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House Rewiring & Electrical Installation Risk Assessment — Generated Instantly for £29
Describe the rewiring job — property type, scope of works, occupied or vacant, duration on site. We generate a fully written, UK-compliant risk assessment covering electrical isolation, working at height, dust, manual handling and homeowner safety in minutes.
Used by self-employed electricians and electrical contractors carrying out domestic rewires across the UK
🏠 Rewiring an occupied home over several days? Mention it — we'll include controls for isolating circuits safely each day, protecting residents (including children and pets) from exposed wiring, and securing the property between site visits.
Legal requirements for house rewiring and electrical installation
The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 place a legal duty on anyone carrying out electrical work to prevent danger. Regulation 4 requires that electrical systems are constructed and maintained to prevent danger, and Regulation 14 sets out strict requirements for working on or near systems that have been made dead. A full rewire involves repeated isolation and re-energisation of circuits over several days, which must be managed carefully.
Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (Regulation 3(1)), a suitable and sufficient risk assessment is required before work begins. For a house rewire this means documenting the risks of electric shock, working at height in lofts and stairwells, lifting and replacing floorboards, dust from chasing walls, and the presence of occupants — including children, elderly residents and pets — throughout the job. See our guide to risk assessment legal requirements for the full duties involved.
Domestic rewiring is notifiable work under Part P of the Building Regulations 2010, and installation work should comply with BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations, 18th Edition). Anyrisks assessments reference the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and align with BS 7671 to give clients and building control confidence that health and safety has been properly considered. If you're unsure whether your job needs a written assessment at all, see our page on whether you need a risk assessment.
How it works
1. Describe the job
Tell us the scope — full or partial rewire, property type and age, whether it's occupied, how long the job will run, and any specific access issues such as lofts, cellars or suspended floors.
2. Let the app take the strain
Anyrisks produces a fully written, UK-compliant risk assessment referencing the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, working at height controls and dust management, tailored to your rewiring job.
3. Instant download and use
Download as PDF and Word. Hand it to your client before you start, or file it as part of your compliance records. £29, no subscription.
What it covers
Every house rewiring risk assessment is written in full — covering the specific hazards of sustained electrical work in occupied homes.
Electric shock risk — safe isolation of circuits during rewiring
Lock-off and proving-dead procedures between work sessions
Working at height — loft access, stepladders and stairwells
Lifting and replacing floorboards to route new cabling
Dust from chasing walls and drilling for cable routes
Manual handling of cable drums, consumer units and tools
Homeowner and occupant safety — children, elderly residents and pets
Power tool use — drills, chasers and cable strippers
Fire risk from temporary or partially completed circuits
Securing the property and exposed wiring between visits
COSHH considerations — plaster dust and old cable insulation
Slips and trips from tools, cabling and lifted floor coverings
Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 compliance
BS 7671 (18th Edition) alignment and Part P notification
Works for
From full rewires to partial upgrades, Anyrisks covers every type of domestic and light commercial electrical installation work.
What customers say
"I rewire period houses full-time, most of them occupied while I work. Anyrisks covered isolation between days, floorboard lifting and keeping the family safe — exactly what the client wanted to see."
Dean R.
Self-employed electrician, Yorkshire
"We rewire a lot of rental properties for landlords. Having a proper written risk assessment on file, referencing the Electricity at Work Regs, has made handovers with letting agents much smoother."
Karen T.
Electrical contractor, North West
"A four-day rewire with the family still living in the house needs more thought than a quick callout. This gave me a proper document covering dust, loft access and securing the place overnight."
Josh M.
Domestic electrician, South East
Anyrisks vs DIY templates
| Anyrisks | DIY / Templates | |
|---|---|---|
| Written in full — not a blank form | ✓ | ✗ |
| Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 referenced | ✓ | ✗ |
| BS 7671 (18th Edition) aligned | ✓ | ✗ |
| Covers occupied-home working specifically | ✓ | ✗ |
| Working at height and floorboard lifting included | ✓ | ✗ |
| Dust and COSHH considerations covered | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ready in under 2 minutes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Instant PDF and Word download | ✓ | Sometimes |
Frequently asked questions
Is a risk assessment legally required for house rewiring work?
Yes. Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, anyone carrying out work — including self-employed electricians — must assess the risks of that work before starting. A rewire involves electric shock risk, working at height, dust and lifting floorboards, so a written risk assessment is expected by clients, letting agents and building control.
Does this cover working in occupied homes with residents present?
Yes — mention that the property is occupied during the works and the assessment will include controls for homeowner interaction, dust containment, protecting occupants from live circuits during multi-day jobs, and securing the property between visits.
Does it reference the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and BS 7671?
Yes. The assessment references the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 for isolation, safe working procedures and testing, and aligns with BS 7671 (18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations) for installation standards, including new consumer unit and circuit requirements.
Does it cover working at height and lifting floorboards?
Yes — rewires typically involve step ladders and loft access for cable runs, plus lifting and replacing floorboards to route cabling. The assessment includes controls for both, referencing the Work at Height Regulations 2005 where relevant.
Can it cover dust and debris from chasing walls and drilling?
Yes — describe the extent of chasing, drilling or plastering repair involved and the assessment will include dust control measures, appropriate PPE and COSHH considerations for building dust.
Is it suitable for Part P notifiable work?
Yes. Domestic rewires are notifiable work under Part P of the Building Regulations. The risk assessment does not replace Part P notification or certification, but it documents the health and safety controls in place while the notifiable electrical work is carried out.
How is this different from a general electrician risk assessment?
This assessment is written specifically for full or partial house rewires — sustained multi-day work in occupied domestic properties involving floorboard lifting, loft access, dust generation and ongoing homeowner presence, rather than a single short electrical callout.
How long does it take to generate?
Under 2 minutes. Describe the rewiring job — property type, scope of works, and how long the job will run — and Anyrisks produces a complete, regulation-referenced risk assessment instantly.
Also see: The Ultimate Guide to Risk Assessment · Do I Need a Risk Assessment? · Risk Assessment Legal Requirements · AI Risk Assessment Generator