A kitchen rewire is one of the most common electrical jobs we carry out in Edinburgh. Whether you are renovating a Leith tenement kitchen, extending a Morningside semi or fitting out a New Town flat, the electrical installation must support modern appliance loads, comply with Part P and be signed off with an Electrical Installation Certificate.
Kitchen Rewire Costs in Edinburgh (2026)
Kitchen rewire costs depend on size, number of appliances, whether it is a new kitchen or a replacement, and your property type. Edinburgh tenements with solid stone walls and shared supplies add complexity compared to modern plasterboard builds.
| Kitchen Type | Typical Cost | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Small galley kitchen (re-wire only) | £1,200 – £2,000 | 2–3 days |
| Medium kitchen with island | £2,000 – £3,200 | 3–4 days |
| Large kitchen/diner extension | £3,200 – £5,000 | 4–6 days |
| Kitchen + utility room | £3,500 – £5,500 | 5–7 days |
| High-end kitchen (induction, 2 ovens, wine cooler) | £4,000 – £7,000 | 5–8 days |
Prices include labour, materials, new sockets, switches, appliance connections, under-cabinet lighting circuits and certification. Consumer unit upgrades, plastering and decoration are quoted separately.
What Is Included in a Kitchen Rewire?
Ring final circuit
New 32A ring main for general socket outlets around the kitchen perimeter
Cooker circuit
Dedicated 32A or 45A circuit for electric oven and hob (induction requires 32–45A)
Appliance circuits
Individual fused connection units for dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge/freezer
Island electrics
Socket outlets and possibly induction hob supply routed through the floor to a kitchen island
Under-cabinet lighting
Low-voltage LED driver and wiring for under-wall-unit task lighting
Extractor fan
Isolated switch and fused connection for cooker hood extractor fan
USB sockets
Modern socket outlets with integrated USB-C charging ports
Smart switches
Optional smart lighting controls and dimmer circuits
Edinburgh-Specific Kitchen Wiring Challenges
- Tenement stone walls — cables must be chased into solid stone or routed through ceiling voids, which is labour-intensive
- Shared supplies — some Edinburgh tenements have shared lighting or power supplies between flats, requiring coordination with neighbours
- Limited floor voids — suspended timber floors in older Edinburgh properties may have limited depth for cables
- Conservation restrictions — New Town and Old Town properties may require Listed Building Consent for surface wiring or chasing
- Parking and access — central Edinburgh properties often have restricted parking, adding to contractor logistics
Induction Hob Wiring Requirements
Induction hobs are increasingly popular in Edinburgh kitchen renovations but require significantly more power than traditional ceramic or gas hobs:
Your existing consumer unit must have capacity for the new circuits. If not, a consumer unit upgrade may be required alongside the kitchen rewire.
Kitchen Island Electrics
Kitchen islands with sockets or hobs need cables routed through the floor. In Edinburgh tenements with solid stone floors or concrete slabs, this requires:
- Floor chasing or core drilling through stone/concrete (time-intensive)
- Telescopic floor boxes with moisture-proof gaskets
- RCD protection on all island socket circuits (mandatory)
- Adequate ventilation if island houses a hob with downdraft extractor
Island electrics typically add £400–£900 to the kitchen rewire cost, depending on floor construction and distance from the consumer unit.
Get a Kitchen Rewire Quote in Edinburgh
We carry out kitchen rewires across Edinburgh — from Leith tenements to Morningside semis. Fixed-price quotes, full certification and minimal disruption.