Electrical fault finding in Banstead
Electrical fault finding and repair from TMB Electrics traces and fixes issues across Banstead and Surrey. We provide clear written pricing and complete every repair with the testing and documentation it requires.
Calls answered 24/7
- 14 years trading
- Local to Banstead
- Clear, upfront quotes
Fault-finding price
Fault finding is charged by the hour for the diagnostic visit. The repair is priced once the cause is known.
From £80 an hour
from £80 an hour
Included when agreed
- Testing the affected circuit and the fuse board
- Tracing the fault to the socket, fitting, cable or appliance
- Repairs that can be done on the spot with parts carried
- A clear explanation of what was wrong
Not included automatically
- New circuits or upgrades the fault reveals, which are quoted separately
- Repairs to the appliance itself
Ways to pay
- Pay by bank
- Bank transfer
- Parts and any permanent repair are quoted separately once the fault is found.
- Many faults are fixed in the same visit.
Common electrical faults
Most faults show up as one of a few symptoms, and each points to a different cause.
- Tripping RCD or breakerUsually a faulty appliance, damp in an outside socket or light, or a damaged cable. The circuit is tested to find which.
- Dead sockets or lightsOften a loose connection, a burnt out terminal or a broken ring circuit. Testing finds where the break is.
- Flickering or dimming lightsA loose neutral, a failing switch or a problem at the board. Worth checking quickly, because loose connections get hot.
- Burning smell or scorch marksSwitch off at the board and call. A hot connection behind a socket or in a light fitting is a fire risk.
What happens on the day
Share what is happening, when it started and which rooms are affected so the visit can begin with the right information.
- Symptoms firstWhat trips, what is dead, what flickers and when. Photos of the board and the problem area help.
- Test and traceThe circuit is isolated and tested until the fault is pinned down to one place.
- Fix or quoteSimple faults are repaired straight away. Bigger work gets a written price.
How booking works
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Why choose TMB Electrics
- Reviews
- 38
- Rating
- 5.0
- Trading since
- 2012
“I keep things straightforward: you deal with me from the first quote to the final check, with clear advice and no surprises along the way.”
Trevor Bush, TMB Electrics
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WhatsAppMy electrics keep tripping. What should I do?
Unplug everything on that circuit and reset the board. If it holds, reconnect appliances one at a time. If it still trips with nothing connected, contact TMB Electrics.
How much does fault finding cost?
From £80 per hour for the diagnostic visit. Most faults are found within the first hour.
Can you fix it on the same visit?
Usually. TMB Electrics carries common parts such as sockets, switches, breakers and RCDs.
Is a burning smell an emergency?
Yes. Switch the circuit off at the board and call. Do not keep using it.