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How much does it cost to rewire a house in Ireland?

Rewiring is priced on points, access and finish — not on a national tariff. The bands below are from one published 2026 contractor guide, labelled as a guide, not a statutory rate.

Published 17 September 2026 Updated 17 September 2026 About 11 min Ireland · euro
Consumer unit and rewiring work in an Irish home
3-bed guide€11,000–€14,000

ex VAT, one public source

1-bed apartment€5,000–€8,000

same source

LegalSafe Electric

completion cert

Source for the house-size bands: Fuseguard — How much is it to rewire a house in 2026? (1-bed apartment €5,000–€8,000; 2-bed €8,000–€11,000; 3-bed €11,000–€14,000+; 4-bed from €14,000+, excluding VAT). That is one contractor’s published guide, not a Local Trades Ireland survey and not SCSI.

Dublin, Cork, Galway

The guide above is national. Dublin access (period houses, apartments, parking) usually adds time. SCSI 2025/26 rebuild rates are higher in Dublin (€3,130/m² for a 3-bed terrace) than Cork (€2,707) or Galway (€2,760). Use that only as a regional cost signal. SCSI.

What moves the price

Number of sockets and lights; consumer unit; chasing plaster versus surface trunking; occupied house versus empty; kitchen and shower circuits; EV or solar tails; making-good and painting.

Use a Safe Electric Registered Electrical Contractor. Get a completion certificate. See RGI and Safe Electric and CRU.

Find electricians

Electricians in Ireland, then Dublin, Cork or Galway. A city × electrician list is only published when that grid has at least ten businesses.

Frequently asked questions

Is this an official CSO price?

No. It is a contractor-site 2026 guide. Your survey will differ.

Does SEAI pay for a rewire?

A standalone rewire is not a Better Energy Homes measure. Related energy work might be. Check seai.ie.

Must they be Safe Electric?

Yes for works that fall under the scheme. Ask for the registration and the completion certificate.

Why do three quotes differ?

Number of points, chasing vs trunking, kitchen/utility circuits, EV or solar prep, and whether making-good is included.

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