Homebuilding & Renovating

HOW TO: Conceal wiring

There can’t be many renovators who have been lucky enough to find all the wiring they need to create their dream home already in the right format, quantity and positioning. In fact, the majority of renovations will require at least a partial rewire, and usually a complete one. Which, of course, means that renovators can expect to need to remove, re-route and replace wiring as part of their project.

While the installation of a new electrical circuit will fall under Part P of the Building Regulations, meaning you will need to use a qualified electrician for the work, there are still jobs you can take on yourself in order to keep costs down — namely the chasing out of the wall and its subsequent filling and finishing once the new wiring

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