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Old or failing wiring is a serious fire risk, and many older homes simply cannot cope with modern electrical loads. Our licensed electricians rewire homes to the current standard, usually alongside a switchboard upgrade.

We assess your wiring and give you an honest, itemised quote across Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide.

Why choose Same Day Trades for house rewiring?

We are local, licensed electricians who do this work every day, so we get it right the first time, with no mess and no shortcuts on safety.

Fully licensed electricians, all work to AS/NZS 3000
Upfront fixed pricing before we start
Safety switches and a compliance certificate where required
Same-day help for urgent faults
Servicing Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, phones answered around the clock

You get safe, tidy, guaranteed workmanship every time, and honest advice on what your home actually needs.

Signs your house needs rewiring

Electrical wiring does not last forever, and old or failing wiring is a serious fire and safety risk. Signs your home may need rewiring include:

Frequently blown fuses or tripping breakers
Flickering or dimming lights, especially when appliances start
Warm or discoloured power points and switches, or a burning smell
Buzzing or crackling from outlets or the switchboard
Old wiring types like rubber, fabric or VIR insulation
Ceramic fuses and no safety switches
Too few power points, with power boards everywhere

If your home is several decades old and has never been rewired, or shows these signs, it is worth having the wiring assessed by a licensed electrician.

Why old wiring is dangerous

Old wiring is one of the leading causes of house fires. Decades-old insulation, such as rubber, fabric or VIR, becomes brittle and breaks down over time, exposing live conductors and creating short-circuit and fire risks. Old wiring was also never designed for the electrical load of a modern home full of appliances, chargers and electronics, so it runs hot and deteriorates faster. Add in the typical lack of safety switches in older installations, and the shock risk rises too. Loose, corroded or damaged connections can arc and generate heat inside walls where you cannot see it. Rewiring removes these hidden hazards and brings your home up to a safe modern standard.

What is involved in rewiring a house?

Rewiring replaces the old electrical cabling throughout your home with new, compliant wiring, along with updating the switchboard, power points, switches and often the lighting. The work involves running new cables through walls, ceilings and under floors, connecting them to a modern switchboard with circuit breakers and safety switches, and fitting new outlets and fittings. It can be done all at once or, in some cases, in stages. A full rewire is a significant job, but it transforms the safety, capacity and reliability of your home electrical system. We plan the work to minimise disruption, explain what is involved, and leave your home safe and up to standard.

Full rewire vs partial rewire

Not every home needs a complete rewire. A full rewire replaces all the wiring throughout the home and is warranted when the wiring is uniformly old, degraded or unsafe. A partial rewire replaces only the sections that are damaged, overloaded or non-compliant, for example a particular circuit, an older extension, or the wiring in a kitchen or bathroom being renovated. Sometimes upgrading the switchboard and adding safety switches, combined with fixing specific problem circuits, is enough. We assess the actual condition of your wiring, often with testing, and recommend honestly whether a full rewire is needed or whether a targeted partial rewire will make your home safe for less.

Rewiring during a renovation

A renovation is the ideal time to rewire, because walls and ceilings are often already open, access is easier, and the disruption and cost of chasing cables through finished surfaces is reduced. If you are renovating a kitchen, bathroom or whole home, upgrading the wiring at the same time means you end up with enough power points in the right places, modern lighting, dedicated circuits for appliances, and full safety switch protection, all while the structure is accessible. It also ensures the new work is compliant. If you are planning a renovation, talk to us early so we can coordinate the electrical work with the build and avoid rework later.

Adding power points and circuits

Older homes were wired for a fraction of the electrical load we use today, so they often have too few power points, leaving you reliant on power boards and double adapters, which is both inconvenient and a fire risk. As part of rewiring, or as standalone work, we add power points where you need them and install dedicated circuits for high-draw appliances like ovens, air conditioners, hot water and EV chargers. Spreading the load across enough circuits and outlets stops overloading, nuisance tripping and overheating. The result is a home where you can plug in what you need, where you need it, safely, without a tangle of extension leads.

Switchboard upgrades and safety switches

Rewiring and the switchboard go hand in hand. New wiring connects to a modern switchboard with circuit breakers that trip safely on overload, and safety switches (RCDs) that protect everyone in the home from electric shock. Many older homes still have ceramic fuses and no safety switches, which is exactly the kind of underprotected setup a rewire resolves. Upgrading the switchboard as part of rewiring ensures the whole system is safe and compliant, from the supply to every outlet. If a full rewire is not needed, a switchboard upgrade with added safety switches is often the most important safety improvement on its own.

