Socket, Light & Wiring Faults Fixed in Portsmouth
A dead socket ring in a student house, no lights in a converted flat or a leak from upstairs reaching a fitting. We isolate the danger, repair the fault and test it before switching back on.
- 24/7 emergency call outs
- Part P registered electricians
Everyday faults in Portsmouth homes
Portsmouth's terraces and flats have often been rewired in pieces over the years, so one property can have several generations of wiring side by side. Faults tend to appear where old meets new: at junction boxes, spurs and replaced accessories.
In shared houses and HMOs, sockets work hard. Worn sockets, overloaded spurs and broken switches are common, and a single failed connection can leave a whole room without power.
If water is involved, keep away from the fittings and turn the power off at a point that is dry. We make everything safe, renew the damaged parts and check the circuit thoroughly before you use it again.
- Water near a fitting?Keep away and switch off from a dry spot
- Damaged cable?Do not touch it. Turn the circuit off
- ArrivalHonest estimate when you ring
- CostAgreed before any repair
- ExtrasHappy to fit in other small jobs
Whole room without sockets?
Usually one failed connection. Ring 023 9380 0283 and we will track it down.
Faults we fix in houses and flats
The repairs Portsmouth residents and landlords call us about most often.
- A room without sockets A failed connection at one socket breaking the circuit for the rest.
- Lights out in a flat Loose ceiling rose terminals, failed switches or damaged lighting cable.
- Water from upstairs Lights and junction boxes hit by a leak isolated, dried out and tested.
- Worn sockets in shared houses Loose, cracked or overheating sockets replaced with new accessories.
- Cables damaged in renovations Cut or drilled cables made good with approved connectors, or a new length run in.
- Kitchen appliance circuits Cooker, hob and washer supplies with burnt isolators or terminals repaired.
What happens when you report a socket or lighting fault
Describe the fault
Tell us what has stopped working and we will advise on staying safe.
Make the area safe
The circuit is isolated and confirmed dead before work begins.
Price, then repair
Once you have agreed a fixed price, worn or damaged parts are replaced.
Back on and tested
Everything is tested before the power goes back on, and you see what failed.
Lasting repairs in Portsmouth houses and flats
Sockets, lights and wiring in Portsmouth: your questions
Do you do small electrical jobs in Portsmouth?
Yes. Alongside emergencies we replace sockets, switches and light fittings and repair damaged wiring, whenever is convenient for you.
Half the sockets in my student house have stopped. Why?
Either a breaker or RCD has switched off, or one of the socket connections has failed. If resetting does not help, we will trace the break.
Can you fix lights in a converted flat?
Yes. We often work in converted flats where lighting circuits have been altered over the years. We trace the fault and make the circuit safe and reliable.
Can you replace old sockets and switches throughout the house?
Yes. Once any emergency is dealt with, we can quote for replacing tired accessories room by room, which often cures recurring faults in shared houses.
Can you work in my flat if I am at work?
Yes, if you can arrange access with your landlord, agent or a neighbour. We let you know when we arrive and when we finish, with photos of the work.
Other emergency electrician jobs around the city
Tripping Fuse Boxes
In Portsmouth's older terraces and converted flats, a tripping board is one of the commonest calls we get.
Read moreBurning Smells & Scorching
In terraced streets and blocks of flats, an overheating connection puts more than one home at risk.
Read morePower Cuts & No Power
Terraced house, converted flat or high rise, a sudden loss of power in Portsmouth comes down to a short list of causes.
Read moreSocket or lighting fault in Portsmouth?
Ring our emergency electricians and we will talk you through making it safe, then say honestly whether it needs doing tonight or can be booked in.