Old wiring.
New standards.
Edinburgh is a city of beautiful, characterful properties — but many of them carry electrical installations that are decades old. Rubber-insulated wiring, round-pin sockets, old-style fuse boards with rewirable fuses, and installations that predate modern safety standards are more common across the city and the Lothians than you might expect. A full or partial rewire is the correct solution, and it's a job that demands experience, planning and a methodical approach.
Blackline Electrical carries out full and partial electrical rewires for domestic and commercial properties across Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian. We understand that a rewire is a significant undertaking, and we work hard to make the process as smooth and minimally disruptive as possible — liaising clearly with you at every stage about what to expect and when.
A full rewire involves replacing all of the fixed wiring in a property, from the consumer unit and main cables through to every individual circuit, socket position and light fitting. A partial rewire addresses specific circuits or areas that need updating — perhaps as part of a renovation, an extension, or where an EICR has identified remedial work that needs to be done.
We work alongside builders, architects and project managers on renovation and new-build projects across Edinburgh, and are experienced at working within build programmes and to tight timescales. We carry out both first fix (cables installed before plastering) and second fix (fittings installed after plastering) stages with equal care and precision.
Full property rewires for homes and commercial premises
Period property rewiring with care for original features
Partial rewires and circuit-specific upgrades
Pre-rewire survey and detailed written quotation
Consumer unit replacement as part of rewire works
Liaison with builders, architects and other trades
First fix and second fix to suit build programmes
Electrical Installation Certificate on completion
Extension and new-room wiring
Why choose Blackline?
01
Experienced in Edinburgh Homes
We've rewired all types of Edinburgh property — Georgian flats, Victorian terraces, tenements, bungalows and modern houses across every Lothians postcode. We understand the unique challenges that come with older Scottish properties, including solid walls, inaccessible voids and original period features that need to be preserved.
02
Clear Communication Throughout
We know that having a rewire done can feel daunting. We explain clearly what's involved before we start, keep you informed of progress throughout, and flag up anything unexpected immediately. You'll never be left wondering what's happening in your own home.
03
Minimal Disruption
We plan rewires carefully to minimise disruption to your daily life. We work systematically, room by room, and tidy as we go. Where possible, we use techniques that reduce the amount of chasing into walls required — keeping reinstatement work to a minimum.
04
Fully Certified and Compliant
Every rewire we complete is tested to current BS 7671 standards and fully certified. The Electrical Installation Certificate you receive is a legally important document. We never cut corners on testing and certification — it protects both you and us.
05
Project and Trade Experience
We regularly work as part of larger renovation and new-build projects alongside builders, joiners and other tradespeople across Edinburgh and the Lothians. We're reliable, punctual and easy to work with — which is why contractors keep coming back to us.
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Prestigious Project Pedigree
Our experience on high-specification projects including the Royal Scotsman means we're accustomed to working to the highest standards in demanding environments. That discipline and attention to detail is something we carry into every rewire we undertake.
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