House rewiring Old Town Edinburgh

House Rewiring · Old Town EH1Rewire & Rewiring
in Old Town

Expert house rewiring for Edinburgh's historic Old Town. From tenements off the Royal Mile to properties near Edinburgh Castle, we deliver careful rewires that respect conservation area requirements and the unique challenges of EH1's oldest buildings.

EH1
Old Town Postcode
7–10 Days
Typical Full Rewire
BS 7671
Fully Certified
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What's Included

House Rewiring for Old Town Properties

Specialist rewiring for Edinburgh's historic Old Town — meeting modern safety standards while respecting the character of EH1's oldest buildings.

Full House Rewires Old Town
Partial Rewires EH1
Historic Tenement Rewiring
Conservation Area Rewires
Steep Stair Access Rewires
Rewire After EICR Fails
Consumer Unit Replacement
Remedial Rewiring Work
Pre-Sale Rewires Old Town
Tourist Rental Rewires
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Old Town & Conservation Specialists
Old Town properties sit within Edinburgh's most important conservation area. We understand the access challenges, steep common stairs and the need to work sensitively in historic tenements.
Steep Access? No Problem
Many Old Town tenements have narrow, steep common stairs with no lift access. Our team is experienced in carrying materials and equipment up multiple flights — it's standard practice for EH1 properties.
18th Edition Compliant
All Old Town rewiring fully complies with BS 7671:2018. Your EIC is issued same-day and meets the standards required by Edinburgh conservation officers and mortgage lenders.
Minimal Disruption
We work floor by floor where possible, restoring power each evening. For tourist rental properties in the Old Town, we can schedule around bookings to minimise void periods.
Fixed EH1 Prices
We provide a detailed fixed quote before starting your Old Town rewire. The price includes all labour, materials, certification and the additional access time EH1 properties require.
How It Works

Simple, Stress-Free
Process

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

1

Access & Survey

We survey your Old Town property, assess stair access, existing wiring and plan cable routes that work with thick stone walls and timber lath ceilings.

2

Plan & Quote

We provide a detailed fixed-price quote factoring in access time, conservation considerations and your property's specific layout.

3

Rewiring

Our team routes cables through your Old Town property, working with stone wall construction and installing a modern consumer unit for safe, compliant power.

4

Test & Certify

Every circuit is tested to current standards. Your certificate is issued same-day and your historic property 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.

Most internal rewiring in the Old Town doesn't require planning permission, but if your property is listed or within a conservation area, you should check with Edinburgh City Council before work begins. We can advise on whether your specific EH1 property requires any consents and help with the paperwork if needed.

Steep, narrow common stairs are standard in Old Town tenements. We carry materials and equipment up by hand and use compact tools where space is tight. We're experienced in working within these constraints and always protect communal stair surfaces while working.

A typical 2–3 bedroom Old Town tenement takes 5–8 working days. The thick stone walls, timber lath ceilings and need to work around existing fixtures add time compared to modern properties. Larger Old Town flats or those with multiple floors may take longer.

Old Town tenements often have the oldest wiring in Edinburgh — cloth-covered cables from the 1940s–50s, inadequate earthing, overloaded circuits and consumer units tucked into inaccessible cupboards. Many EH1 properties have never had a full rewire. An EICR inspection reveals the full extent before we start.

Yes — we regularly rewire Old Town properties used as Airbnb and short-term rentals. We understand the need to minimise void periods and can schedule work between bookings. We also ensure all work meets the electrical safety requirements for holiday let insurance.

Some redecoration is typically needed after a full rewire, particularly where cables are chased into stone walls or timber lath ceilings. We fill all chases neatly and keep dust to a minimum, but older properties with traditional finishes may require more extensive redecoration than modern homes.

You'll 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, property sales and Edinburgh City Council requirements.

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