House rewiring Marchmont Edinburgh EH9

House Rewiring · Marchmont EH9Rewire & Rewiring
in Marchmont

Expert house rewiring for Marchmont and the EH9 area. From beautiful Edinburgh tenement flats on Marchmont Road to Victorian villas and student accommodation near The Meadows, we deliver compliant rewires across this sought-after south Edinburgh neighbourhood.

EH9
Marchmont Postcode
5–7 Days
Typical Full Rewire
BS 7671
Fully Certified
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What's Included

House Rewiring for Marchmont Properties

Covering every Marchmont property type — sandstone tenements on Marchmont Road, Victorian villas and student HMOs near The Meadows — with full certification and minimal disruption.

Full House Rewires Marchmont
Partial Rewires EH9
Tenement Flat Rewiring
Victorian Villa Rewires
HMO Property Rewires
Rewire After EICR Fails
Consumer Unit Replacement
Remedial Rewiring Work
Pre-Sale Rewires Marchmont
Student Let Rewiring
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Marchmont Tenement Specialists
Marchmont is renowned for its sandstone tenements with original features. Rewiring these properties requires expertise in preserving cornicing, fireplaces and plasterwork while installing modern cabling through shared walls and lath-and-plaster ceilings.
Student & HMO Let Experience
Marchmont has one of Edinburghs highest concentrations of student housing. We carry out full HMO rewires with fire-rated cabling, adequate socket provision, hardwired smoke alarm circuits and all documentation for Edinburgh City Council licensing.
18th Edition Compliant
All Marchmont rewiring fully complies with BS 7671:2018. Your EIC is issued same-day — accepted by Edinburgh City Council, mortgage lenders and insurers across Edinburgh.
Same-Day Certification
Your Electrical Installation Certificate is issued on completion — legally valid for insurance, property sales and Edinburgh landlord licensing requirements.
Fixed Marchmont Prices
We quote a fixed price before starting based on your Marchmont property type. No hidden extras — the price you agree is the price you pay.
How It Works

Simple, Stress-Free
Process

From your first contact to job completion, we keep things simple and transparent at every step.

1

Survey

We survey your Marchmont property, assess the existing wiring and identify any shared supplies or tenement-specific access issues.

2

Plan & Quote

We provide a detailed fixed-price quote and agree a schedule that works around your household and any tenant arrangements.

3

Rewiring

Our team routes new cables through your Marchmont property, installs back boxes and fits a modern consumer unit — working section by section.

4

Test & Certify

Every circuit is tested to 18th Edition standards. Your certificate is issued the same day and your supply is fully restored.

Testimonials

What Our Customers
Say About Us

4 months ago

“Fantastic service from Innes. Hired to fit a new extractor fan in the bathroom. He walked me through the options available and what he would recommend. On the install day he arrived on time and did a very professional install in the loft.”

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Ryan Andrews
2 months ago

“Innes was called out to do an urgent job on an extractor fan in the bathroom. He did a very professional job and outlined various options. Also, have never had such a detailed invoice. We will definitely use Innes again and would highly recommend Spotlight Electrical Services to anyone looking for an excellent electrician.”

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Lorna Rutherford
3 months ago

“Innes provided an exemplary service fitting outside lighting, additional power sockets and upgrading our over sensitive smoke alarms. Communication is excellent, he is polite and thoughtful about his impact on the household, including the dogs! We would definitely recommend Spotlight Electrical Services highly.”

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Gail Goldstone
2 months ago

“I needed a new cooker installed between Christmas and New Year. It's a five minute job but no electrician was willing to do it. Innes helped me out, did a good job and he's a nice guy.”

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Chris Morvan
4 months ago

“Innes installed an EV charging point at our home and did a fantastic job. It was a tricky installation, but he handled it brilliantly — the work was completed to a very high standard, and he was professional, efficient, and great to deal with throughout. Highly recommend!”

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Alistair Hamilton
3 months ago

“Innes at Spotlight Electrical Services responded promptly with a competitive quote for my enquiry to replace 8 lights. Innes offered a short lead time for carrying out the work and he arrived when he said he would. Lines of communication were always open and clear.”

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Forbes
3 months ago

“First contact to last, my experience of working with Innes and Spotlight Electrical Services was excellent. Quality of work done, cleanliness, timeliness, ease of contact and promptness of replies was outstanding. A five star review, well earned!”

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W B
1 month ago

“We were delighted with Spotlight Electrical Services. They rescued us from a screaming smoke alarm and resolved the issue very efficiently. Highly recommended!”

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Catherine Vardi
1 month ago

“Amazing service provided by Innes. Helped me with a range of things I needed sorted — smoke alarms, heat sensor, light fittings and hot water timer.”

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Phil Easton
4 months ago

“We are very happy with Mr Innes who did a fabulous job setting up our EV home charger. Reliable, perfection in his work and efficient. Happy with his service.”

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Devi Pangaj
4 months ago

“Innes provided an exemplary standard of service when replacing and moving the electrical consumer unit (fuse box) and conducting the EICR test. Showed up exactly when agreed, thoughtfully recommended options in initial consultation and the finish was immaculate.”

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Isabella Bocchetti
5 months ago

“I contacted Innes by email and received a very quick response with an estimate for the cost of work along with a confirmed day. He arrived on time, was very efficient and pleasant to deal with, and we are extremely happy with the work that he did for us.”

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FAQs

Common Questions

Can't find your answer? Give us a call on 07940 071963.

Common signs in Marchmont tenements include wiring over 30 years old, rubber or fabric-sheathed cables, round-pin sockets, old rewirable fuses, or a failed EICR. Many EH9 tenements still have original wiring from the 1960s–70s that needs upgrading. We can carry out an EICR to give you a definitive answer.

A standard 2–3 bedroom Marchmont tenement flat typically takes 5–7 working days. The thick lath-and-plaster ceilings and shared walls in EH9 properties add complexity, but we are experienced in working efficiently within these constraints. We will give you an accurate timescale after the initial survey.

Yes — we regularly carry out HMO rewires across Marchmont. HMO properties require fire-rated cabling, adequate socket provision per room, hardwired smoke alarm circuits and emergency lighting where required. We issue all documentation needed for Edinburgh City Council HMO licensing.

Some redecoration is typically needed as cables need to be chased into walls. In Marchmont tenements with thick plaster and lath ceilings, we cut and chase neatly, keep dust to a minimum and fill all chases before we leave. The extent depends on your specific propertys wall construction.

Marchmont Victorian villas often have original wiring from the late 19th or early 20th century that has been partially updated. Common issues include mixed-era wiring, inadequate earthing, overloaded circuits and DIY additions. Some villas also have basement and attic spaces with older cabling that is easily overlooked.

Yes — if part of your Marchmont property has newer compliant wiring, we can often rewire just the affected circuits. We will assess whether a partial rewire is safe and cost-effective or whether a full rewire offers better long-term value.

You will receive an Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) covering the full scope of the rewire. This is self-certified by us as a registered Part P contractor and is fully valid for insurance, mortgage lenders and property transactions across Edinburgh.

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