As a rough guide, a full house rewire in Cork runs between €10,000 and €18,000 in 2026. That is a starting point, not a quote: the main things that push the number up or down are the size of the house, the age of the wiring already in place, and whether you need a full rewire or a partial one.
Rewire Cost and Time by House Size
| House type | Typical price | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or 2-bed apartment or bungalow | Lower end, from €10,000 | 2 to 3 days |
| 3-bed semi-detached | Middle of the €10,000 to €18,000 range | 3 to 5 days |
| 4-bed or larger detached | Upper end, up to €18,000 | 5 to 7 days |
What Affects the Price
An older house with round-pin sockets or rubber and fabric-covered wiring usually needs more work than a house that has been partially updated already, which pushes the price toward the top of that range. Extending the property or adding a new, larger consumer unit adds scope and cost too.
Access matters just as much as age. A smaller house with easier access, like an open attic rather than solid floors and plastered ceilings throughout, tends to land toward the lower end, since less has to be opened up and made good afterward. The number of rooms, sockets, and light fittings being replaced also scales the price directly, a 2-bed will generally cost less than a 4-bed of similar condition.
How Long It Takes
Most full rewires in Cork take 3 to 7 days depending on the size of the property. Most clients stay in the house while the work is done. We work room by room and restore power each evening where possible, so you are not without electricity overnight.
What to Check in Any Rewire Quote
Before you accept a rewire quote from anyone, check four things: whether it includes VAT, whether it includes the completion certificate that shows the work meets the National Rules for Electrical Installations, whether making good after the work (patching and skimming) is included or priced separately, and whether decorating afterwards is included. Quotes that look cheap often leave one of these out.
A proper quote covers the full job, not just the visible work: removing and making good old cabling, fitting a new consumer unit sized for the house, and first and second fix labour, all to Irish wiring standards. Making good after the work, patching and skimming walls where cable runs were opened, is agreed upfront so it is not a surprise add-on later.
Every rewire we quote is priced against the actual job after a free on-site assessment, not a rough estimate over the phone. Call 087 187 0353 and we will give you a clear, written number and timeline before anything starts.
Common Questions
Can I stay in my house during a rewire?
Yes, most clients stay in the house. We work room by room and restore power each evening where possible, so you are not without electricity overnight.
How messy is a house rewire?
Some walls and ceilings have to be opened to run new cable, so there is dust in the rooms being worked on. We clear up each day, and making good afterward, patching and skimming where cable runs were opened, is agreed in the quote upfront so it is not a surprise add-on.
Is there a grant for rewiring a house in Ireland?
Most rewires are paid for privately. The main grant that covers rewiring is the Housing Aid for Older People Grant, run by your local authority (Cork City Council or Cork County Council). It is for people aged 66 and over, or younger in cases of hardship, and it is means tested: up to €10,700, or 100% of the cost, for household incomes under €37,500, falling to 30% for incomes up to €75,000. You must get approval before any work starts, and the application needs a report from a Safe Electric registered electrician. Davis Electrical Solutions is Safe Electric registered, so we can do the work under this grant. Call 087 187 0353 before you apply and we will talk you through what the council asks for.