Surrey · RH2
Rewiring in Reigate
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 Reigate, that covers Woodhatch, Reigate Heath, Meadvale, Wray Park, Colley. Reigate sits at the foot of the North Downs, with a historic town centre and a number of well-established residential areas featuring substantial Victorian, Edwardian and interwar houses. Its position near the Surrey Hills National Landscape (formerly AONB) shapes planning policy for parts of the borough.
Coverage
Areas we cover in Reigate for rewiring
Property styles in Reigate
Reigate has a strong stock of larger detached and semi-detached Victorian and Edwardian houses, along with mock-Tudor interwar properties, many of which suit generously proportioned rear and wraparound extensions or double-storey additions.
Planning considerations
Reigate & Banstead Borough Council is the local planning authority. The historic town centre is a conservation area, and parts of the borough fall within the Surrey Hills National Landscape (National Landscape, formerly AONB), which brings additional design and landscape considerations for extensions and new structures.
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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Nearby coverage
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FAQs
Rewiring in Reigate: FAQs
Do you provide rewiring across all of Reigate?
Yes, we cover the RH2 postcode area in full, including Woodhatch, Reigate Heath, Meadvale, Wray Park, Colley.
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.
Does the Surrey Hills National Landscape designation affect extensions in Reigate?
For properties within the designated area, additional weight is given to landscape character and visual impact in planning decisions. We check whether your property falls within the boundary during feasibility.
Get a quote for rewiring in Reigate
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Last reviewed 2026-07-28.