I Bought an Old House in Eastbourne — Did I Really Need a Full Rewire?
When I first set foot into my 1930s semi-detached house in Eastbourne, I was instantly in love with the charm — the original fireplaces, the stained-glass windows, and even the creaky floorboards. But beneath all that character was something I hadn’t anticipated: a tired and outdated electrical system that posed more risks than I knew. As someone who had never tackled a home renovation before, the idea of a full house rewire sounded intimidating, expensive, and possibly unnecessary. But was it? This is the story of how I navigated one of the most important (and misunderstood) aspects of restoring an older home — and how the team at M and M Electrical Services Ltd made all the difference. 🕰️ The Warning Signs I Didn’t Want to See Before I moved in, the estate agent had mentioned that “some updating might be required” to bring the electrics up to modern standards. But the lights worked, the plugs weren’t sparking, and nothing looked dangerous — so I pu...