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Been quoted £1500 for the rewire of lights and switches (4 beds). The quote also includes some extra work such as external lights and a bathroom extractor. Sound about right?

Ah that sounds good, so maybe not as destructive as first feared Thank you for all your advice on this John. Always difficult when you know nothing about a subject and electricity is not one where you can learn from your mistakes

He said it was possible to reach the wiring for the ground floor ceiling lights via the ceiling instead of ripping up the floor on the 1st floor landing

Sorry, meant light switches seem to have conduits so the electrician was hopeful that he wouldn't have to damage the walls. The 2 areas of ceiling that will need chasing are both in need of a replaster anyway so not overly bothered about them. As long as it isn't too costly then I might...

Had a full survey done yesterday. Sockets and bonding are fine. Lighting does need a rewire as no earth (as suspected) and some of the upstairs lighting is in a state due to previous owners bad DIY. Getting a quote later but should be some way less than the £7200 quoted by the first...

Looking at the pics, I am still sure they are not rubber, but will ask the electrician to verify. Will young sparky's (25 years old) no about such old things???

Thanks, I am 99% sure it is PVC NOT rubber. The wires do not look worn in the slightest. The first electrician who came to look was puzzled by the set up. The 1997 extension (Garage and 2 bedrooms) was not as clear cut. The garage has a fuse box but none of the switches seem to relate to the...

Still waiting for the electrical survey of the house (broken down van yesterday!!!!!) If it does confirm what I said before (sockets ok, lighting no earth), do you think many electricians would be happy to fix the area with no lights by installing/enuring all installed switches/lights are...

Crawl space is too small for an adult to get down there although possibly at a push. Flooring is on landing and hall and lounge. Hopefully most or all won't need destroying. And even better if we go for double insulated option

I would agree. However, I did not install the floor, it was the previous owner

Thanks again John, your answers are very clear to understand for someone with no technical knowledge of this area. I feel far more informed now to make a decision about a rewire etc. On Tuesday I was thinking the 6 grand fee for a rewire was my only option or live in a semi dark house...

Thanks John We will be in this house for the next 20 years plus so not worried about resale issues. At present we have a fair few metal fittings. (Spotlights in bathroom and bedroom (all are double insulated according to the fittings). 1 light in a bedroom, 2 lights in the kitchen (not...

More confused now. Got a second sparky out. He said I have a rcd (whatever that is) and the water and gas are bonded. Sockets seem to be earthed but light circuit has no earth. He has recommended that i pay 60 quid to test every fitting and socket. He suspects the rest is ok and lights need...

The botching is the metal light fittings and loose wires in the loft. It is a bad DIY job that seems to have been hidden away. The loose wires and metal fittings are my major worry, but I know some electricains have said they wouldn't fix this problem without re-wiring the whole house to modern...

Thanks, how do I tell if they are rubber or not? They don't look to be but not sure if the look/feel hugely different to newer (plastic?) ones?

Having bought a 4 bed house last year it has now come to light that the wiring was botched by the last owner. Had a sparky out to look. He says the board is pre 1960 (House was built in 59). He says that none of the light fittings/switches are earthed. No bonding on gas or water (no idea...

Hi, loft is already boarded out and has a decent sized hatch and ladder installed. A few people have said that render is easiest, but others say dry wall is.

My internal walls (mid terrace) in the loft are not in the best shape. I have chiselled out and replaced the most damaged bricks, but it still looks pretty shabby. I also painted over it all with a PVA/water solution. In view of selling the place in the future, I want to make the loft more...

Sadly not, just in a box.

My Glow Worm compact boiler needs a new mechanical timer. I had a plumber round to look, and he said to buy the part and fit it myself, really easy. I looked online and concluded that the part I needed was S202916. I ordered the part, but the one that arrived looks different than the...