Breaker trips with one appliance
Usually a fault in that appliance or an overloaded circuit. Unplug it and reset. If the breaker holds, the appliance is the likely suspect.
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Domestic & small-premises electrician
Find the fault. Fix it properly.
We trace tripping breakers, dead sockets and flickering lights to their cause, then repair, upgrade or rewire to current standards. Every job ends with a written test record you can keep.
Symptom sorter
What is your installation telling you?
Match what you're seeing to its usual cause and how quickly it needs attention. Mention it in your request so we arrive with the right parts.
RCD trips at random
Often moisture in an outdoor socket, a failing element or damaged cable. Intermittent trips take patient isolation testing to pin down.
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Warm or discoloured socket
A loose connection is generating heat behind the faceplate. Stop using it and switch that circuit off at the board.
Urgent — isolate now
Lights flicker or dim
It could be an incompatible LED driver or dimmer, or a loose neutral. It's worth checking if more than one room is affected.
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Half the house is dead
One circuit or RCD has tripped and won't reset, which usually points to a fault on a shared circuit. Note which rooms still have power.
Same-day priority
Old fuse box, no RCD
Nothing has failed yet, but the board offers little protection by today's standards. Plan an upgrade survey before you renovate.
Plan ahead
Smell burning or see scorch marks? Switch off at the main switch if it's safe to reach, keep away from the affected area and contact your emergency services or energy network before booking a repair.
Service lanes
Four kinds of work, done one way
Each lane has a clear scope, so you know what the visit covers before we arrive.
01
Fault finding & repair
Methodical isolation testing to locate trips, dead circuits and intermittent faults, then a like-for-like repair where possible.
- Insulation resistance & continuity testing
- Damaged accessory and cable repairs
- Nuisance RCD tripping investigations
Helpful to know: when it started and what was running at the time.
02
Boards & new circuits
Consumer unit replacements with RCBO protection, plus new radial circuits for kitchens, workshops and extensions.
- Pre-upgrade survey of existing circuits
- Surge protection and correct labelling
- Full certification on completion
Helpful to know: any planned renovations or big new appliances.
03
Lighting & fittings
Downlights, pendants, outdoor and garden lighting, with drivers and dimmers matched so nothing hums or flickers.
- LED conversions and dimmer compatibility
- Bathroom-zone-rated fittings
- Exterior lighting on protected circuits
Helpful to know: fittings you've already bought, with their model names.
04
EV & appliance circuits
Dedicated supplies for home chargers, induction hobs, heat pumps and garden rooms, sized after a load check of your existing supply.
- Maximum-demand assessment before quoting
- Charger siting and cable routing plan
- Earthing arrangement checks
Helpful to know: the charger or appliance model and where you'd like it.
Paperwork included
Every job ends with a test record
You get readings, circuit details and what we changed in writing. That's useful for insurers, buyers and the next electrician who opens your board.
How a visit runs
Five steps from request to record
- 01
Your request
Tell us the symptom or project. We reply with questions or a visit window.
- 02
Arrival window
We confirm a two-hour window and send a message when we're on the way.
- 03
Test & explain
We diagnose first, then explain the options and the fixed price before any work starts.
- 04
Safe isolation
We agree power-off times with you in advance, so freezers and home offices are planned for.
- 05
Record & tidy
We retest, hand over your written record and clear away offcuts and dust sheets.
Before you book
Straight answers
These are the questions we're asked most before a first visit.
Will my power be off for the whole visit?
No. Fault finding usually needs short isolations of single circuits. A board replacement means the whole supply goes off for part of the day, and we agree those hours with you beforehand.
Do you give a price before starting?
Yes. Once we've tested and found the cause, you get a fixed price for the repair or upgrade. We don't start any work you haven't agreed to.
What should I prepare before you arrive?
Clear access to the consumer unit and any affected sockets or fittings. Also note which rooms and appliances are involved. Photos of the board are helpful when you send your request.
My house is older. Will everything need rewiring?
Not necessarily. Many older installations only need specific circuits upgraded or better protection added. We test first and tell you plainly what's sound and what isn't.
Can you install a charger I've already bought?
Usually, yes. Send us the model when you book. We check your supply capacity and earthing before confirming it can go where you'd like it.
What counts as an emergency?
Burning smells, scorching, sparking or exposed live parts. Isolate at the main switch if it's safe and contact your emergency services or energy network first. Then request a priority repair visit.
Request a visit
Tell us what's happening
We reply by email within one working day with a visit window or a few follow-up questions.
- Weekdays
- 07:30 – 17:00 visits
- Saturday
- Planned work, mornings only
- Surveys
- Boards, EV and new circuits
Priority slots are held each weekday for loss-of-power and overheating faults.
Visit request
A short description is enough. We'll ask for anything else we need.