House Rewiring Cost in Edinburgh: 2026 Price Guide
08 Aug 2026
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| Property | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| 1-2 bed tenement flat | £1,950-£3,400 |
| 3-bed house | £3,400-£5,900 |
| 4+ bed house | £5,900-£8,800 upwards |
Edinburgh's older housing - New Town Georgian townhouses and Victorian tenements across Marchmont, Bruntsfield and Newington - typically predates modern wiring regulations by well over a century, often rewired only partially over the decades since.
Why a site visit matters
An electrician genuinely can't give an accurate full-rewire quote without inspecting the property first, given how varied Edinburgh's wiring history tends to be flat to flat and house to house.
Listed properties need extra care
In New Town townhouses, many of which are listed, an electrician may need to route new cabling around protected cornicing, panelling or floorboards - worth discussing with the electrician before work starts, and confirming whether the work itself needs Listed Building Consent alongside the rewire.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does rewiring cost in Edinburgh?
A 1-2 bed tenement flat typically costs £1,950-£3,400, a 3-bed house £3,400-£5,900, and a 4+ bed house £5,900-£8,800 upwards.
Does a listed New Town property need special care for rewiring?
Yes - an electrician may need to route new cabling around protected cornicing, panelling or floorboards, and the work itself may need Listed Building Consent alongside the rewire.
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