My shower broke some time ago and I have been advised that my house needs re-wiring before it can be done. I don't have the money to do it. Is it possible I was told this so the contractor can make money out of me. I have not had a second opinon and am desperate for a shower as bath's take too long to run and I don't feel refreshed in the morning afterwards. They are okay if you want to relax though.
2007-04-15 23:36:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Your house may well need rewired, but it should still be possible to safely install an electric shower on its own circuit without carrying out a complete rewire at the same time. Try another contractor.
2007-04-16 01:26:32 · answer #1 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Re-wiring needs done every 15 to 20 years approx., it is expensive and disruptive but well reduces the risk of a fire in your home. Get a second opinion, this might help you reduce the price if the plumbers are work hungry.
Your shower can be replaced without re-wiring but plumber might not want to be associated with the risk of using old wiring, feel free to e-mail me for more info
2007-04-16 06:45:41 · answer #2 · answered by northcarrlight 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No need to rewire the House. Only if you have mice in the house that may cause the wire to open up. It will cost you more money to get a second opinion and if you do, find a Congi plumber. Most time Congi are better but much more money.
2007-04-16 07:18:55 · answer #3 · answered by kelly c 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No way do you need to rewire your house for plumbing love, it is a scam.
Beeing in the trade for a few years now I would never consider this before fixing a shower, I would go else where
2007-04-16 06:46:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why were you told your house needs re-wired? Does the wiring run next to the plumbing? And why do you need the whole house done and not just the bathroom? I think a second opinion wouldn't hurt anything.
2007-04-16 06:44:31 · answer #5 · answered by jingles 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I dont about the wiring in your house , but all showers have to have their own electricity supply !!
2007-04-16 06:43:52 · answer #6 · answered by nicemanvery 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