Electrical — frequently asked questions

Yes — fault finding is a big part of what we do. We test circuits systematically to find whether it's an appliance, a fitting or the wiring itself, and we'll show you exactly what caused it.

Some work (like new circuits or fuse board changes) legally needs certification, and we provide it as standard. Smaller jobs like swapping a socket don't — but everything is still tested before we leave.

Absolutely — it's one of our most common jobs. We'll advise on the neatest cable route and check your existing circuit can safely take the extra load.

Yes — all electrical work is carried out to BS 7671 (the wiring regulations) by qualified electricians, and notifiable work is certified and registered with Building Control as required by law. You receive the certificates for your records.

Warning signs: rubber or fabric-insulated cables, an ancient fuse board with rewirable fuses, sockets with scorch marks, or lights that dim when appliances switch on. We can do a condition report (EICR) that tells you definitively — essential before buying an older property.

An Electrical Installation Condition Report is an MOT for your wiring. Landlords are legally required to have one every five years; for homeowners it's recommended every ten years or when buying. We carry them out and explain the results in plain English.

An RCD that trips is doing its job — something has a fault. Common culprits are kettles, washing machines and outdoor lighting. Unplug everything, reset, and reintroduce items one at a time to find the offender, or call us and we'll trace it properly with test equipment.

Absolutely. We're happy to fit customer-supplied fittings — we'll just check they're suitable and carry the right safety marks first. Everything is still tested before we leave.

Usually not. We route cables through lofts, under floors or in neat surface trunking wherever possible. Where chasing is unavoidable we keep it tidy and can make good ready for decoration.

Most UK homes have no neutral wire at the switch, which limits some smart switches — but there are excellent no-neutral options, and we'll recommend what actually works with your wiring rather than what the advert says.

Diagnosis from £80, credited against the repair if we do the fix.

1–3 hours for most faults

From £85 for the first socket, less per socket when adding several.

45–90 minutes per point

From £60 per fitting; heavy or complex fittings from £90.

30–60 minutes per fitting

Typically £450–£650 fully certified, depending on circuit count.

Most of a day