Electrical safety & emergency repairs

A burning smell doesn't wait either.

Power loss, sparking sockets and failing fuse boards are fire risks, not inconveniences — traced, made safe, and fixed by fully qualified electricians.

Electrical faults are unusual among home emergencies because the visible symptom — a tripped breaker, a flickering light, a warm socket — often tells you almost nothing about how serious the underlying problem actually is. A fault that seems minor can sit on the same circuit as one that's a genuine fire risk, which is exactly why every callout starts with proper diagnosis rather than a reset-and-hope approach. Every electrician we send is fully qualified to trace the fault to its source, not just its symptom.

What to do while you wait

What to do if you suspect an electrical fault

If you notice a burning smell, sparking, or a sudden loss of power, a few steps can keep you safe until we arrive:

If you can smell burning or see sparks, switch off the mains supply at the consumer unit immediately, if it's safe to reach.
Don't touch any switches, sockets, or appliances that feel warm, show scorch marks, or have caused a trip — treat the area as live until it's been checked.
If a breaker has tripped, you can try resetting it once — but if it trips again immediately, stop and call us rather than repeating the process, as this usually indicates a genuine fault rather than a one-off overload.
Keep pets and children away from any affected sockets, switches, or visible wiring.
If there's any sign of fire — smoke, flames, or a strong burning smell that doesn't clear — call 999 first, then contact us once the property is safe.

Same-day response means we can usually get a qualified electrician to you the same day the fault is reported, not days later.

Warning signs

Signs you shouldn't ignore

Some electrical issues are genuinely urgent, even if they don't look dramatic. It's worth calling us promptly if you notice:

A burning smell near sockets, switches, or the fuse board, even if it's faint or intermittent
Sockets or switches that feel warm to the touch, or show discolouration or scorch marks
A breaker that trips repeatedly, especially on the same circuit
Flickering lights that aren't explained by a simple bulb fault
Buzzing or crackling sounds from sockets, switches, or the consumer unit
A fuse board that's still the older rewireable or wooden-backed type, common in properties that haven't been updated in decades

None of these are things to wait on until "it gets worse" — by the time an electrical fault becomes visibly dangerous, it's often been a risk for some time already.

SAME-DAY RESPONSEDangerous faults seen and made safe fast

TRACED TO THE CIRCUITNot just a reset — we find the actual fault

FULLY COMPLIANTAll work meets UK wiring regulations (BS7671)

CERTIFIED ON COMPLETIONSafety certificate issued for every job

Emergency Electrician & Fault Finding

Power cuts, sparking outlets, tripping breakers or a burning smell mean something's wrong now, not eventually. We trace the fault to the exact circuit and make it safe on the visit.

We trace faults systematically through the circuit rather than isolating and guessing, since the same symptom — a tripping breaker, for example — can have several completely different causes. Once the immediate danger is made safe, we'll explain clearly what we found, what it means, and whether further work is needed, so you're not left uncertain about what's actually been fixed.

Rapid fault diagnosis
Made-safe on arrival
Power outage investigation
Safety inspection report

Switchboard & Fuse Box Upgrades

Old fuse boards are one of the most common fire risks in older properties. We upgrade to a modern consumer unit with RCD protection, fully compliant with current standards.

Older consumer units without RCD protection don't disconnect the power fast enough in a fault condition to reliably prevent electric shock or fire — this is one of the most common and most serious issues we find in properties that haven't been rewired in 20-plus years. A fuse board upgrade is usually completed in a single day, with a compliance certificate issued once the work is signed off.

Fuse board replacement
RCD safety switches
Consumer unit upgrades
Compliance certificate

Wiring & Power Points

Faulty, overloaded or outdated wiring causes exactly the kind of faults that lead to emergency callouts. We repair, extend or fully rewire to a safe, compliant standard.

Overloaded circuits are more common than people realise, particularly in older properties where a handful of sockets are now expected to power far more devices than the wiring was originally designed for. We check capacity and condition before adding new circuits or sockets, rather than simply extending an already-strained system.

Extra sockets & circuits
Fault-related rewiring
Overload & capacity checks
Full property rewiring

Smoke Alarm & Fire Safety Compliance

Interconnected smoke alarms are a legal requirement and your earliest warning in a fire. We install and certify compliant alarm systems, hardwired or battery.

Interconnected alarms mean that if one unit detects smoke anywhere in the property, every alarm sounds — which matters significantly in larger homes or multi-storey properties where a fire on one floor might not otherwise be heard from another. We install and certify systems to current requirements, whether that's a hardwired system tied into the property's electrics or a battery-based interconnected set.

Interconnected alarm systems
Photoelectric sensors
Hardwired or battery
Compliance certification

Lighting Installation

Indoor, outdoor and security lighting installed safely and wired correctly the first time — including LED upgrades that cut running costs.

Lighting work causes more electrical faults than people expect when it's done without proper circuit planning — particularly with dimmer switches, which aren't compatible with every type of LED fitting. We check compatibility and circuit load before installation, so you're not left with flickering or buzzing fittings after the job is finished.

LED upgrades
Outdoor & security lighting
Dimmer & smart controls
Fault-free installation

EV Charger Installation

Home and commercial EV charger installation with a dedicated circuit and proper load management, fitted by qualified electricians and fully compliant.

A dedicated circuit isn't optional for EV charging — running a charger off an existing general-purpose circuit is both against wiring regulations and a genuine fire risk given the sustained current draw involved. We assess your existing supply capacity as part of the installation, since some properties need a supply upgrade before a home charger can be safely fitted.

Home & commercial units
Dedicated circuit installation
Load management
Full compliance certification

— Common questions

Frequently asked questions

My breaker keeps tripping — is this an emergency?

A breaker that trips once might just be an overload. One that trips repeatedly, especially on the same circuit, usually indicates a genuine fault and is worth getting checked promptly rather than continuing to reset it.

How old does a fuse box need to be before it's a safety risk?

There's no exact age, but rewireable fuse boards and units without RCD protection are considered outdated by current safety standards (BS7671). If your consumer unit still uses fuse wire rather than switches, or you're not sure when it was last updated, it's worth having it assessed.

Is a home electrical safety certificate a legal requirement?

For rented properties in England, landlords are legally required to have electrical installations inspected every five years (an EICR). For owner-occupied homes it's not a legal requirement, but it's strongly recommended, particularly for older wiring.

Can you install an EV charger if my property doesn't have three-phase power?

Yes — most domestic EV chargers run on a standard single-phase supply. What matters more is whether your existing supply has enough spare capacity, which we check as part of the installation assessment.

Do interconnected smoke alarms need to be hardwired?

No — modern interconnected alarm systems are available in both hardwired and battery (radio-linked) versions. Hardwired systems are more common in newer builds or during a rewire, while battery-linked systems are a practical option for retrofitting into an existing property.

What happens if you find other electrical issues while fixing the original fault?

We'll flag anything else we find immediately, with a clear explanation of the risk level and whether it needs addressing urgently or can be scheduled separately — we won't proceed with additional work without explaining it first.

Smell burning or no power?

Call us immediately.

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