Introduction
Your home’s wiring works hard every day, but it doesn’t last forever. Knowing the warning signs of unsafe wiring helps you act before a small fault becomes a dangerous — and expensive — problem.
Your Wiring Is Over 25 Years Old
Most domestic wiring lasts 25–30 years. Older rubber, lead or fabric-insulated cabling degrades and becomes a fire and shock risk. If your home hasn’t been rewired in decades, it’s worth a check.
- Safer wiring and full peace of mind
- Lower risk of faults and fire
- Compliance with current regulations
- Better reliability for years to come
Old Fuse Box & Not Enough Sockets
A fuse board with rewireable fuses (rather than modern RCDs), plus reliance on extension leads, are strong signs your installation is no longer fit for modern demand.
Scorching, Buzzing or Frequent Tripping
Burning smells, warm or discoloured sockets, buzzing switches and breakers that trip regularly all point to wiring that needs urgent attention — and often a partial or full rewire.
When to Call London Sparky
If you spot any of these signs, book a qualified electrician. London Sparky offers free, no-obligation quotes across Ruislip and Greater London.
