Homeowners must contact a qualified fault finding electrician if they notice warning signs such as flickering lights, constant buzzing sounds or damage like cracks on outlets and switches.
A fault finding electrician charges between £95- £150 for the first hour of work which is where the aim is to diagnose the fault and carry out remedial work. There may be additional charges for out of hours or emergency call out work. Carlyia Ltd is run by Frank, the lead electrician who believes it's the team's job to protect homes and individuals from injury such as electric shocks. With experience on their side and the use of advanced testing tools, electrical faults will be resolved quickly at your Salsibury home when working with Carlyia Ltd.
How do I know if I need a fault finding electrician in Salisbury?
Look out for signs such as the smell of melting plastic or a fishy odour from outlets. You might hear buzzing or crackling sounds from the walls or consumer unit which indicates either loose wiring or electrical arcing. Another warning sign is breakers tripping frequently which is actually why we were called to Swaynes Close, Salisbury. The family had to deal with an MCB or Mini Circuit Breaker tripping regularly which resulted in loss of lighting downstairs. By using a series of visual checks and insulation testing using a multimeter, we found a cheap USB socket was the guilty culprit. Cheaper makes often use a much weaker and smaller transformer which overheats quickly, often breaking easily.
Is a qualified electrician better than DIY?
Absolutely! We know that living costs are on the rise so people are choosing to carry out home improvements, making DIY a popular option. Here at Carlyia Ltd, we completely get the appeal of picking up your tool box on the weekend to get household jobs done. However, when it comes to electricity, we recommend leaving it to a qualified electrician. As NICEIC approved, we have endured years of testing and assessments to confirm our competency and skills, all in line with Building Regulations such as BS 7671.
Thankfully the homeowners at Swaynes Close understood the dangers of tampering with the fuseboard or sockets and called us in to investigate. We removed the cheaper USB sockets and installed one which complies with BS 1363-2, also carrying the UKCA certification mark.
Need a fault finding electrician in Salisbury?
If it's good quality diagnostic work and honest advice that you’re after, consider Carlyia Ltd, your local fault finding electrician in Salisbury. You can form a better picture of what it might be like to work with us by reading the many positive customer testimonials. We're incredibly proud of the long lasting working relationships established with customers and rely on their positive feedback. A recent comment refers to our prompt response to replace damaged cabling. The customer appreciated our clear communication and affordable rates.
Call Frank at Carlyia Ltd on 01722 440366 or get in touch by completing our contact form.
