Australia’s fire season lasts the whole year, peaking usually in late January or early February. These fires can lead to serious property damage and loss of both human and animal life.

Aside from fires, other more hazards may harm you and your family. But by fortifying your house with the best security and electrical systems, the risk of being in danger can be lessened by a huge percent. Melbourne electricians, as well as Brighton and Cheltenham electricians from Bell Electrical may help you with your home rewiring needs.

Rewiring a house is an effective precautionary measure that can maximise your home’s safety. You may ask, “In what way?” Well, when too much electricity runs through your existing wiring, the chance of fire flaring up increases. An example of this situation is when you overload extension cords with extra plugs. So, if you have been doing this, you might want to rethink, or you can also call experts to professionally solve the problem.

Some people would argue that the electrical components of their house are working properly and think that nothing’s wrong. So, before we jump into a conclusion that your house needs to be rewired, first let’s talk about the other reasons why you need to.

Does your house need rewiring?

Even when there are no obvious signs that your house needs to be rewired, it is still best to err on the side of caution. This is especially true if you have old properties where the electrical wiring was done by an electrician 20 or so years ago. Electrical wiring practices at that time may have differed vastly from the standard procedures we have nowadays. So, always make sure that you have your house rewired and updated every couple of years.

If you are not confident about the current state of your wiring, it is highly recommended to call on professional electricians to check. Australian electrical standards are constantly changing depending on the latest developments in both local and international trends.

Now that you understand the importance of getting your house rewired, the next step is to contact the experts of the trade to help you with the job. Ask for a quote, but before you do, here are:

Things to Consider Before Getting a Quote Quality of Electricians

In Australia, electricians would have to be licenced before they can even begin work on your property. Once you have checked this off your list, you can move on to other important things. For starters, your chosen electrician must be:

Well-established in your state or area,
Able to provide you with reliable references,
Secured with insurance,
Capable of giving a reasonable quote,
Equipped with a compliance certificate to give you once they’ve done the job.

The last one is especially crucial. Make sure to only work with electricians that provide a compliance certificate. That particular document certifies that the electricians who worked on your property have completed the job based on Australian standards. Keep it with you just in case you’ll need it in the future.

What are the approximate costs of rewiring a house?

Rewiring an entire house will, of course, be costly. Fortunately, there are electrical companies, like Bell Electric, who can design a service around your specific needs. It is also important to note that these costs will be well worth it in the long run, given that your electrician did a really good job.

Below is the list of APPROXIMATE costs that you may incur when you get rewiring services:

Wiring - $600
Electrician’s Hourly Rate - may vary between $70 and $130 per hour
New Switchboard - $700 to $800
Cabling for New Switchboard - $2000 or $3000

Brighton electricians, as well as Melbourne and Cheltenham electricians from Bell Electrical, have their specific hourly rates, so it is best to ask them upfront.

Other Factors That Might Affect Pricing

Aside from the essentials listed above, many other factors may affect the pricing. These include your house size, family lifestyle, appliances, security systems, and others. In general, the bigger your house, the more expensive it will get. The same principle applies to the rest of the factors – the more appliances you use daily, the higher the quote, and so on.

Get your house rewiring quote from Bell Electrical

Bell Electrical contractors provide rewiring services to homes big or small. Over the years, we have worked on so many projects, and we come up with economic prices that suit your budget and needs.

If you need a Melbourne, Brighton, or Cheltenham electrician, contact Bell Electrical contractors for a free quote.