House Rewire Cost Guide - Dorset 2026
How much does a rewire cost in Dorset in 2026? Real ranges from our last projects. Plus: what's included, what pushes the price up, and how to spot a dodgy quote.
Cost by property size (2026 ranges)
| Property | Typical range |
|---|---|
| 1 bed | £2,800 - £3,800 |
| 2 bed | £3,800 - £5,200 |
| 3 bed | £4,500 - £6,500 |
| 4 bed | £6,500 - £9,000 |
| 5 bed+ | £9,000 - £14,000 |
To be written
- What's actually included in a rewire (cables, accessories, CU, certification) and what is not (plaster make-good and decoration are separate trades)
- What's NOT included (decoration, kitchen replacement, scaffolding for high ceilings)
- 5 things that push price up (period property, occupied vs vacant, lath-and-plaster walls, 3-storey, listed building)
- Partial rewire vs full rewire - when each makes sense
- Comparison framework: how to compare 3 quotes fairly (per-circuit, per-room, per-job)
- Red flags in quotes (no written quote, cash discount, no certificate, no insurance)
- Financing & staged payments
- Tax treatment for landlords
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