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Electrical Repairs
Find the fault. Explain it. Fix it properly.
Dead power points, tripping safety switches, lights that flicker for no clear reason. We find the fault, explain it plainly, and fix it or tell you what a proper fix involves.
Before we start
What we’ll typically need from you
- R1What stops working, and when it happens
- R2Which rooms or circuits are affected
- R3Anything that changed recently, such as a new appliance or a storm
- R4Safe access to the switchboard and the affected area
Where it applies
Common situations
Tripping safety switches
A safety switch that trips again and again is protecting you from something. The work is tracing which circuit or appliance sets it off.
Dead or intermittent power
Power points or lights that cut out, flicker or work only some days often point to a loose connection or a failing component.
Damaged fittings
Cracked or discoloured power points, loose switches and fittings that feel warm should be looked at promptly.
Good to know
Useful information
If you smell burning or see smoke or sparks, switch off at the main switch if it is safe to do so, and call 000.
A repair starts with diagnosis. In this concept, the scope of the fix is explained before more work is done.
Some faults need bigger work, such as replacing a circuit. We’d say so plainly rather than patch it.
Process
How the work runs
- 01
Describe the fault
Tell us what happens and when. Photos of the affected fitting help.
- 02
Diagnose on site
We test the circuit and find the cause, not just the symptom.
- 03
Explain the options
You hear what the fault is and what fixing it involves before work continues.
- 04
Repair and test
The fix is made, then the circuit is tested and any changes are explained.
Questions
Common questions
Why does my safety switch keep tripping?
It trips when it detects current leaking where it shouldn’t, which can come from a faulty appliance, damaged wiring or moisture. Finding which one needs testing circuit by circuit.
Can you fix just one power point?
Yes. Single fittings are a common job. If the fault is in the wiring behind it, we’d explain that and what it means for the work.
What should I do while I wait?
Switch off the affected circuit if you can do so safely, and don’t use a damaged fitting. In an emergency, call 000.
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