What causes electrical faults?
Common causes include faulty appliances, damaged cables, water ingress, loose connections and overloaded circuits. Fault finding uses methodical testing to pinpoint the exact cause, rather than guessing and replacing parts.
Signs of an electrical fault
If any of these sound familiar, we can help.
- RCD or breaker keeps tripping
- Sockets or lights not working
- Flickering or dimming lights
- Burning smell or warm sockets
- Outdoor circuits failing in wet weather
What is included
Every job is carried out to BS 7671 and certified by a NAPIT-registered electrician.
- Diagnosis with calibrated test equipment
- Isolation of faulty appliances or circuits
- Repair or replacement of damaged wiring
- Testing after every repair
- Clear explanation of what was wrong
Intermittent faults need patience
The hardest faults are the ones that come and go. Years of industrial fault finding taught us to work methodically, circuit by circuit, until the cause is proven.
Get a free quoteElectrical fault finding and repair: your questions
Straight answers to the things people ask us most. Anything else, just call.
Get a free quoteWhy does my RCD keep tripping?
Usually a fault on an appliance or a circuit, often moisture or damaged insulation. Unplug appliances one by one. If it still trips, a circuit fault needs testing.
Can you find intermittent faults?
Yes. Intermittent faults take patience. Our industrial background means methodical fault finding is second nature.
Is it safe to keep resetting a breaker?
No. A breaker that trips repeatedly is warning you of a problem. Get it checked.
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