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Faulty wiring can be a huge source of problems for many houses in New Zealand. For starters, it increases the risk of accidents like fires. Poor wiring job also decreases the electrical capacity of a home, which may cause damages to electrical appliances and gadgets. Unfortunately, a lot of homeowners aren’t aware that they do need to rewire their entire house. If you’re in the same situation and you’re not sure whether to have your house rewired, our short guide below may help you figure things out.

Signs you Need a full House Rewire in NZ

New Zealand offers an array of housing types ranging from attached townhouses to standalone residential buildings. It’s also quite common to for Kiwis to live in homes built in the 50s to 70s, which often come with dated electrical wirings. As a rule of thumb, if you live in a property that’s more than 30 years old, you must have your wiring checked and updated to the latest standards. You must act quickly to prevent untoward incidents that may arise from faulty electrical wiring. You should also consider checking your wires residence if you’re planning a major renovation job.

In case you’re not sure how old your property is or if you doubt the value of getting a full house rewire, make sure to keep your eyes peeled for the tell-tale warning signs below:

  • The persistent scent of electrical burn
  • Seeing brown markings on switches and sockets
  • Frequent blowing of fuse or tripping of the circuit breaker
  • Dimming or flickering lights all around your house
  • Hearing sizzling or buzzing sounds
  • Frequent need to replace light bulbs
  • Unexplainable power outages

If you observe the signs of faulty home electrical wiring above, you need to call your trusted electrician right away. Otherwise, you might end up with a less energy-efficient home, increased risk for fires and electrocution, and damaged appliances.

I’m ready for a House to Rewire, What’s Next?

Supposed you’re ready to get your house rewired by our team of electricians. What happens next? What should you expect from the job? Does this mean the electrician has to cut off power in every part of the residence?

Essentially, a full electrical rewiring job involves the following steps:

    • Creating a detailed inventory of every electrical device in your home
    • Checking for existing infrastructure in the property such as plumbing work
    • Removing all the old wires in your residence as well as steel conduit
    • Adding cables with tough plastic sheath
    • Upgrading the fuse board
    • Installing protective equipment such as RCDs
    • Replacing switches, light fixtures and other old fittings
    • Relocating the power meter
  • Testing the new system installed

Depending on the complexity of your electrical wiring system and the size your home, a typical rewiring job can last for a couple of day or several more. However, this doesn’t mean that your entire house won’t have electricity during the length of the service. With careful planning, you can set up temporary spaces for cooking and doing chores while our electricians complete the job.

Ideally, you should consider getting the rewiring job done before you make new updates such a kitchen revamp. This way, you ensure that the electrical system in your home becomes suited for modern-day living. You may also have the job done separately from a renovation project. This way you can prepare everything before you start installing new fixtures and whatnot.

How much does it Cost to do a Full House Rewire in New Zealand?

Note that’s virtually impossible to provide you with a ballpark figure on how much an average rewiring job costs in NZ. This is because we must consider a few factors when providing a quote. These factors include the following:

  • The complexity of the wiring system (this includes the number of fittings and electrical wiring)
  • Size of your property
  • Accessibility of the wires through the ceiling and sub-flooring
  • The extent of the electrical rewiring task
  • The hourly rate of your electrician

To help you compute the average costs of your home rewiring project, you can note the following rates below:

  • The hourly cost of hiring an electrician: $40 to $90 (excluding GST)
  • Inspection of your home’s electrical system: $250 to $400
  • Installation costs of power socket: $150 to $250
  • Wiring upgrades: The rate relies on the type of electrical wiring material you prefer to use plus your home’s size and electrical requirements.

Get your NZ Home Rewired Today!

Needless to say, a home rewiring service is definitely a must if you want to prevent mishaps and other unnecessary expenses like buying a new fuse or replacing an overloaded appliance. Whether you live in a dated or a modern house, it pays to have a fully functional electrical system that meets the current standards.

With the help of our professional electricians here at Hall Electrical, you can have your wires inspected and replaced in no time. Call us today to book your appointment!

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A popular electrical installation in 2022 is sure to be an extractor fan installation, like the one we recently completed in these Grafton flats. Grafton electricians have their work cut out for them. As many of these older homes lack an extractor fan in the bathroom or kitchen. 

Healthy Homes Standard

As of the 1st of July all renewed tenancies must now comply with the healthy home standard. Concerns over mould and dampness have led to regulations to protect the tenants of rental homes by requiring extractor fans. Poor ventilation is harmful to one’s health. So if you are concerned about mould and dampness in your home’s bathroom consider installing an extractor fan.

Grafton Electrician to the rescue

Being electricians in the Grafton area for over 20 years we were happy to spruce up a set of local rental properties. Built in the 1970s, these homes were hit hard by the new healthy homes standard. So, the landlord needed an affordable solution to bring their properties up to the standard. Not wanting to cheap out on the health of their tenants they opted for an extractor fan slightly over powered for the flats small bathroom.

Any room with a shower or bath must have new fans with a minimum diameter of 120mm. We offer an extractor fan with a diameter of 150mm to ensure all excess moisture is removed.

The extractor fan installation in these Grafton flats was straightforward. As we are able to both supply and install the extractor fan. Rather than needing to install a new switch we are able to set up the fan to turn on with the light on the same switch.

