Full and Partial House Rewires in Auckland
Old wiring rarely announces itself until something goes wrong. The Conduction Company rewires Auckland homes, all of it or just the circuits that still need it, plans the work around the people living there, and certifies it when the power goes back on.
Are You Experiencing Problems with Old Wiring?
Old wiring wears out quietly, and the first sign is often a fault rather than a warning. The Conduction Company works out which circuits have already been replaced, rewires the ones that have not, and certifies the result, often alongside a switchboard upgrade.
House Rewiring Services in Auckland
The Conduction Company rewires Auckland homes, either the whole house or just the circuits an earlier renovation left behind. The work is planned around the people living there, whether that means an empty house for two to four days or, where possible, temporary power for someone working from home.
Full House Rewires
If no electrical work has been done since the house was built, say in the 1930s, The Conduction Company knows it is a full rewire. The old wiring comes out and new wiring goes in right through the house.
Partial Rewires
Plenty of homes have had some circuits updated during an earlier renovation while others were left behind. The Conduction Company assesses exactly which circuits still need replacing and quotes the labour and materials for just those.
The Switchboard Goes With It
A rewire is the natural time to replace an old board. The Conduction Company prices a rewire with the switchboard and meter board upgrade in it, and the supply side too where the house needs it.
Ideally, an Empty House
The power is off while the team works, and a rewire brings noise and dust. The Conduction Company prefers to have you out of the house, ideally for the two to four days a rewire typically takes.
Working From Home Through It
If you work from home and have nowhere else to go, The Conduction Company will work around you, with temporary power where possible to keep you running and the internet on for your meetings.
Power and Lights Back Each Evening
If you head to work for the day, The Conduction Company restores at least some power and lighting before it leaves, so you can cook dinner and use the lights before the next section of work.
Certified When It Is Finished
A rewire is prescribed electrical work. The Conduction Company tests it and issues the certificates the Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010 require before the job is complete.
Old Cabling Types and When Each Means a Rewire
A house built before 1970 is the first flag for The Conduction Company, but the cable behind the switchboard is what decides a rewire. A house added to over the years can have more than one type.
Cloth-Covered Rubber Cable (VIR)
VIR was the first cabling in New Zealand homes, in wide use from the early 1900s and often run in steel conduit. Its rubber insulation is long past its working life and cracks when disturbed, a fire and shock risk. The Conduction Company recommends replacing all of it.
Tough Rubber Sheath Cable (TRS)
TRS went into homes built in the 1940s and 1950s, and was phased out in the 1960s for plastic-sheathed TPS. Its insulation breaks down with age. Where The Conduction Company finds degraded TRS behind the switchboard, it recommends rewiring every TRS circuit.
Early Plastic Cable and Green Goo
Some early plastic (PVC) cable from the late 1960s to the mid-1980s leaks a sticky green goo as its insulation breaks down. Where the goo is widespread, The Conduction Company recommends a full rewire. Where it is confined to a few fittings or one circuit, localised repairs can be enough. The Conduction Company's guide to green goo in electrical wiring covers the causes and the risks.
Modern TPS Cable
TPS, tough plastic sheath, is the cable a rewire puts in. Where an earlier renovation has already run TPS that is in good condition, The Conduction Company leaves those circuits in place and quotes only the old ones.
Renovating Around Old Rubber Cable
AS/NZS 3000, the Wiring Rules, says an alteration must not make the original wiring carry more current than the standard permits. The Conduction Company treats joining new cable onto old rubber cable as bad practice, so a renovation is a good time to replace those circuits too.
Why choose The Conduction Company?
One Price for the Whole House
The Conduction Company quotes a rewire as one price for the whole house, built on what it finds on site, so you know the total before any wiring comes out.
Planned Around the People Living There
The Conduction Company works around your circumstances, whether that means an empty house for a few days or, where possible, temporary power for someone working from the spare room.
Lifetime Workmanship Guarantee
The Conduction Company backs its workmanship for life. The new switchboard and fittings carry their manufacturers' warranties, which are a separate thing.
600+ Five Star Google Reviews
Auckland clients have left The Conduction Company more than 600 Google reviews at a 5.0 rating. We are Master Electricians members and Mastercraft Electrical licensees for Auckland Central West.
How much does it cost to rewire a 3-bedroom house?
The estimate below is for a standard house rewire. The Conduction Company confirms final pricing after a property assessment.
The Conduction Company estimates $11,000 to $15,000 including GST to rewire a standard single-level 3-bedroom Auckland home. So if you are asking how much it is to rewire a 3 bed house, that range is The Conduction Company's answer. It comes from its own pricing, confirmed against its quote records, not a market average cost.
