As a rough guide, a full rewire on a typical 3-bed semi-detached house in Cork runs between €4,000 and €9,000. 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.
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's Included in the Quote
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.
Get a free rewire quote, call 087 187 0353