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A full rewire involves chasing into walls and lifting floorboards — some disruption is unavoidable. The amount depends on the property and how prepared it is before we arrive. We carry out rewires across East Devon and work as cleanly as possible throughout, clearing up as we go. Clearing furniture and lifting carpets before we start significantly reduces the mess and the time on site. The better prepared the property, the cleaner and faster the job.

A typical three bedroom property across East Devon takes between five and ten days. Larger properties or those with more complex requirements — additional circuits, sub boards or extensive alterations — will naturally take longer. We give you a realistic timeframe before we start — based on the actual job, not an optimistic estimate.

MP Electrical provides a fixed price before any work begins. Rewires are most accurately quoted when the client has a clear plan — which rooms, which circuits, and any additions such as outdoor sockets or new lighting. The more detail you can provide upfront, the more precise the quote.

Yes. MP Electrical has worked in listed, thatched, cob and stone buildings across East Devon for over 20 years. Older properties require a considered approach to protect original fabric and features. We're experienced in working within the constraints of heritage buildings and take the fabric of the property seriously.

Not necessarily. We phase the work so mains power remains available throughout — new circuits are only switched over when they're ready. For any periods where power to specific areas is off we can provide temporary circuits to keep essential things running. We discuss the best approach for your property before work begins.

For a standard domestic consumer unit replacement in Honiton, most jobs take between half a day and a full day depending on the number of circuits and any additional work such as cable extensions. MP Electrical always aims to have your power back on the same day and will keep you updated throughout.

There will be some noise during the early part of the job — drilling and general installation work — but once the board is fitted and cable dressing begins it's relatively quiet. We carry a temporary power supply to keep your router running throughout, so your wifi stays on for the duration.

Every board change is quoted individually — the price depends on the number of circuits, access to the existing board and whether relocation is needed. MP Electrical will assess first and provide a fixed price before any work begins so you know exactly what you're paying. Buying a house in Devon? Read our electrical checks guide →

For the most part there's no chasing into walls or lifting floors during a consumer unit replacement — but every property is different and we can't always guarantee it. If additional work is needed we'll flag it beforehand so there are no surprises on the day.