House rewiring New Town Edinburgh

House Rewiring · New Town EH3Rewire & Rewiring
in New Town

Specialist house rewiring for Edinburgh's Georgian New Town. From elegant townhouses on Charlotte Square to period conversions on Dundas Street, we deliver careful, compliant rewires that respect your property's historic character while meeting modern safety standards.

EH3
New Town Postcode
7–10 Days
Typical Full Rewire
BS 7671
Fully Certified
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What's Included

House Rewiring for New Town Properties

Specialist rewiring for Edinburgh's Georgian New Town — preserving period character while delivering modern safety and functionality.

Full House Rewires New Town
Partial Rewires EH3
Georgian Townhouse Rewiring
Listed Building Rewires
Basement Flat Rewiring
Rewire After EICR Fails
Consumer Unit Replacement
Remedial Rewiring Work
Pre-Sale Rewires New Town
Period Feature Preservation
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Georgian Property Specialists
New Town townhouses have thick stone walls, ornate plasterwork and original timber floors. We route cables with minimal disruption to period features and use discrete access routes.
Listed Building Experience
Many New Town properties are Category A or B listed. We understand the consent requirements and work methods needed to rewire listed buildings legally and sensitively.
18th Edition Compliant
All New Town rewiring fully complies with BS 7671:2018. Your EIC is issued same-day — valid for insurers, mortgage lenders and Edinburgh solicitors.
Minimal Disruption Guaranteed
We work room by room, protecting original floors, cornices and fireplaces throughout. Dust sheets, careful chasing and daily clean-up are standard on every New Town rewire.
Transparent New Town Pricing
Rewiring a Georgian townhouse is complex. We provide a detailed, fixed written quote before starting — no surprises, even when we uncover unexpected wiring behind original plaster.
How It Works

Simple, Stress-Free
Process

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

1

Heritage Survey

We survey your New Town property, photographing original features and planning cable routes that avoid decorative plasterwork and historic timber.

2

Plan & Quote

We provide a detailed fixed-price quote and phased schedule that respects your home and any listed building considerations.

3

Careful Rewiring

Our team works room by room, using discrete cable routes behind skirting boards and within floor voids to preserve your property's character.

4

Test & Certify

All circuits are tested to 18th Edition standards. Your certificate is issued same-day and your Georgian townhouse is safely modernised.

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.

If your New Town property is listed (Category A, B or C), any work that affects the fabric of the building may require listed building consent from Edinburgh City Council. Internal rewiring usually doesn't require consent if cables are run within voids and don't damage visible historic fabric — but we always advise checking with the council before starting work on listed properties.

A typical 4–5 bedroom New Town townhouse takes 7–10 working days. The thick stone walls, multiple floors and need to preserve original features add complexity compared to modern properties. Basement flats in the New Town can take 5–7 days. We'll give you an accurate estimate after the initial survey.

Yes — preserving original cornices, ceiling roses and decorative plasterwork is a priority on every New Town rewire. We route cables behind skirting boards, through floor voids and within wall cavities rather than chasing through decorative surfaces. Where access is limited, we use minimal-impact techniques approved for historic properties.

New Town properties often have wiring from multiple eras — original 1930s–50s cloth-covered cables, 1970s partial updates and modern additions. We frequently find inadequate earthing, overloaded circuits serving too many rooms and consumer units hidden in basement cupboards. An EICR inspection reveals the full picture before we quote.

For full townhouse rewires we recommend staying elsewhere if possible, as power will be off during working hours across multiple floors. For basement flats or partial rewires, many clients remain in the property. We'll advise honestly based on the scope and your specific New Town property.

Yes — we can install modern recessed LED downlights, pendant fittings and smart lighting controls while preserving original ceiling roses and cornices. We use specialist mounting techniques and discrete cable routing to achieve modern functionality without compromising historic character.

You'll receive an Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) covering the full rewire scope. 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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