Electrical services
Electrical fault finding & repairs in Richmond and Twickenham
If your fuse board keeps tripping, sockets have gone dead or lights flicker, the cause needs finding properly — not guessing. Cameron tests methodically, explains exactly what he finds, and repairs it correctly.
Qualified & 2391 tested
City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing
Fully insured
£5M public liability, £1M indemnity
Clear, prompt service
Tidy work and honest, upfront pricing
Local to you
Richmond, Twickenham & surrounding West London areas
Faults diagnosed, not guessed at
Electrical faults are rarely where they first appear. A circuit that trips when the kettle goes on might be a damaged cable behind a worktop, water in an outdoor socket, or a failing appliance. Replacing parts and hoping is expensive and often leaves the real problem in place.
Cameron works through the installation with proper test instruments — insulation resistance, continuity, RCD and loop testing — to isolate the fault to a specific circuit, accessory or cable run. You get a plain-English explanation of what has gone wrong, what it will take to put right, and the price before any repair work starts.
Common faults he's called out to
Most household electrical problems fall into a handful of familiar patterns.
- RCD or breaker tripping repeatedly, sometimes only at certain times of day
- A whole ring of sockets dead while the rest of the house works
- Lights flickering, dimming or buzzing
- Burning smell, scorch marks or a warm socket faceplate — treat this as urgent
- Outdoor sockets, garden lighting or garage supply tripping after rain
- Immersion heater, shower or oven circuits losing power
- Old rubber or fabric-insulated wiring breaking down
What's included
- Diagnostic testing to isolate the fault
- Clear explanation of the cause in plain English
- Fixed price for the repair before work begins
- Repair carried out to BS 7671 (18th Edition)
- Retest of the affected circuit after the repair
- Tidy work — dust sheets down, mess cleared up
- Honest advice if part of the installation is nearing the end of its life
Call straight away if you notice
- A burning smell around a socket, switch or the fuse board
- Scorch marks, melted plastic or a socket that is hot to touch
- Buzzing or crackling from the consumer unit
- A shock or tingle from an appliance, tap or metalwork
Qualifications & cover
- City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing
- Level 3 Electrical Qualifications
- AM2 Assessed
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
- £5M Public Liability Insurance
- £1M Professional Indemnity Insurance
Get a free, no-pressure quote
Send a few details and Cameron will come back to you personally with honest advice and a clear price.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How soon can you look at an electrical fault?
Call or message Cameron and he will discuss his current availability with you. Describe exactly what is happening — particularly a burning smell, scorching or a shock — so the situation can be assessed properly over the phone.
How much does fault finding cost?
Diagnosis is charged for the time it takes to trace the fault, and Cameron will tell you the rate before he starts. Once the cause is known, the repair is quoted according to its scope so you can decide how to proceed.
My fuse board trips only sometimes. Is it still worth investigating?
Yes. Intermittent tripping usually means moisture, a deteriorating cable or a faulty appliance, and it normally gets worse. Testing while the fault is developing is far cheaper than waiting for it to fail completely.
Can you repair the fault on the same visit?
Very often, yes. Cameron carries common accessories, cable and protective devices. If a part needs ordering, he will make the installation safe and arrange a return visit at a time that suits you.
Coverage
Where Cameron works
Based locally and covering Richmond and Twickenham plus St Margarets, Kew, Teddington, Isleworth, Brentford, Chiswick, Hampton, Hounslow.
Other services
Lighting
New lighting, downlights, LED upgrades, alterations and outdoor lighting, neatly installed.
Consumer Units
Older fuse boards replaced with modern consumer units, with testing and clear explanation of the work.
EICRs
Electrical Installation Condition Reports for homeowners, landlords and managed properties.