Advice on pictures in the links

[Honky Tonk]

Looking to buy a house and took some pictures of the electrics. They seem old so I am after some advice on if it needs a rewire. The last 2 pictures are of the additional installation of a downstairs shower room.

Don't know which website allows the adding of photos.

dig - https://ibb.co/kYwBNd
dig - https://ibb.co/mbiK8J
dig - https://ibb.co/iQdahd
dav - https://ibb.co/doHU8J
mde - https://ibb.co/cF7khd

 

[MJPD29]

I think I spot VIR cable going into the board which could mean rewiring, but absolutely impossible to tell what condition cabling is in without a full EICR being carried out. As for the consumer unit itself, it wouldn't do any harm to upgrade it

 

[Honky Tonk]

I am edging towards a rewire prior to moving in as my contents are in storage. It'll be a nightmare having to get it done further down the line.

Any electricians from Liverpool on here?

 

[telectrix]

close. ex-pat scouser in cheshire

 

[freddo]

Nice Prento fusebox, not come across a switched one before.

 

[HappyHippyDad]

The contactum consumer unit is missing a blank which means live exposed copper will be touchable. That is extremely dangerous and needs fixing immediately.

 

[plugsandsparks]

As mentioned the actual wiring could be of several ages as there is evidence of additions/alterations. certainly cleaning up all the additional rcds and mcbs into a single enclosure will smarten the place up. Very wise to consider a rewire whilst not in the property, will be much cheaper and you will get more electricians likely to quote.
cheers

 

[telectrix]

OP,whatever you decide, don't bin that Prento. a member has a museum and may appreciate it.

 

[Honky Tonk]

Ok, a rewire it is. Never done this before so can you please offer advice?

I have added the floor plan.

Ground floor.

Looking to get double sockets in each corner of the living room, dining room and extension room.
Extension room has no pendant light due to flat roof, has three wall lights.
Double socket in hallway.
Kitchen, not sure. Has florescent light and electric oven.
There is a shower room adjoining the kitchen - electric shower, combi boiler is situated there.

Detached garage.

Upstairs

Two double bedrooms double sockets in each corner.
Single room two double sockets.
Bathroom has an electric shower.
Separate toilet.
Double socket on landing.

Loft light.

Porch
Double socket. Internal/external light.

Outside
Electric point for rear garden

Replace all pendant lights in rooms/hallway/landing.

Use brushed chrome sockets and light switches

 

[Midwest]

Consider smoke alarms and fans for bathroom etc

 

[Taylortwocities]

a rewire it is. Never done this before so can you please offer advice?

Is it your plan to do this yourself?

 

[Spoon]

Is it your plan to do this yourself?

If you look at his last sentence in post #3, on the face of it, it looks like he's after someone to do the work..
Maybe the OP can just confirm this though....

 

[SparkyChick]

Whilst you're at it, I would add a power outlet in the loft, saves running an extension if you ever need to do anything up there and the additional cost is minimal in the grand scheme of things.

 

[Taylortwocities]

can you please offer advice?

Don't forget wiring associated with boiler/heating/hot water.
Get new TV feeds where you want them and avoid the dreaded Sky man with his indiscriminate drilling.
Put phone points where you want. Consider running Ethernet cable from router to TVs, office, etc.

 

[DPG]

Make sure they fit a consumer unit with spare ways in it. For car charging socket, etc.

 

[SparkyChick]

I might also be inclined to ditch the electric showers and have mixers installed.

 

[DPG]

I'd have one electric and one combi fed shower. Then if boiler fails you won't smell.

 

[Spoon]

Consider running Ethernet cable from router to TVs, office, etc.

Definitely think about this.... Saves messing around later on then the kids want a console in their bedroom or other things...

 

[telectrix]

OP, whereabouts in God's fair city are you. I cover the south of Liverpool and the outlying areas. be happy to give you a quote.

 

[Midwest]

And an FCU near the stairs, for the Stannah stair lift