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House rewire cost in North East
Most homeowners pay £5,150 – £8,600 (mid-range, typical £6,600, including VAT), 3% below the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in North East
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | £5,350 £4,150 – £6,950 | £2,772 | £1,688 |
| Mid-range | £6,600 £5,150 – £8,600 | £3,434 | £2,062 |
| Premium | £8,600 £6,700 – £11,200 | £4,257 | £2,927 |
Why prices in North East are different
Labour makes up about 62% of a mid-range house rewire job, around 72 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in North East cost about 5% less than the national average (official wage data: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, tables 14 and 15), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 3% below the national figure.
North East ranks 9 of 11 UK regions for this job, from most to least expensive.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does house rewire cost in North East?
A mid-range job typically costs £6,600 including VAT, with most homeowners paying between £5,150 and £8,600. A basic job is about £5,350 and a premium one about £8,600.
Is house rewire more expensive in North East than the national average?
North East: 3% below the national average. Labour makes up about 62% of a mid-range house rewire job, around 72 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in North East cost about 5% less than the national average (official wage data: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, tables 14 and 15), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 3% below the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in North East?
About 62% at the mid-range level, around 72 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between regions.
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