I'm having a full rewire, and would like to know what preparations i need to do apart from lifting carpets.

Question

I'm having a full rewire, and would like to know what preparations i need to do apart from lifting carpets.

Answer 1

move out till it is finished. Ex Electrician

Answer 2

we had it done last year and just covered tv and things and when they had done we had to have suite cleaned so cover everything

Answer 3

This is the time to think about changes.

Are all your sockets in the best place?

Do you need more sockets?

Are your sockets at the best height?

Would dimmer switches be helpful in some rooms?

Answer 4

talk to your spark. he'll tell you how much mess they'll be and what belongings of yours are in there way. if you are using a good spark it should be stress free

Answer 5

This is the perfect time to think about new service where you did not have any previously. i.e. outlets in the soffits for Christmas lights an extra light in a closet, under cabinet lighting in the kitchen, etc.

Answer 6

stock up on tea,coffee,milk an biscuits.

Answer 7

cover everything you have, I had it done and I hadn't covered as much as I should, and stuff got ruined, so If you can put it in a cupboard then do it. I hope it goes well for you x

Answer 8

Put everything you can into storage elsewhere. Particularly books, toys, pictures, decorative objects, spare clothes.

You can bring it back when the dust has settled. The filth will be unbelievable.