Electrical Fault Finding
Electrical faults can pose serious safety hazards and disrupt your daily routine. At Essex Electrical & Fire, we understand how crucial it is to resolve issues swiftly—protecting both your property and your peace of mind. But what leads to these faults in the first place? Electrical systems naturally wear down over time due to a variety of environmental and physical factors.
What we check during fault-finding
Common issues we investigate include:
- Natural wear over time
- Unintentional damage
- Rust and corrosion
- Excessive electrical loads
- Environmental effects like water leaks or damp conditions
When ignored, these problems can lead to serious electrical failure or personal injury. Professional attention is essential.
How to recognise an electrical issue
You might be experiencing electrical trouble but unsure what the signs mean or how urgent the issue is.
Be on the lookout for warning signals like:
- Lights that flicker or dim unexpectedly
- Sudden or repeated power outages
- Cables or sockets that feel unusually hot
- Fuse box tripping or frequent blown fuses
Any of these symptoms may point to a developing electrical fault. Essex Electrical & Fire has qualified engineers on call, ready to inspect and resolve such issues without delay.
When we arrive, we’ll speak with the occupant to gather details about the problem and carry out an initial visual inspection—checking for damage to wiring, overheating signs, or compromised fittings.
If the problem isn't immediately clear, we’ll proceed with in-depth diagnostics to pinpoint the source.
Our vans are stocked with the most commonly needed components, and our Essex-based hub carries more specialised parts. This allows us to repair faults on-site when possible or return quickly with the necessary materials. Once repairs are complete, we’ll fully test the system for safety and issue an electrical compliance certificate.
We are Accredited to the Fire Protection Association and our Electricians are SafeContractor approved
