London electrician for faults, fuse boards and certificates
I'm Mike, a NAPIT registered electrician based in Streatham. I find and fix electrical faults, replace old fuse boards and look after landlords' properties across London. You get a price before any work starts.
5.0 on Google from 31 reviewsNAPIT registered 62702SafeContractor GoldFault finding £95 first hourEICRs from £130
What's going on?
Pick the closest match for what to do next and what it costs.
Board keeps tripping
Usually a faulty appliance or a circuit with a fault to earth. Unplug everything on that circuit, then reset the switch. If it holds, plug things back one at a time to find the culprit. If it still trips with nothing plugged in, the fault is in the wiring and I can trace it. Fault finding is £95 for the first hour, which covers most jobs.
Burning smell or scorch marks: act now
If there is smoke or fire, get everyone out and call 999. If it is only a smell or a scorched socket, switch off at the fuse board if you can reach it safely and stop using that socket or switch. Then ring me straight away.
No power at all
Check whether your neighbours or street lights are off too. If they are, it is a power cut: call 105 free from any phone. If it is only your home, look at the main switch and the RCDs on your fuse board. If anything will not reset, ring me.
Lights flickering or not working
A single bulb flickering is usually the bulb or fitting. A whole room or circuit flickering, or lights dimming when something switches on, can mean a loose connection, which needs looking at before it overheats.
Socket or switch not working
Check the fuse board first, as one switch may have dropped. If the socket feels warm, smells, crackles or is discoloured, stop using it and switch that circuit off. Dead or damaged sockets are usually a quick repair.
Old fuse box or a new board
Fuse boxes with rewireable fuses, or boards without RCD protection, are the most common reason older homes fail an EICR. I replace them with a modern RCBO board, test every circuit and register the work with building control. Send me a photo of your board for a quote.
EICR or landlord certificate
Fixed prices from £130 for a studio, 1 or 2 bed, with the report the same day. Landlords need one every five years and before a new tenancy if one is not already in place.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers
I look after property portfolios across London: EICRs, the remedial work that follows, and tenant call-outs when something stops working. One contact, standard prices and reports sent straight to you.
What I do
Most of my work is fixing things that have stopped working, and making older installations safe.
Fault finding and repairs
Tripping boards, dead sockets, flickering lights, water damage. Traced properly and fixed, not just reset.
Fault findingEmergency call-outs
Burning smells, scorched sockets, no power. What to do right now, and how fast I can get to you.
EmergenciesFuse board replacement
Old fuse boxes and boards without RCD protection swapped for modern RCBO boards, tested and registered.
Fuse boardsEICRs
Landlord and pre-purchase inspections at fixed prices, with the faults explained in plain English.
EICR pricesRewires
Full and partial rewires for older properties, planned around you and finished with full certification.
All servicesLandlords and agents
Certificates, remedials and tenant call-outs across your portfolio, with one point of contact.
Landlords and agentsFrom recent jobs
Real faults found and fixed on jobs across London.
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- Tell me what's happeningRing, or WhatsApp a photo of the problem or your fuse board. I'll usually have a good idea what it is before I arrive.
- You get the price firstFault finding is £95 for the first hour. For anything bigger, you get a fixed quote before work starts.
- Fixed and testedI find the cause, fix it and test the circuit, so it doesn't come back next week.
- Paperwork sortedCertificates and photos sent to you, or your agent, the same day where possible.
Fault finding
£95 first hour
Covers finding and fixing most faults. Parts and any extra time are agreed with you before I carry on.
For landlords, letting agents and housing providers
One electrician for certificates, remedial work and tenant call-outs across your properties.
- EICRs at fixed prices, with remedials quoted on the same report
- Tenant call-outs handled directly, with photos and reports sent to you
- Standard prices for common repairs, so you can approve work quickly
- SafeContractor Gold and SSIP assessed for housing association and council work
EICR prices
| Property | Price |
|---|---|
| Studio, 1 or 2 bed | £130 |
| 3 bed | £150 |
| 4 bed | £175 |
| 5 bed | £195 |
| HMOs, blocks and social housing | Quote |
Includes the full inspection and testing, with the report the same day. Remedial work is quoted separately, and only if something needs fixing.
Registered and vetted
Both can be checked online with the registration numbers below.
What clients say
Rated 5.0 on Google from 31 reviews.
"Michael is brilliant! He arrived very quickly for an emergency callout, and was really communicative throughout the process. He was able to fix the problem we were having quickly and efficiently... Wish we'd called him sooner!"
Tyler James H.Google review
"Stop your search right now for an electrician; Michael is your guy. No, seriously, stop, and hire him. I have never met a tradesman so thorough, so communicative, so personable and with such high standard as Michael."
Kevan D.Google review
"Prompt reply and turned up on time. Clearly very knowledgeable and fixed the complicated issue with the outside lights to my yoga studio quickly and reasonably. Would definitely recommend."
Sarah B.Google review
"He replied to my message really quickly and came to my house the day after I contacted him. He fixed our problem quickly and even gave my husband tips on how to fix it himself next time."
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"Michael installed a new circuit in our ground floor, and new lighting for the kitchen and living room. It is often difficult to find someone who cares so much about the quality of their craft."
Angela M.Google review
"Michael did outstanding work in my house when I asked him to install new sockets and light switches. The best part is that he carefully listened to my requirements, offered great suggestions..."
Jordi F.Google review
Areas I cover
Based in Streatham SW16, I cover all of London plus Surrey and north-west Kent. For emergencies I'll tell you honestly how soon I can get there.
South London
- Streatham
- Norbury
- Thornton Heath
- Croydon
- Crystal Palace
- Norwood
- Tooting
- Balham
- Brixton
- Clapham
- Dulwich
- Peckham
- Sydenham
- Beckenham
- Bromley
- Orpington
- Lewisham
- Catford
- Mitcham
- Sutton
- Wimbledon
- Wandsworth
Rest of London
- Central London
- City and Docklands
- Tower Hamlets
- Hackney
- Islington
- Camden
- Westminster
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Hammersmith and Fulham
- Richmond
- Kingston
- Greenwich
- Bexley
Surrey
- Epsom
- Ewell
- Banstead
- Purley and Coulsdon
- Caterham
- Redhill
- Reigate
- Horley
- Leatherhead
- Ashtead
- Dorking
- Esher
Kent
- Dartford
- Swanley
- Sevenoaks
- Westerham
- Gravesend
- Tonbridge
Common questions
How much is a call-out?
Fault finding is £95 for the first hour, which is enough to find and fix most faults. If it needs parts or longer, I tell you the price before carrying on. Evenings and Saturdays are £150 for the first hour, and Sundays, bank holidays and overnight are £225.
Do you cover my area?
I am based in Streatham and cover all of London, plus Surrey and north-west Kent. For emergencies I will tell you honestly how soon I can get to you.
Will I be dealing with you directly?
Yes. Now Electrics is my business. The person who answers the phone is the person who turns up and does the work.
Are you registered?
Yes. I am NAPIT registered (no. 62702) and SafeContractor Gold approved (ref. QX6638). Notifiable work such as a new fuse board is registered with building control, and you receive the certificate.
Can you send the paperwork to my letting agent?
Yes. Reports, certificates and photos can go straight to you, your agent or both.
Tell me what's going on
Ringing is quickest. If I'm on a job, WhatsApp me with a photo and I'll get back to you as soon as I'm free.