Overall the property manager was left happy and all of their Grafton properties passed their healthy home inspections. If you need a Grafton Electrician to install an extractor fan in your home or rental call 0800 422 973 or contact us online.

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Seaview Road, Remuera
New Home Build

The Electrical Brief:
Electrical Services

Electrical Features:

  • Electrical Services – Distribution, Power and Lighting
    • Distribution board installation
    • Power cabling and outlet installation throughout
    • Lighting cabling and fitting installation throughout
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New Kitchen & House Extension
(Joanne McCrae and Mark Dickie)

When Joanne McCrae and Mark Dickie decided to extend their 60-year old Balmoral house, they did a good bit of research to decide who to use as their electrical contractor. They checked out the website, No Cowboys, and came up with a shortlist based on the reviews.

They invited quotes and although Hall Electrical was not the cheapest, the attention to detail paid by Phil at that stage gave them the confidence to put their electrical work in the hands of Phil and his team.
The job was reasonably complex with the extension involving the conversion of a large unused upstairs deck into a dining room, turning a kitchen/dining area into one large modern kitchen. A bedroom was also extended.

Because of the age of the house, there was a certain amount of “making safe” to be done before even the pre-wiring could begin. The old meter box was upgraded and all the old wiring brought up to modern standards. Placement of power points and lights was a key component and Phil’s input was much appreciated. A kitchen island was put in and the kitchen needed to be pre-wired for two stoves, a fridge and the other essential electrical appliances that make up the modern kitchen.

Mark says, “When we requested temporary wiring be installed to assist the builder, it wasn’t a problem; they were here, there was a quick consultation with the builder and the job was done. No delay; all as easy as a phone call.”

The entire job took the Hall Electrical team 10 weeks and would have taken longer if Phil and Joanne weren’t “in sync”, says Mark. The Hall team never needed chasing up, he says, and they added value by being proactive with ideas and suggestions. “It was never a problem to discuss changes,” says Mark who admits to being a little finicky. The thing that will make him call them again, he maintains, is trust; he felt completely confident giving them the run of the house. The bonus was old style values and there was no mess left at the end of their jobs.

There’s more yet to be done on the Dickie-McCrae home and Hall Electrical can expect to receive a call asking them to do the work.

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BIRDIES Sylvia Park Auckland
New Restaurant (Shop Fit-Out)

The Electrical Brief:
Electrical Services & Structured Cabling Service

Electrical Features:

  • Electrical Services – Power and Lighting
    • Power cabling and outlet installation throughout
    • Lighting cabling and fitting installation throughout
    • Bonding/Earthing installation as required
  • Structured Cabling Services
    • Cat6 cabling installed throughout
    • All data outlets installed
    • WAP (Wireless Access Point) installed
    • Communications cabinet & patch panel installed
  • Audio Visual
    • Power cabling and outlets installed as required for AV
    • Data cabling and outlets installed as required for AV
    • HDMI cabling installed as required for AV
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NZ POST St Heliers
Box Lobby ReFit

The Electrical Brief:
Electrical Services for Box Lobby Refurbishment/Re-Fit

Electrical Features:

  • Electrical Services – Power and Lighting
    • Lighting cabling and fitting installation as required
    • Lighting sensor, switching and timer installation as required
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GLASSONS OUTLET
Shop Fit-Out

The Electrical Brief:
Electrical Services & Structured Cabling Services

Electrical Features:

  • Electrical Services – Power and Lighting
    • Power cabling and outlet installation throughout
    • Lighting cabling and fitting installation throughout
  • Structured Cabling Services
    • Cat6 cabling installed throughout
    • All data outlets installed
    • Communications cabinet & patch panel installed
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KFC Otahuhu
Existing Restaurant Re-Fit

The Electrical Brief:
Electrical Services & Structured Cabling Services for Hospitality Refurbishment/Re-Fi

Electrical Features:

  • Electrical Services – Power and Lighting
    • Power cabling and outlet installation as required
    • Lighting cabling and fitting installation as required
  • Structured Cabling Services
    • Cat6 cabling installed as required
    • All data outlets installed as required
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LYNFIELD DENTAL Lynfield
Dental Fit-Out

The Electrical Brief:
Electrical Services & Structured Cabling

Electrical Features:

  • Electrical Services – Power and Lighting
    • Power cabling and outlet installation throughout
    • Lighting cabling and LED fitting installation throughout
    • RCD installation for surgeries
    • Bonding/Earthing installation as required
  • Structured Cabling Services
    • Cat6 cabling installed throughout
    • All data outlets installed throughout
    • Patch panel installed
  • Audio Visual
    • Power cabling and outlets installed as required for AV
    • Data cabling and outlets installed as required for AV
    • HDMI cabling installed as required for AV
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CAFE EIGHT Auckland Central
New Cafe (Shop Fit-Out)

The Electrical Brief:
Electrical Services

Electrical Features:

  • Electrical Services – Power, Lighting and Emergency/Exit Lighting
    • Power cabling and outlet installation
    • Lighting cabling and fitting installation
    • Emergency/Exit Lighting cabling and fitting installation