1300 635 294

Call for a quote

House Rewiring in Melbourne

Original wiring, crumbling insulation, or a board full of ceramic fuses? We rewire older homes across Melbourne with minimal mess, full or partial.
5.0 rated on Google

$50 OFF

your first service

Request a quote for House Rewiring

OR

Fill in the form and we'll reply shortly.

Our 5% Price Guarantee​

We want you to get the best value. If you’ve already been quoted for the same work by a licensed contractor, we’ll beat it by 5%.

Lifetime workmanship guarantee

Upfront pricing, no hidden fees

Emergency electrician available

Old wiring made safe and reliable

If your home still has its original wiring, house rewiring in Melbourne is one of the most important safety upgrades you can make. Wiring does not last forever, and older homes often have rubber, cloth or early plastic insulation that has gone brittle, along with circuits that were never built for how much we plug in today. A rewire replaces that ageing wiring with safe, modern cabling and brings the whole electrical system up to current standards.

We handle full rewires and partial rewires, depending on what your home actually needs. Not every house needs everything redone, so we assess the existing wiring honestly and recommend the right scope rather than the biggest job. A rewire is also the perfect time to add power points where you need them, update lighting, and replace an old fuse board with a modern switchboard fitted with safety switches.

We know a rewire sounds disruptive, so we plan it to keep mess and downtime to a minimum. We work room by room where possible, fish cabling through walls and ceilings carefully, and keep patching neat so there is as little making-good as possible. We talk you through the stages, keep your power on where we can, and clean up as we go.

A rewire almost always includes the board, so see Switchboard & Safety Upgrades, and if you want it checked first see Electrical Safety Inspections. We are licensed and insured, rated 5.0 on Google across 600+ reviews, and every job is backed by our lifetime workmanship guarantee.

Melbourne Electrician Cabling
Based on 709 reviews
Job organised on the spot and carried out the same day.
Absolutely amazing service A+++++
Great service, very polite and professional and very helpful. Would recommend.
Update: had to get some more electrical work done at my house, this time MelWide sent Vy - another legend - polite, kind, clean, efficient, can’t speak highly enough about this company and their employees, thank you ☺️
____________________________________________
Everyone needs an Albert in their life! I reached out to MelWide for an electrical quote to change some things in my house, the quote was reasonable and their reviews were good so I proceeded. Albert arrived on time and quickly ascertained what the problems were. He explained everything to me in layman’s terms and gave me various options on how to fix them. The job ended up being too much to do in one day (as I kept adding stuff) so the team accommodated the next day and time that I preferred and Albert came back to finish the job. I cannot speak highly enough of him - you can see he takes pride in his work and strives to ensure he delivers the highest quality of work for the least expense to the customer - a rarity in today’s trades from my experiences. I am thrilled with the final result, and relieved that my house is now safer. Moving forward, I will only use MelWide for my electrical needs and will always be requesting Albert to complete the work. Great company to deal with all round, well done and thank you.
We had Zach come look at an issue with our fuse, he was on time, very professional and friendly. He explained everything clearly so we understood.
I had a very positive experience with Melbourne Wide Electricial & Plumbing. They arrived on time and did a wonderful job replacing my light in the garage. Would highly recommend them.
Replaced smoke alarm. Residential.

Easy to work with. Prompt to quote, and prompt to schedule. On time arrival friendly and efficient. Good communication. 🥇
Photo from customer review
Melbourne Electrician Equipment

Minimal mess, brought up to standard

Your walls and ceilings should survive the rewire. We plan the work to be as tidy and low-impact as possible, fishing new cabling through existing cavities rather than tearing them open wherever we can. As we rewire, we bring everything up to current standards, including proper earthing, safety switch protection and a modern switchboard. We add or relocate points and lighting while the walls are accessible, so you get the most out of the job. Every circuit is tested and, where required, we issue the relevant safety documentation, so you know the whole system is safe and compliant.

The right scope, full or partial

A rewire is a big investment, so we make sure you only pay for what your home genuinely needs. We inspect the existing wiring, check its age and condition, and work out whether a full rewire is warranted or whether a partial rewire of the worst circuits will do the job. We explain what we find in plain language, with no scare tactics, so you can make an informed decision. Where a staged approach makes sense, we can plan the work over time to spread the cost without leaving anything unsafe in the meantime.

House rewiring by a Melbourne electrician

Book a house rewiring quote today

We’re nearby and ready to help. Same-day service available in most suburbs.

Why choose Melbourne Wide Electrical

We show up on time

No one likes waiting around for a tradie. When you book with us, we respect your schedule. We’ll even let you know when we're on the way.

Honest advice, no pressure

We don’t believe in pressure sales tactics. We’ll explain what’s going on in plain English and only recommend what’s genuinely needed.

Fully equipped vans

We bring the right tools and parts to get your plumbing sorted in one visit, whenever possible. That means faster fixes and less disruption for you.

We respect your home

No one likes a tradie who leaves a mess behind. From the moment we walk in, we treat your home like it’s our own. We always clean-up after ourselves when we’re done.

Local, licensed & fully insured

We’re not a faceless franchise — we’re Melbourne locals. All our plumbers are fully licensed, insured, and trained to handle anything from emergencies to service and installations.

Transparent pricing, no call-out fees

We believe in fair, upfront pricing. That means No call-out fees, Clear quote before we start and zero surprises on your invoice.

House rewiring across Melbourne's north

Suspect the wiring at your place is past it? We rewire homes across Melbourne, with a lot of our work in the older northern suburbs such as Preston, Reservoir, Coburg and Northcote where original wiring is common. The period and post-war homes through the inner north are exactly the ones that often still have ageing wiring well past its use-by date. We assess each home on its merits and recommend the right scope, then carry it out with as little disruption as possible. Renovating is the ideal time to rewire, and we are happy to work in with your builder. You can also browse all our electrical services. Don’t see your suburb on the list? Give us a call, the chances are we’re nearby.

Areas we service include:

1300 635 294

Call us now

Why book with us?

Lifetime workmanship guarantee

No-obligation quote

$0 Call-Out Fee

Request a quote

OR

Fill in the form and we'll reply shortly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Size of the home, full or partial scope, and how accessible the wiring is are the main factors, plus whether the switchboard is replaced at the same time. We always inspect first, then give you a fixed quote for the recommended scope, with no hidden fees. Call 1300 635 294 to arrange an assessment.
Warning signs include frequent tripping, flickering lights, warm or discoloured switches and points, a burning smell, fabric or rubber-insulated wiring, and a fuse board with no safety switches. If your home has its original wiring and is decades old, it is worth having it checked. We can inspect it and tell you honestly where it stands.
Not always a full rewire. Sometimes only the oldest or most-used circuits need replacing, while the rest are sound. We assess the existing wiring and recommend the right scope for your home, rather than the biggest job. Where it helps, we can stage the work over time.
It depends on the size of the home and whether it is a full or partial rewire, but most homes take from a few days to a couple of weeks. We give you a clear timeline after assessing the property and plan the stages to keep disruption down.
Usually not. We plan the work room by room and keep power on where we can, so most people stay in the home throughout. For larger full rewires there may be short periods without power in certain areas, which we plan around you in advance.

House Rewiring | Melbourne Wide Electrical

Old wiring in your home? Licensed electricians rewiring older Melbourne homes, full or partial, with minimal mess. Honest scope advice. Call 1300 635 294.

More Services