Repairs and faults

Electrical Repairs and Fault Finding in Liverpool

Electrics that keep tripping, lights that flicker, a dead socket. Harry tracks the fault down with proper test kit, fixes it, and tells you what caused it so it does not come back.

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A multimeter being used to test an electrical fault — Harry's own job

Price: £80 first hour
Method: Fault traced with test kit
Fixed: On the visit where possible
Explained: What went wrong and why

Who it is for

Faults Harry gets called out for

If one of these sounds like your house, send Harry a message.

RCD keeps tripping
The whole downstairs going off, sometimes at random, sometimes when it rains.
Lights flickering
One light flickering is usually the bulb or fitting. Lots of lights flickering can be a loose connection that needs finding.
A dead socket
A socket or a run of sockets that has stopped working, often after a bang or a burning smell.
Tripping when it rains
Water in an outdoor socket, light or junction box is one of the most common causes Harry finds.
A breaker that will not reset
If it trips straight back off with everything unplugged, the fault is in the wiring.
A buzzing switch or warm socket
Signs of a loose or overheating connection. Stop using it until it is checked.

What is included

What a repair visit includes

These are the lines you will see on the job sheet.

What should be on an electrician's quote

Written priceElectrical repairs

01Fault historyHarry asks what trips, when and what was on, which often points straight at the cause.
02Circuits testedInsulation and continuity tests to narrow the fault to one circuit, then one point.
03Fault found and shown to youYou see what was wrong, not just a bill.
04Repair carried outDamaged accessories, connections or short cable runs repaired or replaced where possible on the visit.
05Circuit retestedThe repaired circuit tested again before it goes back into use.
06Price for anything biggerIf the fix is bigger, such as a new board or a cable run, you get a price before any more work starts.

How it runs

How a repair visit goes

Most faults are found and fixed in one visit.

BeforeMessage HarryTell him what is happening and send a photo of your fuse board. He will tell you if it is safe to wait.
On arrivalFind the faultHarry tests the circuits to track the fault down, rather than guessing and swapping parts.
Same visitFix and retestMost repairs are done there and then, and the circuit is retested.
AfterWhat caused itHarry tells you what went wrong and whether anything else in the house needs watching.

Price guide

What a repair costs

Every fault is different, so Harry prices once he knows what he is dealing with.

Job	What it covers	Guide price
Fault finding	Tracing the fault with test equipment, Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm	£80 first hour, then £50 an hour
Small repair	Socket, switch, fitting or connection replaced	Quoted on the visit
Bigger repair	Cable runs, fuse board work or several faults	Quoted on the visit

These are Harry's own starting prices. Every home is different, so Harry looks at the job and confirms a fixed price before any work starts. Quotes are free, and nothing is booked until you have agreed the price.

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Questions

Questions about
repairs

Not sure what you need? Send Harry a photo and he will tell you.

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Why does my fuse box keep tripping?

The usual causes are a faulty appliance, water in an outdoor socket or light, or a damaged cable. Unplug everything on that circuit and reset the switch. If it stays on, plug things back one at a time to find the culprit. If it trips with nothing plugged in, the fault is in the wiring.

Why does my RCD keep tripping?

An RCD trips when it detects electricity leaking to earth. Common causes are a faulty kettle, washing machine or immersion heater, and damp getting into outdoor fittings. If it keeps happening, get it tested rather than taping the switch up.

Why are my lights flickering?

One flickering light is often the bulb, a dimmer that does not suit LED bulbs, or the fitting. Several lights flickering together can mean a loose connection somewhere on the circuit, which should be checked.

How much does an electrician charge?

It depends on the job. Harry does not charge by guesswork: send him a photo and a description and he will tell you what he thinks it is and what it will cost before he comes out.

What should I do if there is no power in the house?

Check whether your neighbours have power. If they do not, it is a power cut: ring 105 to report it. If they do, look at your fuse board. If a switch has tripped, try resetting it. If it will not stay on, ring or WhatsApp Harry.

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Areas covered

Electrical repairs across Liverpool and Merseyside

Harry is based in Halewood and covers Liverpool, Halewood, Huyton, Widnes, Runcorn, St Helens, Kirkby, Bootle, Crosby, Maghull, Formby and Ormskirk. Not sure if you are in range? Send your postcode on WhatsApp.