Apartment Rewiring in Dublin: Costs, Timeline & What Landlords/Tenants Should Know
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How Much Does Apartment Rewiring Cost in Dublin?
Rewiring a one or two-bedroom apartment in Dublin typically costs between €3,800 and €9,000, depending on the apartment's size, the condition of the existing wiring, and access to walls and floors. Apartments with suspended ceilings or shared risers can affect both price and timeline.
Work often needs to be coordinated with a management company
Shared risers and common areas may need separate access approval
Fire safety and compartmentation between units must be maintained
Smaller floor space usually means a shorter overall timeline
Neighbouring units may need advance notice of works
Signs an Apartment Needs Rewiring
Frequent circuit trips with no obvious cause
Old rubber or fabric-insulated cabling still in place
No RCD protection on the consumer unit
Buzzing sockets or a burning smell
An outdated or undersized consumer unit
A mortgage, insurance, or letting requirement for updated wiring
Partial vs Full Apartment Rewiring: Which Do You Need?
Not every apartment needs a complete rewire. In many cases, only specific circuits or rooms are causing problems, and a partial rewire can resolve the issue at a lower cost.
Partial rewiring – targets specific faulty circuits, sockets, or a single room, with less disruption
Full rewiring – replaces all wiring and the consumer unit, suited to apartments with widespread old cabling
An electrician can usually tell you which approach is appropriate after a short inspection, rather than assuming a full rewire is always necessary.
What Does Apartment Rewiring Involve?
An initial survey of the existing wiring and consumer unit
Agreeing access with the management company or neighbouring units where needed
First fix – running new cabling through walls and floors
Second fix – fitting sockets, switches, and the new consumer unit
Testing and certification of the completed installation
How Long Does Apartment Rewiring Take?
A typical one or two-bedroom apartment rewire takes around 3–5 working days for a full rewire, though a partial rewire targeting specific circuits or rooms can often be completed faster.
Larger apartments, or those with limited access to walls and floors due to finished ceilings, can take slightly longer. Coordinating access with a management company for shared risers can also add a day or two to the overall schedule, so it's worth factoring this in when planning around moving dates or tenancy changeovers.
Getting a Rewiring Survey Before You Commit
If you're not sure whether your apartment needs a full or partial rewire, book a survey with Stillorgan Electrical Services before agreeing a scope of work with your management company or landlord.
What Should Landlords Know Before Rewiring a Rental Apartment?
Landlords are required to keep a rental property's electrics safe and in good working order, and this is a factor the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) considers as part of a landlord's obligations under tenancy law. If a rewire is being carried out on an occupied property, tenants should be given appropriate notice, and outdated wiring identified during an Electrical Safety Certificate check is often the trigger for scheduling the work.
This service is available across Dublin, including Stillorgan, Dun Laoghaire, Blackrock, Foxrock, Dundrum, Dalkey, and the wider South Dublin area, as well as Dublin City Centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need permission from my management company to rewire?
If the work involves shared risers, common areas, or structural elements, yes — it's best to notify or get sign-off from the management company before work begins.
Can rewiring be done while I'm still living in the apartment?
In many cases, yes, particularly with a partial rewire. A full rewire is more disruptive and is sometimes easier to schedule around a change of tenancy.
Is partial rewiring an option for apartments?
Yes. Where only certain circuits or rooms are outdated or faulty, a partial rewire can address the issue without the cost and disruption of a full rewire.
Will rewiring affect my Electrical Safety Certificate as a landlord?
Rewiring outdated or unsafe circuits is often exactly what's needed to bring a property up to standard for certification purposes.
Need an Apartment Rewired in Dublin?
Stillorgan Electrical Services carries out full and partial apartment rewiring across Dublin, working around management company requirements and occupied properties where needed. Get a free rewiring quote.
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Final Thoughts
Apartment rewiring comes with a few extra considerations compared to a house, from shared access to fire safety between units, but the process itself is manageable with the right planning. Getting a clear survey and quote upfront makes it easier to schedule the work with minimal disruption.
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