Prices include testing and certificate.
How long does full rewire take in Ivybridge?
Usually 4–6 days on site. Larger homes or older wiring can add a day.
How soon can an electrician come out in Ivybridge?
The next available slot near PL21 is tomorrow. 7 electricians cover Ivybridge.
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 Ivybridge properties (market-town terraces and 1960s–90s estates) have been partly updated, so an EICR first (around £190) tells you if a full rewire is really needed.
Will an electrician in Ivybridge fix the plaster afterwards?
Usually they fill the chases roughly, but not to a decorating finish. Most Ivybridge 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.
Do you cover the villages round Ivybridge, like Ermington and Cornwood?
We do. The full rewire prices on this page already include jobs in Ermington, Cornwood, Bittaford, Modbury, Lee Mill. Village visits are usually booked on the same days as Ivybridge work, so the next slot (tomorrow) normally applies to you too.
How do Ivybridge prices for full rewire compare with Buckfastleigh?
Ivybridge typically comes in at £5,420 and Buckfastleigh at £5,610, 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.
Which areas near Ivybridge do you cover for full rewire?
We list electricians working across Ivybridge and nearby spots like Ermington and Cornwood, covering PL21. Homes here are mostly mostly 1970s onwards estates on the edge of the moor. A typical job costs £5,420 on our illustrative local prices.
Do I need a full rewire in Ivybridge, 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 Ivybridge homes only need the board.
Who looks after the cable into my house in Ivybridge?
National Grid (South West) owns the supply cable, the main fuse and the cutout in PL21. Your electrician can't touch those. If the cutout is cracked, scorched or old, they'll report it, and National Grid (South West) usually replaces it free.
Do electricians charge more to come out on the moor near Ivybridge?
A little, sometimes. Ivybridge is on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, and homes up on the moor can be a long drive with poor phone signal. Most firms add £20 to £40 for remote spots. In town, the £5,420 typical price stands.
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.
Who signs off full rewire work in Ivybridge?
Your electrician, if they're on a scheme like NICEIC. They test the work, issue an Electrical Installation Certificate and notify South Hams District Council building control. Hiring someone who isn't registered means paying the council to inspect it, which costs far more.
Who do I call in a power cut in Ivybridge?
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.
- Buckfastleigh8.9 mi · £5,610
- Kingsbridge9.7 mi · £5,190
- Plymouth9.8 mi · £5,150
- Totnes10.8 mi · £5,400
- Ashburton11.3 mi · £5,285
- Fuse box replacementfrom £470
- Lighting installationfrom £65
- Smoke & heat alarmsfrom £95
- Sockets & switchesfrom £65
- Illustrative prices refreshed for 2026.
- Added job map and price chart.
- Page first published.