East Sussex · BN1, BN2, BN3
Rewiring in Brighton and Hove
A full or partial rewire replaces some or all of a property's electrical wiring, sockets, switches and consumer unit with a new installation to current standards, typically needed where existing wiring is old, unsafe or insufficient for modern electrical demand.
In Brighton and Hove, that covers Kemp Town, Hove, Preston Park, Hanover, Seven Dials, Fiveways, Patcham, Portslade. Brighton and Hove is known for its Regency architecture, extensive Victorian terraced housing, and later 20th-century development, all within a compact coastal city where many properties are in conservation areas and a significant number are listed.
Coverage
Areas we cover in Brighton and Hove for rewiring
Property styles in Brighton and Hove
Regency squares and terraces are concentrated around Brunswick, Kemp Town and the seafront, with dense Victorian terraced housing across much of the wider city, and later suburban housing further from the centre. Basement conversions, loft conversions and rear extensions are common project types on the terraced stock, subject to conservation area and party wall considerations.
Planning considerations
Brighton & Hove City Council is the local planning authority. The city has one of the highest concentrations of conservation areas of any local authority in the South East, and many properties are listed, particularly in the Regency squares. Basement work also requires careful consideration of structural and drainage issues in a dense urban setting.
How it works
Our rewiring process
- 01
Survey and EICR
Assessing the existing installation and identifying what needs replacing versus what can remain.
- 02
Specification
Agreeing the scope — full or partial — circuit layout, and consumer unit requirements.
- 03
First and second fix
Running new cabling, then fitting sockets, switches and light fittings once other trades have finished.
- 04
Testing and certification
Full testing to BS 7671, with an Electrical Installation Certificate and Part P notification issued on completion.
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FAQs
Rewiring in Brighton and Hove: FAQs
Do you provide rewiring across all of Brighton and Hove?
Yes, we cover the BN1, BN2 and BN3 postcode areas in full, including Kemp Town, Hove, Preston Park, Hanover, Seven Dials, Fiveways, Patcham, Portslade.
How do I know if I need a full or partial rewire?
This is based on an EICR and the age and condition of the existing wiring, not assumed from the property's age alone. We assess the installation and recommend the appropriate scope.
Will a rewire mean redecorating afterwards?
Typically, yes — chasing cable routes into walls disturbs plaster and decoration, so some making good and redecoration is usually needed afterwards. We set out what to expect before work starts.
Can I extend a listed Regency property in Brighton?
Alterations to listed buildings require listed building consent in addition to any planning permission, and the historic character of Regency terraces means proposals are considered carefully. We assess feasibility on a case-by-case basis.
Get a quote for rewiring in Brighton and Hove
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Last reviewed 2026-07-28.