Electrical faults can range from a minor nuisance to a serious safety hazard. Whether your lights are flickering, circuits keep tripping, or you have a complete loss of power, our expert fault finding service will identify and fix the problem quickly and safely.
As a SELECT Approved electrician, we use professional diagnostic equipment to locate faults accurately — saving you time and unnecessary costs.
Common Electrical Faults We Diagnose & Repair
- Repeatedly tripping circuit breakers or RCDs
- Flickering or intermittent lighting
- Dead sockets or partial power loss in a room
- Burning smell or scorch marks around sockets or switches
- Electric shocks or tingling from appliances
- Fuses blowing without explanation
- No power after a storm or power surge
- Issues following DIY work or a recent renovation
Our Fault Finding Process
We take a systematic, methodical approach to electrical fault finding:
- Initial assessment — discussing the symptoms and history of the problem
- Visual inspection — checking for obvious signs of damage, burning or loose connections
- Circuit testing — using specialist equipment to test insulation resistance, continuity and earth integrity
- Fault isolation — narrowing down the exact location and cause of the fault
- Repair and retest — fixing the fault and confirming the circuit is safe before leaving
Specialist Equipment We Use
- Multifunction installation testers
- Insulation resistance testers
- Thermal imaging (where required)
- Loop impedance and RCD testers
This allows us to find faults that are not visible to the naked eye, including wiring deterioration inside walls and intermittent faults that only occur under load.
Why Electrical Faults Should Never Be Ignored
Ignoring an electrical fault is a serious fire and safety risk. Loose connections and damaged wiring are among the leading causes of house fires in the UK. If you notice any of the warning signs listed above, contact a qualified electrician as soon as possible rather than attempting DIY repairs.
All electrical repair work carried out by SM Grant Electrician is done in full compliance with BS 7671:2018 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations).
What Happens After the Fault Is Found?
Once we have identified the fault, we will explain exactly what the problem is and provide a clear, honest quote to repair it. There are no hidden charges. Where required, we will issue the appropriate certification upon completion of any remedial work.
Fully Certified & Compliant
All fault finding and repair work is:
- Compliant with BS 7671:2018 Wiring Regulations
- Backed by an appropriate Electrical Certificate where required
- Covered by our public liability insurance