Storm & Water Damaged Electrics in Telscombe Cliffs
Gales off the Channel can tear outdoor lights from walls, drive rain into sockets and lift roof tiles above loft wiring. We make the damage safe, test what got wet and restore power only when it is safe.
- 24/7 emergency call outs
- Part P registered electricians
What a coastal storm does to electrics
Homes on the cliff top take the full force of winter storms. The damage we see most is to outdoor fittings: security lights, porch lamps, garden sockets and garage supplies that have been battered or filled with water.
Inside, rain getting in through a damaged roof or window can reach loft wiring and ceiling lights. If water is coming through near a fitting, keep away from it and turn the power off at the main switch from a dry spot.
Our emergency electrician isolates the affected circuits, tests the insulation once things have dried, replaces damaged fittings with properly sealed ones and gives you a report for your insurer.
- Wet fitting?Keep away and switch off from a dry spot
- Outdoor damage?Do not touch hanging or broken fittings
- ArrivalAn honest estimate when you call
- InsurersWritten report on the damage
- ReconnectionOnly once circuits test safe
Outside light hanging off the wall?
Keep clear, switch off that circuit and call 01273 086901.
Storm damage we put right on the coast
The jobs that follow a wild night along the cliff top.
- Broken outdoor lights Fittings torn off walls or cracked open, made safe and replaced.
- Flooded garden sockets Outside sockets full of water isolated, dried and replaced.
- Garage and shed supplies Damaged cables and fittings in outbuildings repaired.
- Roof leaks onto loft wiring Wiring and junction boxes affected by water through the roof.
- Tripping after the storm RCDs that will not reset because water has got in somewhere.
- Insurance reports Written records of storm damage and the repairs.
What happens after you report storm damage
Ring us
We help you make things safe and decide what needs attention tonight.
Isolate the damage
Affected circuits are switched off so the rest of the home can stay on.
Dry and test
Insulation tests confirm which circuits are safe to use again.
Repair and report
Damaged parts are replaced and the work recorded for your insurer.
Storm repairs that stand up to the weather
Storm damage questions for our Telscombe Cliffs emergency electricians
Can you come out during a storm in Telscombe Cliffs?
Yes. If water is reaching your electrics, we will make it safe as soon as we can get to you, and give you an honest arrival estimate when you call.
My outside light is full of water. Is it dangerous?
It can be. Do not touch it. Switch off the circuit that supplies it, or the main switch if you are unsure, and call us.
Why is my RCD still tripping a day after the storm?
Water can take time to work its way into fittings and junction boxes, or may still be sitting inside them. We find where it is and dry or replace the part.
Will the replacement lights cope better with the weather?
We fit outdoor rated fittings with good seals and suitable IP ratings for an exposed coastal position.
Do you provide reports for insurance claims?
Yes. We record the damage, what we found when testing and the repairs carried out.
Other electrical emergencies we attend along the coast
Sockets, Lights & Wiring
A row of dead sockets, a light that will not come on, or a cable caught while fitting a new kitchen.
Read moreTripping Fuse Boxes
A breaker that drops out every time the wind and rain pick up is common along the coast road.
Read morePower Cuts & No Power
When a cliff top home suddenly goes dark, the cause is usually a tripped device, a wet outdoor fitting or a fault at the meter.
Read moreStorm damaged electrics in Telscombe Cliffs?
Keep clear of wet or broken fittings and ring us. An emergency electrician will help you make it safe and tell you when we can be there.