Electrical upgrade, rewiring, board changes and other alterations Worcester

At NWE Solutions, with our extensive experience and domestic and commercial NAPIT certification, we can help you from rewiring or upgrading your home or even at your workplace.

Residential rewiring, upgrades, and other home improvements

An electrical wiring and upgrade service you can rely on

Rewiring a house is a complex undertaking – if you haven’t had adequate training you can it could prove both a costly and life-threatening mistake, so always get a professional electrician to undertake this work. With NWE Solutions we we provide a comprehensive service for homeowners. This includes a methodical electrical survey along with certified installation that gives you peace of mind.

“Rewiring a house can be a complex task, But here at NWE solutions we can take you through the work on cruise control. With are expertise and skill we can take you vision and make it a reality.”

What is an electrical upgrade?

An electric service upgrade normally involves the complete replacement of electrical service around the house. This includes the line side service entrance cable, meter base, weather head, load side service entrance cable, the grounding and bonding system, and, of course, the electric panel itself.

“we can only touch the cables into the fuse board so can’t really mention meters and service heads etc. We can upgrade anything from the fuseboard to the light in your attic and whilst we are at it we can also add cables for tv, data and alarms”

Why are rewiring and electrical upgrades needed?

One factor is that the age of an electrical circuit can leave it prone to weather, temperature and corrosive damage. The older the system, the greater likelihood of weathering, corrosion and other aging defects. Another big factor is that the loading on electrical systems has grown hugely since the early to mid-eighties. The prevalence of electrical white goods, outdoor electricals and numerous consumer electrical appliances in the last 30 years mean that a system built in a house in the 1908s may simply not be fit for purpose in the 2020s!

“since electric was regularly installed in houses we have found more and more uses for it. this means that the demand for electrical outlets has accelerated massively. so we can no longer get away with one socket in a room and an immersion heater. we now install multiple lights and sockets in each room. even in kitchens now we have can have more then one oven electric hobs and sometimes even a hot tub in the garden we cover it all but your existing installation might not. “

When is an electrical wiring upgrade necessary?

The age of your house and the last time you’re aware it was rewired can play a big part in determining this. If you believe that your home’s electrical wiring may be over 25-30 years old then you may need to seriously consider an upgrade. Of course, it can be often difficult for the average homeowner to determine the age of an electrical panel so book a professional electrician to determine this and quote you for any upgrading work that may need to be undertaken.

Another big reason why you may need to consider upgrading your electrical system may arise when you’re trying to sell your property and as part of the pre-sales surveying process may identify the need for an upgrade. A full or partial rewire may also be required if you’re planning major renovation work that would be defined as a ‘material alteration’ by the Building Regulations. This can often include a fuse board upgrade. In the case of a room extension and or a garage conversion, any new wiring will need to comply with Part P (Electrical Safety) of the Building Regulations, and existing wiring in those rooms will also need to be improved to ensure it can safely carry additional loads; is earthed according to current requirements; and has satisfactory cross bonding. However, if you’re remodeling or extending, the wiring in the rest of your property then it won’t need upgrading unless required by the Building Regulations’ energy efficient requirements, e.g. central heating controls. Being Part P certified electricians means we can address any of the above issues.

What does rewiring or upgrading involve?

A methodical approach is key to any rewiring activity and though no two properties are the same, the same methodology is always employed by NWE Solutions. Here’s an overview of what we do when rewiring a residence:

Fully assess the work required and provide you with a full quotation before we start.
Check the existing connection to make sure it meets the correct legal requirements.
Carry out the rewire, ensuring that we perform a full electrical safety test on all wiring.
Test that each circuit, circuit breakers and fuse board are functioning as they should.
Check all sockets and power outputs to ensure they conform to current building regulations.
Provide a copy of a rewiring certificate for electrical installation, detailing all the work required to make your property safe.

How Much Does it Cost to Rewire a House?

There is no simple formula for determining this. Frequently a larger home will entail a greater cost simply because of the number of electrical points, amount of circuitry used, along with circuit and fuse board complexity. However, the age of the property can play a factor in respect to when the last rewiring may have taken place. In addition, if there has been any partial extra wiring added ad hoc, say for an extension, then this may also have an impact. So there’s really no simple way to determine this without an on-site survey and at NWE Solutions we can provide you with a quote free of charge for this.

Moreover, at NWE Solutions, we provide a fixed price for full and partial rewires, so you’ll know exactly what you’re paying upfront. Working with a professional, accredited electrician means you won’t be hit with any nasty surprises once the work is completed, and if any additional work is required, we’ll always provide a quote first.

Home Upgrades we can also help with

Though not part of a rewiring or upgrade service you may want to consider other additions that may also add to the value of the house, make it more efficient or simply provide more convenience and comfort in your home. Here are just a few things that we can offer during the upgrade or for you to consider at a later date:

Of course, you may be uncertain given the sheer level of options available to you what is right for you. Don’t hesitate to contact us and we’ll provide you with a detailed appraisal of your home’s requirements today.

Commercial electrical upgrades

Upgrading electrical panels, circuit breakers, lighting, and other electrical components in a commercial property eventually becomes a necessity. No matter the age or size of your building, there may be improvements you can make to save on energy costs and improve workplace safety. Unlike a home, the complexity and scale, as well as the loading made by the f`requently far greater power demands, on a commercial circuit mean using an electrician with proven commercial electrical experience is imperative. Fortunately, at NWE Solutions, we have an extensive range of commercial and industrial electrical experience along with Part P certification to work on all types of premises. Our range of works has included:

An investment in your company's infrastructure

Electrical upgrades can frequently be seen as a large and inevitable cost by most companies. However, it can also represent a huge commercial opportunity. Business owners can often notice dramatic improvements in efficiency and safety by upgrading systems other systems at the same point that their old system wouldn’t have been able to support. This might include bigger or larger capital plant or appliances that can improve their productivity or simply upgrading their lighting to more efficient fixtures.

An investment in an upgrade can make for a more pleasant place to work to. This could include the installation of dust extractions fans, air conditioning units or simply more natural lighting solutions. If you’d like a full appraisal of what an upgrade could mean for your business we’re happy to conduct a no-obligation site survey and suggest a full range of benefits that could be included.

Do I really need an upgrade?

Other than some obvious benefits highlighted above your existing system may be already telling you that an upgrade is needed. This could include a range of telltale signs including:

Circuit breakers trip frequently
Fuses are blown often
There is corrosion or rust present on the breakers or panel
Lights flicker throughout the building
The need to turn off one appliance to use another

These issues can clearly have a big impact on your organisation’s productivity but this can also result in safety issues and failure to meet Health & Safety regulations that can create their own difficulties.

Electrical panel upgrades

You may not have given that much notice to this essential part of your electrical system over the years. However, it’s at the heart of your system and its proper functioning is at the heart of your organisation’s safety and productivity and consequently will need to be reviewed as part of any upgrade. It is essential that you use a properly qualified electrician to work on your panel board. NWE Solutions are Part P certified to work in commercial premises. So if you work in aging building or your system is exhibiting the tell tale signs mentioned above then don’t hesitate to call us and we’ll provide you with a free no-obligation quote.

Recent projects

Below are just a small selection of the recent projects we have carried out for clients.

All Domestic fuse board change Commercial vet consultation room Commercial 3 phase distribution board