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Electrical fault finding and repairs in South London
Tripping boards, dead circuits, flickering lights and burnt sockets. I find the cause and fix it, so it does not come back next week. £95 for the first hour.
Faults I fix most often
- Fuse board or RCD keeps tripping, or will not reset
- Sockets, lights or a whole circuit gone dead
- Lights flickering, buzzing or dimming
- Scorched, warm or crackling sockets and switches
- Water leaks that have got into lights or sockets
- Cooker, shower or immersion heater circuits not working
- Outside lights and sockets tripping in wet weather
- Faults left over from DIY or previous work
Fault finding
£95 first hour
Most faults are found and fixed within the hour. If it needs parts or longer, you get the price before I continue.
How a fault finding visit works
- Tell me the symptomsWhen it started, what trips, what was switched on. A photo of the fuse board helps.
- Isolate and testI make the installation safe, then test circuit by circuit to find exactly where the fault is, rather than guessing.
- Fix it properlyDamaged accessories, failed connections and faulty cable are repaired or replaced, then retested.
- Explain what happenedYou get a plain-English explanation of the cause, and anything else I spotted that you should know about.
Faults found on recent jobs
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C2Questions about fault finding
How much does fault finding cost?
£95 for the first hour. That covers finding and fixing most faults. If a repair needs parts or more time, I tell you the cost and only carry on once you agree.
Why does my board keep tripping?
The most common causes are a faulty appliance, water getting into a fitting or outside socket, or damaged wiring. RCDs trip when current leaks to earth, so the fault can be anywhere on that circuit. Testing tells us exactly where.
Can you come today?
Often, yes. Ring me and I will tell you honestly when I can get there. If it is dangerous, I will tell you how to make it safe while you wait.
Do you work for landlords and agents?
Yes. I regularly handle tenant call-outs for landlords and letting agents, and send the findings and photos to whoever is paying.
Something stopped working?
Ring me, or WhatsApp a photo of the fuse board and tell me what happened.