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Home rewiring in Five Dock
Partial and whole-home rewiring planned from testing, accessible cable condition and the way the property is being renovated or occupied.
Understand the scope first
Full rewire, partial rewire or renovation wiring?
A home’s age alone does not tell you whether every circuit needs replacing. Start with an assessment of the wiring, existing protection and the work you are planning.
A repair, partial rewire or full rewire can have very different access and disruption requirements. We explain the proposed work so you can plan the job before it begins.
Plan your budget
House rewiring costs
Rewiring a three-bedroom home has a published Sydney planning range of $9,200–$23,000, including GST. Partial rewiring, occupied homes, difficult access and restoration need individually defined scopes.
Published market guidance, checked 21 October 2026. Xcel quotes your actual job before work starts.
Read the full cost guide- Three-bedroom home rewire
- $9,200–$23,000Whole-home wiring scope, labour and materials. Occupancy, wall access and restoration must be agreed.GST: included.
- Home switchboard upgrade
- $1,500–$3,000Typical residential upgrade. This is not a ceiling: extra circuits, defects, asbestos or supply work can take a job outside this range.GST: included.
Your property
Planning the work in Five Dock
For older houses, terraces and cottages in Five Dock, access behind walls and above ceilings matters as much as the fitting or equipment being installed.
Test first, then plan the stages
Roof and subfloor access can reduce disturbance, while solid walls and decorative ceilings need another approach. The quote should identify cable routes, affected rooms and any separate making-good work.
Condition and intended use
Existing cable condition, faults, circuit arrangement and planned equipment help establish the scope. Repeated trips need investigation rather than an assumption that the entire house needs rewiring.
Access and making good
Roof, wall and underfloor access influence the installation. Confirm any openings, patching, painting and coordination with other trades before work starts.
Living in the property
Discuss occupancy, access and planned power interruptions. Whether work can be staged depends on the installation and the agreed scope.
Future layout
Consider the points, lighting and equipment you want before wiring is installed. Renovation plans help coordinate the work and avoid unnecessary later changes.
How it works
How a rewire is planned and carried out
Assess the installation
Discuss existing problems and planned changes, then inspect the relevant wiring and electrical installation.
Plan and quote
Agree full or partial scope, access, power interruptions and finishing responsibilities. Coordinate with the builder where renovations are underway.
Rewire and hand over
Carry out the agreed work, test the installation and provide the relevant handover information and documentation.
Why Xcel
Rewiring planned around your household
Scope based on assessment
The condition of the installation and your plans guide the recommendation, rather than assuming every older home needs the same work.
Practical coordination
Access, disruption and associated electrical improvements are discussed as part of planning the job.
Insured
Insured electricians, installing new wiring to the current Wiring Rules (AS/NZS 3000) and NSW requirements.
Certificate and warranty
A Certificate of Compliance for Electrical Work (CCEW) for the new wiring, and a 12-month workmanship warranty.
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Home rewiring questions
Does an older house always need a full rewire?
No. A home’s age alone doesn’t tell you whether every circuit needs replacing. The condition of the cable, the existing protection, any faults and the changes you’re planning decide the work. An assessment may point to a repair, a few circuits or a more extensive replacement.
Signs worth having checked include rubber- or cloth-insulated cable, ceramic fuses, scorch marks, and lights or breakers that flicker or trip without an obvious cause. We explain what we find before recommending a scope.
How much does rewiring a house cost in Sydney?
Rewiring a three-bedroom home has a published Sydney planning range of $9,200–$23,000, including GST. Partial rewiring, occupied homes, difficult access and restoration need individually defined scopes. These are published planning ranges, not Xcel rates. We confirm a written quote for your property and agreed scope before work starts.
Can you rewire part of a home?
Yes, where the existing installation and your plans allow it. A partial rewire might cover a kitchen and bathroom being renovated, an extension, or a set of circuits with faults.
The quote should name the circuits and areas being rewired and any associated work, such as switchboard changes, so you know what is and isn’t included. Parts of the home that aren’t rewired keep their existing wiring, so we tell you about anything we notice there. Our guide to electrical planning for home renovations covers what to decide before the walls are closed.
Will I need to move out?
It depends on the scope, access and how long the power needs to be off. A partial rewire can often be worked around the household, while a full rewire can mean longer power interruptions and work in every room.
Tell us who lives in the home and about any essential equipment, such as fridges or medical devices. We discuss staging and power interruptions when we plan the job, but staging can’t be promised before the work is assessed.
Does the quote include plastering and painting?
Check the quote. Rewiring usually means some openings in walls or ceilings, and making good may be handled by a plasterer, a painter or your builder, depending on the job.
During a renovation, the builder often handles patching and painting after the electrical work. For a rewire in a finished home, ask what the quote includes, such as cutting, patching, cleaning up and painting. Settling this before work starts avoids surprises at the end of the job.
What access should I arrange for the visit?
Keep the work area and switchboard accessible, tell us about parking or locked gates, and arrange entry to any rooms involved. For an apartment or shared building, also check meter-room access, lift bookings and permitted work hours with the building manager. Confirm approval for work affecting common property.
Arrange home rewiring in Five Dock
Tell us about the property and the work you need. We’ll confirm the scope and a written quote.
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