Electrical repairs and fault finding in Canberra

Common reasons people call

• Safety switch trips and won't reset
• A room or circuit has lost power
• Lights flicker, buzz or dim when appliances start
• Power points or switches that are loose, cracked, warm or discoloured
• Outdoor lights or power that stopped after rain

What the job covers

• Fault finding and circuit testing to isolate the problem
• Repairing or replacing faulty outlets, switches and fittings
• Repairing damaged cabling where it can be reached
• Checking safety switch operation after the repair
• A plain explanation of what failed and why

What affects the price

Every job is quoted on what's actually involved. The main things that change it:

• How long the fault takes to trace — intermittent faults take longer
• Access to the ceiling, walls or underfloor where the fault is
• Parts needed once the fault is found

What to expect

1. 1You call or send a quote request with a short description and, ideally, a photo.
2. 2Mick tells you what's likely involved and whether it needs a look on site first.
3. 3We book a time, the work is done and tested, and you're shown what was done.

Questions about this job

Can you give me a fixed price for a repair over the phone?

Not usually for fault finding, because the cause isn't known until it's tested. Mick can tell you what's typically involved and what affects the time.

Is a tripping safety switch dangerous?

The switch is doing its job by cutting power when it detects leakage. Don't keep forcing it back on — unplug appliances on that circuit and call if it still trips.

Where we do this work

Across Canberra, the ACT, Queanbeyan and surrounding NSW, including: