Rewiring Costs
Full house rewiring typically costs:
- 2 bedroom unit: $5,000-10,000
- 3 bedroom house: $8,000-15,000
- 4+ bedroom house: $12,000-25,000
What's Included
- New switchboard with safety switches
- New wiring throughout
- New power points and light switches
- Smoke alarm installation
- Compliance certificate
Signs You Need Rewiring
- Flickering lights
- Frequent tripped circuits
- Burning smell from outlets
- Two-prong outlets (ungrounded)
- Aluminium or cloth-covered wiring
- House built before 1980
Cost Factors
- House size: More rooms = more wiring
- Stories: Two storey costs more
- Access: Easy roof/subfloor access helps
- Walls: Brick harder than timber frame
- Scope: Partial vs full rewire