Thinking about rewiring your home but worried about the mess, disruption, or safety? You’re not alone. One of the most frequent questions we get is:

“Can I live in my house while it’s being rewired?”
Short answer: Yes—you can.
Long answer: It takes careful planning, communication, and a good electrician.

At Lumiel, we’ve helped dozens of families in South West London stay comfortable during rewiring projects. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to make it work—safely and smoothly.

🔌 Why Would You Need a Full Rewire?

If your property is:

• Over 30 years old
• Failing an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)
• Showing signs like flickering lights, burning smells, tripping breakers, or old-style fuse boards
  Then a full or partial rewire may be needed to bring your home up to modern standards.

✅ Can You Live There While It Happens?

Yes, but with conditions.
Rewiring is invasive. It involves:

• Lifting floorboards
• Chasing walls
• Disconnecting power intermittently
• Dust, drilling, and movement

But with good planning, you can live in your home while it’s rewired one section at a time.

🧭 Step-by-Step Guide: How to Rewire While Living In Your Home

Step 1: Choose the Right Electrician

Make sure your electrician:

• Is NICEIC-registered
• Offers a phased rewiring plan
• Communicates clearly before and during the job
• Provides dust protection, site clean-up, and testing throughout

At Lumiel, we specialise in rewires for occupied homes and work closely with families to reduce the hassle.

Step 2: Plan Your Living Zones

Your home will be rewired in stages. That means:

• We’ll isolate one area (like a bedroom or living room)
• Complete the work in that section
• Restore power before moving on

🛏 Tip: Move into one part of the house and set up a “liveable zone” with essential furniture, bedding, and kitchen gear.

Step 3: Prepare for Power Cuts

You’ll likely be without electricity in parts of the home during working hours, especially in the room being rewired.

• Charge devices in advance
• Use backup lighting or battery packs
• Plan meals that don’t rely on kitchen appliances during disruption

We aim to restore power every evening so you’re never without electricity overnight.

Step 4: Protect Your Belongings

Rewiring involves dust, debris, and drilling. Protect your home by:

• Moving furniture away from work zones
• Covering carpets and electronics
• Using dust sheets (we provide them too)
• Sealing unused rooms to minimise mess

🧼 We also do a clean-up at the end of each day to keep things livable.

Step 5: Stay Informed – Daily Updates Matter

The best way to stay sane during a rewire? Know what’s happening.
We provide:

• Daily progress updates
• Clear timelines for which rooms are next
• A final check with full testing and certification

🚫 When Living In Isn’t Ideal

In some cases, we may recommend moving out, such as:

• If you’re rewiring the entire property in one go
• If you have young children, pets, or elderly residents who may be sensitive to noise and disruption
• If the property has no safe zone to live in

We’ll always be upfront with our advice—and help you find the most practical, cost-effective solution.

💡 Bonus: Can You Rewire Room by Room?

Yes. We often do partial rewires, especially during:

• Loft conversions
• Kitchen renovations
• Garden room installations
  This lets you upgrade specific areas without touching the rest of the house—perfect for phased projects.

🏡 The Lumiel Difference: Rewiring, Without the Chaos

At Lumiel, we understand how stressful rewiring can sound. That’s why we:

• Offer free consultations and walkthroughs
• Use clean, efficient methods
• Work around your family’s schedule
• Offer same-day power restoration
• Provide certified, guaranteed work with NICEIC approval

📞 Need to rewire but don’t want to move out?
Get in touch with Lumiel for a rewiring plan designed for real life—and real families.

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