Something’s wrong with your electrics. We’ll find it.
Fast, accurate electrical fault finding for homes, rental properties and commercial premises across Darlington and the North East — from tripping electrics and power loss to dead sockets and flickering lights. We find the cause — then fix it properly.
Prefer a landline? Call our Darlington office on 01325 605101
Is this what’s happening?
We trace and repair a wide range of electrical faults in domestic and commercial properties across Darlington and the North East.
RCD / MCB Keeps Tripping
A circuit breaker or RCD that repeatedly trips back to off indicates a fault on that circuit — either an overload, a wiring fault or a failing appliance.
Loss of Power
Sockets, lights or whole areas of the property suddenly have no power. Could be a blown fuse, tripped circuit, loose connection or a deeper wiring fault.
Flickering or Failing Lights
Lights that flicker, dim unexpectedly or stop working altogether. Can indicate loose wiring, a failing connection or an issue with the circuit supplying them.
Dead Sockets or Switches
Sockets or switches that have stopped working. Often caused by a faulty accessory, loose terminal or a break in the circuit wiring behind the wall.
Intermittent Faults
Problems that come and go — occasionally tripping, lights that work sometimes, sockets that cut out. Often the hardest to trace but our test equipment helps pinpoint them.
Burning Smell or Warm Outlets
A burning smell near a socket, switch or consumer unit — or outlets that feel warm to the touch — should never be ignored. Switch off and call us immediately.
Electrical faults don’t fix themselves
A minor fault left unattended often becomes a more serious — and more expensive — problem. What starts as a tripping circuit can become damaged wiring, and what starts as a flickering light can be an early sign of a connection failure.
Professional fault finding helps you
Our diagnostic process
We use a systematic approach and calibrated test equipment to locate the cause — not just the symptom.
Tell us what’s happening
Call or message us with the symptoms — circuit tripping, no power, a burning smell or flickering lights. We’ll ask the right questions to build a picture before we visit.
Site visit & visual inspection
We inspect the consumer unit, circuits and affected accessories. Sometimes a visual check is enough to spot the obvious cause — a burnt connection, a failed component or an overloaded circuit.
Electrical testing
Using insulation resistance testers, loop impedance testers and other calibrated equipment, we test circuits systematically to narrow down where the fault lies — even intermittent ones.
Fault located & explained
Once the fault is found we explain exactly what the issue is and what’s required to fix it. No work starts until you understand the problem and agree to the repair.
Repair & certification
The fault is repaired and tested to confirm the issue is resolved. A Minor Works Certificate is issued where required on completion.
Fault finding rates
Straightforward hourly pricing — no hidden charges. We’ll always confirm the cost before any work begins.
Parts and materials are charged separately where required. A Minor Works Certificate is included in the labour rate where applicable.
Fault finding for every type of property
We carry out electrical fault diagnosis for homeowners, landlords, letting agents and commercial premises across Darlington and the North East.
Homeowners
Something stopped working, a circuit keeps tripping or you’re worried about a suspected problem. We’ll diagnose it properly and give you honest advice on what’s needed.
Landlords & Letting Agents
Tenant reporting an electrical fault? We provide fast, reliable fault finding for rental properties — with clear documentation of what was found and what was done.
Commercial Premises
Electrical faults in a shop, office or workshop mean downtime. We provide prompt commercial fault finding to get you back up and running with minimum disruption.
Following a Failed EICR
If your periodic inspection flagged faults that need tracing and rectifying, we can carry out the investigation and repair — then re-certify the installation on completion.
Common questions
What is electrical fault finding?
Electrical fault finding is the process of diagnosing the cause of a problem within an electrical installation — such as tripping circuits, power loss, faulty sockets or flickering lights — using systematic testing and specialist equipment.
Can you trace intermittent faults?
Yes. Intermittent faults are often the hardest to find because they don’t happen consistently. We use insulation resistance and loop impedance testing to identify underlying weaknesses in the circuit, even when the fault isn’t actively showing.
How long does fault finding take?
It depends on the fault. Simple issues can be found and fixed in under an hour. Complex or intermittent faults in larger properties may take longer. We’ll always give you an honest estimate of the time involved before we start.
Do you charge separately for fault finding and repair?
We charge for the diagnosis and then quote separately for any repair work. We won’t start a repair without your agreement on the cost first.
Do you cover areas outside Darlington?
Yes — we cover Darlington, Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, Newton Aycliffe, Durham, Hartlepool and the wider North East. Call to confirm your area.
Areas we cover for electrical fault finding
Electrical fault diagnosis and repair across Darlington (DL1, DL2, DL3) and the wider North East.
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- Fast response — usually same or next day
- Systematic diagnosis using test equipment
- Clear explanation of the fault found
- Fixed before any repair work starts
- Domestic & commercial properties
- Minor Works Certificate where required
- NAPIT registered & fully insured