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House rewire cost in West Midlands
Most homeowners pay £5,200 – £8,650 (mid-range, typical £6,650, including VAT), 2% below the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in West Midlands
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | £5,400 £4,200 – £7,000 | £2,812 | £1,688 |
| Mid-range | £6,650 £5,200 – £8,650 | £3,484 | £2,062 |
| Premium | £8,700 £6,800 – £11,300 | £4,318 | £2,927 |
Why prices in West Midlands are different
Labour makes up about 63% of a mid-range house rewire job, around 72 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in West Midlands cost about 3% 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 2% below the national figure.
West Midlands ranks 7 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 West Midlands?
A mid-range job typically costs £6,650 including VAT, with most homeowners paying between £5,200 and £8,650. A basic job is about £5,400 and a premium one about £8,700.
Is house rewire more expensive in West Midlands than the national average?
West Midlands: 2% below the national average. Labour makes up about 63% of a mid-range house rewire job, around 72 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in West Midlands cost about 3% 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 2% below the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in West Midlands?
About 63% 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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