Rewiring older and heritage homes

Older and heritage homes present particular challenges for rewiring: the original wiring is often well past its safe life, access can be difficult through solid walls and ceilings, and care is needed to preserve period features and finishes. There may also be asbestos in older materials to manage safely. Experienced electricians know how to route new cabling with minimal damage, work around heritage elements, and bring the home up to modern safety standards while respecting its character. If you own an older home, rewiring is often one of the most valuable safety investments you can make, and we handle it carefully and methodically to protect both your family and your home.

How long does rewiring take?

The time a rewire takes depends on the size of the home, whether it is a full or partial rewire, how accessible the wiring is, and whether it is occupied or vacant. A partial rewire of a few circuits may take a day or two, while a full rewire of a larger home can take several days to a couple of weeks. Rewiring during a renovation, when walls are open, is quicker than threading cables through a finished, occupied home. We give you a clear timeframe when we quote, plan the work to keep your home liveable where possible, and let you know when power will be off for each stage.

How much does house rewiring cost?

The cost of rewiring depends on the size of the home, the number of circuits, power points and light fittings, how accessible the wiring is, whether the switchboard and meter box also need upgrading, and whether there is asbestos to manage. A partial rewire costs less than a full rewire, and rewiring during a renovation, with surfaces open, is more economical than in a finished home. Because every home is different, we assess yours and provide an upfront fixed price before any work starts, including the certificate of compliance. We will also tell you honestly whether a full rewire is needed or a partial one will do.

The rewiring process

We keep a rewire organised and as unobtrusive as possible:

Assessment, we inspect and test the existing wiring and discuss your needs
Quote and plan, we provide an upfront fixed price and a plan, including timeframes and power-off periods
Rewiring, we run new compliant cabling and install outlets, switches and fittings
Switchboard, we connect everything to a modern board with breakers and safety switches
Testing and compliance, we test every circuit and issue your certificate of compliance

We tidy up as we go and leave your home safe and fully functional.

Safety and compliance

Rewiring brings your home up to the current AS/NZS 3000 wiring standard, which governs how electrical installations must be designed and installed for safety. Compliant wiring, a modern switchboard, and safety switches on the required circuits mean your home is properly protected against both electrical fire and electric shock. On completion, we issue a certificate of electrical compliance, which is your documented proof that the work was done to standard by a licensed electrician, important for insurance and when selling the property. Compliance is not just a formality, it is the assurance that the most important safety aspects of your home electrical system are genuinely in order.

Same-day help and urgent faults

While a full rewire is planned work, the warning signs that you need one, burning smells, scorching, frequent tripping, buzzing outlets, can also indicate an urgent hazard that should not wait. If you notice any of these, we offer fast service and same-day attendance where we can across Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, with phones answered around the clock. We will make any immediate hazard safe, then assess whether you need targeted repairs, a switchboard upgrade, or a partial or full rewire, and give you an upfront price. Do not ignore signs of failing wiring, they are your home warning you.

Licensed, compliant and guaranteed

Rewiring is major licensed electrical work that must be carried out by qualified, licensed electricians, it is never a DIY job, and doing it right is critical to your family safety. Our team rewires homes to the AS/NZS 3000 standard, upgrades switchboards, installs safety switches, manages any asbestos safely, and issues a certificate of compliance on completion. You get honest advice on full versus partial rewiring, upfront fixed pricing, tidy and careful work, and a guarantee you can rely on. We rewire homes of all ages across Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide.

House rewiring FAQs

How do I know if my house needs rewiring?

Warning signs include flickering lights, tripping breakers, buzzing or warm outlets, a ceramic fuse box, reliance on power boards, and a home over 25 years old with original wiring.

How much does it cost to rewire a house?

It varies widely by home size and access. A partial rewire of a few circuits is far cheaper than a full rewire. We provide an itemised upfront quote after inspecting your wiring.

How long does rewiring take?

A full rewire can take several days to a couple of weeks depending on the size of the home and access. We give you a timeframe when we quote.

Do I need to move out during a rewire?

Not always, but you may need to vacate parts of the home while we work, as power is off to those areas. We plan the job to minimise disruption.

Does rewiring include a new switchboard?

Usually, yes. A rewire is normally done with a switchboard upgrade and safety switches so the whole system meets current standards.

Can I just do a partial rewire?

Yes, if only certain circuits are a problem. We will tell you whether a partial rewire or a full rewire is the right call.

Is rewiring a DIY job?

No. It is major licensed electrical work that must meet AS/NZS 3000 and be certified by a licensed electrician.

Will I get a compliance certificate?

Yes. We issue a certificate of compliance on completion so your rewire is documented and to standard.

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