A full rewire with a switchboard and meter board upgrade sits in the lower part of that range. Jobs where the supply side also needs doing, meaning a new point of entry and replacement mains, sit in the upper part, and older Auckland houses often need exactly that. Partial rewires, and larger or multi-level homes, are quoted individually after a site visit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Full and Partial House Rewires in Auckland
What age should a house be rewired?
Before 1970, if no electrical work has been done since it was built. The Conduction Company expects a house that age to need rewiring, because it was wired in rubber-insulated cable (VIR or TRS), which breaks down with age. Homes wired from the late 1960s to the mid-1980s can have plastic cable that leaks green goo, and a full rewire is the best fix where the goo is widespread.
How long does it take to rewire a house?
Typically two to four days for The Conduction Company, depending on the size of the house. Its last full rewire, a three-bedroom bungalow with good underfloor and ceiling space, took two ten-hour days with several of the team on site, and the owners kept power for cooking, TV and lights overnight.
Is it worth rewiring an old house?
For most old houses, yes. The Conduction Company recommends it for safety, because the risk of shock and fire grows as old wiring degrades. It suggests holding off only if you are selling soon and have budgeted for it, have major renovations coming (rewire during them, so the work is not done twice), or the house is due to be demolished.
Is there an alternative to rewiring a house?
No. The Conduction Company replaces degraded cable, because in its experience worn-out cable cannot be fixed. A check decides how much: circuits already updated in good cable stay, and The Conduction Company quotes only the old ones.
Do we have to move out during a rewire?
Preferably, yes. The power is off while the team works, and there is noise and dust. The Conduction Company prefers to have the house empty, ideally for the two to four days a rewire typically takes. If you work from home and have nowhere else to go, the team will work around you.
What is the difference between a partial and a full rewire?
Whether any circuits have already been updated. If an earlier renovation replaced some of the wiring, The Conduction Company rewires only the circuits that still need it. If nothing has been touched since the house was built, it is a full rewire.
Will we have power in the evenings?
Yes, at least some. The Conduction Company restores some power and lighting at the end of each day, so you can cook dinner and use the lights before the next section of work.
I work from home. Can you keep the internet on?
Where possible, yes. The Conduction Company can set up temporary power to keep you running and the internet on, so you can still take your meetings during the day.
How much does it cost to rewire a house in Auckland?
The Conduction Company estimates $11,000 to $15,000 including GST for a standard single-level three-bedroom Auckland home, confirmed after a property assessment. Partial rewires and larger or multi-level homes are quoted individually.
Do I get a certificate for a rewire?
Yes. A rewire is prescribed electrical work, and under the Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010 it is not complete until a certificate of compliance is issued. The Conduction Company issues it, along with an electrical safety certificate once the house is reconnected to power.
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Site Assessment
The Conduction Company checks which circuits have been replaced and which have not.
Fixed Price Quote
One price from The Conduction Company for the house, and a plan for where you will be while the work happens.
Rewire, Test, and Certify
Rewired a section at a time by The Conduction Company, tested, certified, and handed over with the paperwork.
What Does a House Rewire Cost in Auckland?
Size is the main driver. Access is the second: a house with an accessible ceiling space and an accessible underfloor is straightforward, and ceiling access on its own makes it harder. The Conduction Company prices the whole house as one job after seeing it.
We quote on facts, not guesses
Before we give you a price, we carry out a proper assessment of your property and how you'll use your new wiring.
That way you know exactly what you're buying and the total cost, with no surprises.
Clear expectations from the outset, start to finish.
The Conduction Company's Estimate for a Standard Auckland Rewire
The estimates below are for a standard house rewire.
The Conduction Company confirms final pricing after a property assessment.
The Conduction Company estimates $11,000 to $15,000 including GST to rewire a standard single-level three-bedroom Auckland home. A full rewire with a switchboard and meter board upgrade sits in the lower part of that range. Where the supply side also needs doing, meaning a new point of entry and replacement mains, it sits in the upper part. The figure comes from The Conduction Company's own pricing, confirmed against its quote records. Partial rewires, and larger or multi-level homes, are quoted individually after a site visit.
Need a House Rewired?
The Conduction Company rewires Auckland homes, all of it or just the circuits that still need it, plans the work around the people living there, and certifies it when the power goes back on.
Backed by our Lifetime Workmanship Guarantee. Get in touch and one of the team will come back to you the same day, depending on staff availability. The Conduction Company is reachable any hour of the day, every day of the week.