How Long Does It Take to Rewire a House?

Rewiring is one of the biggest electrical upgrades you can make to a property. It improves safety, ensures compliance with UK standards, and future-proofs your home for modern living. One of the first questions people ask is how long it will take.

The answer depends on the size of your home, the scope of the work, and how easily the wiring can be accessed. In this guide, we’ll look at typical timescales for a full house rewire, including 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom properties.

Factors That Affect Rewiring Time

Several factors influence how long a rewire takes:

• Property size – Larger homes require more circuits, wiring runs, and installation points.

• Accessibility – Homes with lofts, basements, or accessible floor voids are quicker to work on.

• Type of walls – Solid plaster walls may need more chasing than plasterboard.

• Scope of work – Adding extra sockets, lighting, or specialist circuits increases the time needed.

• Occupied vs empty – If you are living in the property during the work, electricians may phase the job, which extends the timeline.

Our full and partial rewiring services are carefully planned so you know exactly how long the work will take before it begins.

Typical Time for a Full House Rewire

For an average UK home, a full rewire usually takes between 5 and 10 working days. This can vary depending on the property’s complexity and whether it is empty or occupied.

An empty property is usually quicker to rewire because the electricians can work throughout without needing to keep certain areas live.

Rewiring a 2-Bedroom House

A 2-bedroom home is generally on the shorter end of the timescale.

• Typical duration: 4–6 days for a straightforward rewire in an empty property

• Occupied homes: May take up to 7–8 days if work is phased to keep some rooms usable

• What’s included: New wiring for lighting, sockets, kitchen appliances, and an upgraded consumer unit

If you’re planning to renovate, rewiring before decoration is the most efficient approach.

Rewiring a 3-Bedroom House

A 3-bedroom property takes slightly longer because of the additional circuits and rooms.

• Typical duration: 5–8 days for an empty property

• Occupied homes: 8–10 days, depending on access and phasing

• Additional considerations: Larger kitchens, multiple bathrooms, and outdoor circuits may extend the project

Planning the work with an experienced team helps keep disruption to a minimum while meeting all safety standards.

Reducing the Timescale

Our qualified electricians work efficiently by:

• Using a clear schedule for each stage of the project

• Coordinating with other trades to avoid delays

• Bringing a multi-skilled team to complete the work faster without compromising quality

Final Thoughts

The time it takes to rewire a house depends on its size, layout, and how the work is planned. A 2-bedroom home may take under a week, while a 3-bedroom property could take closer to two weeks if occupied. Whatever the size, working with a skilled, well-organised team ensures the job is completed safely, on time, and to the latest UK standards.