Gomersal is a town in Kirklees, West Yorkshire south of Bradford and North of Heckmondwike. The town is Historic with many listed buildings that date back many hundreds of years. As the local electrician in Gomersal we are more than familiar with the nuances and issues that can occur in older wiring systems.

Rewiring homes in Gomersal

With older buildings often come old wiring systems that may not have been upgraded for several decades. This in itself is not necessarily a problem but as wiring ages, degradation of the cable insulation occurs and can create short circuits and insulation faults.

Certain factors can accelerate the aging of electrical wiring such as damp conditions, high powered appliance use, the original cable and installation quality and the number of short circuit faults that have occurred to the wiring over time.

How often should homes be rewired?

Privately owned domestic properties would benefit from a rewire from about 30 years of age. Modern copper electrical cabling can last up to 60 or 70 years with minimal use and electrical loading. It is imperative that the wiring is checked every ten years by a professional electrician to ensure that the cabling is in good condition and that no electrical faults exist. Without regular checks and maintenance, wiring can fall into disrepair meaning a rewire occurs sooner than would otherwise be needed.

If you have aging electrics in Gomersal, get in touch with us to arrange an inspection for your peace of mind.